Before the first house was supplied with electricity, actors have already entertained communities across different countries. For several years, many accounts, both historical and mythological, were told through performances on stage. However, actors now have access to telling even the most fantastic and otherworldly stories ever known in history.
Making a film is often done as a group composed of a director, writer, producer, and, of course, actors. Although each task is usually done by separate members, there are times when someone takes more than one role.
For this article, we will be talking about actors who also tackle other tasks behind the scenes. In more recent years, several celebrities have dipped their toes in different fields of work in the filmmaking business, like writing, producing, and even directing. Well, without further ado, let’s look at the other investments these talented stars worked on, shall we?
Clint Eastwood
Before he became an actor, Clint Eastwood once tried out other fields of work, like as a lumberjack and firefighter, to help him settle things like his home and personal loans. Eventually, thanks to his roles in films like Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy and the Dirty Harry movies, Eastwood became a widely-known celebrity in the film industry. However, the actor didn’t settle with just acting. Eventually, Eastwood’s career received even greater success thanks to his role as director for hit films like Gran Torino, Escape from Alcatraz, Invictus, and Million Dollar Baby – he also acted in some of these movies.
George Clooney
At this point, almost everyone knows the ever-charismatic George Clooney. Like many other actors, Clooney’s earlier years were quite bumpy. To help him get by with day-to-day living, he would sleep in his friend’s closet and even worked as an insurance salesman when he wasn’t going to auditions. Well, with his now-well-deserved celebrity status, it’s safe to say his hard work surely paid off. However, George Clooney didn’t just settle with starring in films. Eventually, the actor found himself both behind and in front of the camera for films like Monuments Men, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and The Ides Of March – Clooney also contributed with the latter film’s script.
Brad Pitt
After years working on various jobs, including a limousine driver, a working member of a moving company, and a chicken mascot for a restaurant, Brad Pitt is now one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. Throughout his career, Pitt has become well-known for his roles in films, including Inglourious Basterds, Fight Club, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. However, besides acting, the actor also became known in the business as a producer. Over the years, Brad Pitt and his production company, Plan B Entertainment, helped create several of today’s popular films, including A Mighty Heart, 12 Years A Slave, Fury, Moonlight, and World War Z.
Charlize Theron
A producer’s job is to ensure their investment money is enough to get a film started and, of course, finished with little to no issues. To do so, they would also look for other members to make a film crew. Like other parts of the team, producers also play a vital role in the movie’s eventual success.
Besides acting, several actors have shown their support for film projects by also contributing as producers. One such celebrity is the famous Charlize Theron. Among the many films she starred in, audiences and critics were amazed by her performance in Monster, which earned her an Oscar and a Golden Globe. With that said, perhaps Theron had a great passion for the project since she was also one of its producers. Over the years, the actress helped produce other films, including Atomic Blonde, The Old Guard, and The Fate of the Furious.
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