This sunny beach boy just barely survived a friendship with one of the most feared men in American history.

Renowned for his role in Psycho, Anthony Perkins is remembered as the iconic Norman Bates. However, this shy, handsome actor also had hidden talents and a controversial personal life.

Red Skelton, a legendary entertainer, charmed audiences with his clean humor and goofy characters. But behind the laughter was a life marred by crippling poverty, personal tragedy, and professional betrayal.

If anyone’s ever lived a rich and eventful life, it’s Maurice Chevalier.

Unlike many of today’s stars, the legendary Leslie Caron doesn’t seem to have had a publicist telling to keep her lips sealed.

It’s not clear what made actor Ryan O’Neal more famous—his role in the 1970’s tear-jerker Love Story or his reputation for being a difficult character. This blue-eyed charmer’s acting career didn’t take off like he wanted it to, so the ex-boxer took his aggressions out on...well, pretty much anyone foolish enough to be within arm’s length—especially his family.