When Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra clashed on the set of Guys and Dolls in 1955, their dislike ran so deep it went beyond petty insults. They despised each other. So much so that whispers of mob involvement—and even talk of having Brando killed—turned a professional rivalry into one of the darkest chapters in showbiz history.

Hollywood careers usually take years to build, but sometimes the right movie changes everything almost overnight. Throughout the 1980s, actresses who had been working in television, modeling, commercials, or smaller film roles suddenly found themselves famous after one unforgettable performance. Others were already known, but one movie pushed them into an entirely different league. For these stars, audiences could practically watch their careers transform in real time.

The 70s gave us some of the most memorable wives in television history. Some were sweet. Some were glamorous. Some were funny, fiery, or endlessly patient with the men they married. Looking back now, we were wondering...which one would you have married?

Philip Seymour Hoffman was known for completely becoming someone else in every film. His death revealed another side—a quietly tormented artist whose incredible skill coexisted with personal battles.

To millions of 1970s TV viewers, Richard Anderson was Oscar Goldman, but he was an acomplished supporting actor for decades before that.

Hollywood has always loved putting famous singers in movies, even when nobody was asking for it. Sometimes the result is little more than an extended cameo with a familiar face, but every so often, a musician steps in front of the camera and reveals a completely different talent. Some became Oscar winners, while others disappeared so convincingly into a character that audiences almost forgot who they were watching. These singers proved that having one spectacular talent did not necessarily mean they had only one.