Peg Entwistle was a rising Broadway actress whose Hollywood dreams ended in tragedy in 1932 when her death beneath the Hollywood sign became one of the industry’s most haunting legends.

With a career spanning decades, many of us grew up with Robin Williams. Whether it was Mork & Mindy, Dead Poets Society, or Jumanji, Williams’ frenetic charm and his ability to jump between the hilarious and the heart-wrenching made him an unforgettable part of our lives. When we lost Robin Williams, we lost a little bit of brightness in the world, but we’ll never forget the laughter and joy he brought us. However, there’s so much more to Williams’ story than his most memorable parts or his tragic end—and these facts are proof.

Lucille Ball clawed her way to the top and became the most beloved television actress of the 50s. But don't let those cheerful, blue eyes fool you. This red-headed legend had a surprisingly disturbing backstory. Underneath her bubbly exterior, she faced loss, betrayal, and scandal at every turn—right up until the bitter end.

Stairway to Heaven. Hotel California. Imagine…Yeah, we all know the 70s produced some of the best—and most talked about—songs in music history. But what about those incredible tracks that slipped through the cracks.

Jackie Coogan rose to fame in the silent film era alongside Charlie Chaplin, only to lose his childhood fortune and inspire the Coogan Law that protects young actors today.

Discover 20 Hollywood actors who became just as famous—sometimes even more famous—for surprising talents, strange side careers, and bizarre achievements outside of their movie roles.