subject: Hollywoods On-set Injuries [print this page] Being an actor seems like a dream job; you"re internationally known and make a ton of money for doing what you love. Many times, we forget that actors and actresses are actually working long hours behind the scenes, playing in sometimes very dangerous situations. Sometimes actors travel to remote locations to film, or they"re braving harsh weather conditions. Other actors will even brave their own stunts. No matter what the case, Hollywood has seen its fair share of on-set injuries.
Ryan Reynolds separated his shoulder in New Orleans during his recent filming of the action movie "The Green Lantern."
Brad Pitt pulled his Achilles tendon while filming the movie "Troy." The irony of the situation is that Pitt"s character met his demise due because of his Achilles heel.
Daniel Craig was accidentally kicked in the face while filming one of the newest Bond movies, "Quantum of Solace." Craig needed eight stitches to help recover, but that wasn"t the worst of it. Craig actually severed the tip of his finger while on set, and needed surgery to replace the fingertip.
Justin Timberlake injured his ankle during a stunt in his most recent movie "In Time." Timberlake wanted to continue filming, but they called off the shoot to give him time to recover.
Robert Pattinson was hit by a metal sign that was blown his direction by a strong gust of wind. Pattinson, like Timberlake, wanted to continue filming, but his crew called an ambulance just to be safe.
Halle Berry, the only female on the list, fractured her arm while filming a scene for her horror suspense movie "Gothika."
Orlando Bloom played a white-haired elf in the action triology "The Lord of the Rings." During filming, he actually fell off a horse and broke several ribs.
Viggo Mortensen, Bloom"s co-star in "The Lord of the Rings" also sustained an injury while filming. He broke his toes from kicking a helmet too hard during a scene. Since it was the best take of the shoot, you can actually see the clip for yourself in the final version.
Robert Downey Jr quite possibly sustained a nasty concussion while filming "Sherlock Holmes." Downey was knocked unconscious and was out for about six seconds. He had been accidentally hit by a "thundering hook," which knocked him out cold.
So if you"ve learned one thing about actors, it should be that it"s not all red carpets and glamorous parties. These celebrities work hard to put on a great show, and sometimes even risk their lives for a perfect shot! If you've experienced an injury from someone's negligence, please contact a El Paso personal injury lawyer to learn about your options.
