Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Rick Moranis

Honey, I Shrunk The Kids star Rick Moranis had a pretty successful career through the 1980s and '90s, with features also in Spaceballs, Ghostbusters, and Little Shop of Horrors. Unfortunately, his wife died in 1997 and he's taken a sabbatical from acting since.

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall's acting career has been defined by its eccentricity. She is most famous for her role in The Shining with Jack Nicholson. She even won a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her role in 3 Women. Recently, she appeared on Dr. Phil to candidly discuss her battles with mental illness.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.