ACTORS BEHIND BARS (PART ONE)

Over the last two consecutive weeks, I published two articles featuring a list of musicians who've been charged with at least one crime (click here and here to check those out). So, in the name of fairness, I thought that it would be a jolly good idea to publish a similar article, but this time one that features a list of actors who've been charged with breaking the law. An actor like Tim Allen, for instance, who in October 1978, was charged with drug trafficking and spent twenty-eight months in federal prison. Want to know more? Then please have a look at this 👇.

Al Pacino (Alfredo James Pacino)

Born: April 25, 1940, in Manhattan, New York City, USA / Claim to fame: Actor / Some of their popular films: 'The Godfather' (1972), 'Serpico' (1973), and 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975) / Years active: 1967 to the present day

Summary of the crime: While suspiciously circling the same neighborhood in a car, Al and his two friends, Vincent J. Calcagni and Bruce Cohen, were stopped by the police who noticed that they were wearing black masks and gloves, which led to a search of the vehicle and the discovery of a loaded .38 caliber pistol in the trunk / Charged with: Possession of a concealed weapon / Date and location: January 1961, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA / Outcome: Even though charges were later dropped, Al and his friends were incarcerated for three days because none of them were able to pay the $2,000 bail.

Jane Fonda (Jane Seymour Fonda)

Born: December 21, 1937, in Manhattan, New York City, USA / Claim to fame: Actress and activist / Some of their popular films: 'Cat Ballou' (1965), 'Klute' (1971), and '9 to 5' (1980) / Years active: 1959 to the present day

Summary of the crime: Upon her arrival at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, customs agents searched Jane's luggage and discovered a large amount of pills / Charged with: Drug trafficking / Date and location: November 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA / Outcome: She was exonerated of any wrongdoings as it was revealed that the pills in question were nothing more than vitamins.

Steve McQueen (Terrence Stephen McQueen)

Born: March 24, 1930, in Beech Grove, Indiana, USA / Claim to fame: Actor and race car driver / Some of their popular films: 'The Magnificent Seven' (1960), 'The Great Escape' (1963), and 'Bullitt' (1968) / Years active: 1952 to 1980

Summary of the crime: Steve was stopped by the police for drunk driving and speeding in his rented Oldsmobile Toronado / Charged with: Drunk driving and speeding / Date and location: June 1972, in Anchorage, Alaska, USA / Outcome: After posting bail and leaving the city, he was convicted in absentia for reckless driving.

Woody Harrelson (Woodrow Tracy Harrelson)

Born: July 23, 1961, in Midland, Texas, USA / Claim to fame: Actor / Some of their popular films: 'White Men Can't Jump' (1992), 'Natural Born Killers' (1994), and 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' (1996) / Years active: 1985 to the present day

Summary of the crime: Woody was dancing in the street and obstructing traffic, even though he was told to stop by the police who he tried to avoid / Charged with: Disorderly conduct / Date and location: October 1982, in Columbus, Ohio, USA / Outcome: He pled guilty and paid a $400 fine.

Keanu Reeves (Keanu Charles Reeves)

Born: September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon / Claim to fame: Actor and bassist for the alternative rock band, Dogstar / Some of their popular films: 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' (1989), 'The Matrix' (1999), and 'John Wick' (2014) / Years active: 1984 to the present day

Summary of the crime: Keanu was stopped by the police because he was drinking while recklessly driving his car / Charged with: Driving under the influence / Date and location: May 1993, in Los Angeles, California, USA / Outcome: He pled guilty and was ordered to pay a fine and attend alcohol education classes, which he did.

Mickey Rourke (Philip Andre Rourke Jr.)

Born: September 16, 1952, in Schenectady, New York State, USA / Claim to fame: Actor and boxer / Some of their popular films: 'Angel Heart' (1987), 'Sin City' (2005), and 'The Wrestler' (2008) / Years active: 1979 to the present day

Summary of the crime: While at his publicist's office, Mickey allegedly slapped and kicked his then 25-year-old wife, Carré Otis, who told the authorities not so long thereafter / Charged with: Spousal abuse / Date and location: July 1994, in Los Angeles, California, USA / Outcome: The charge was later dropped, but despite this, the couple separated in 1998.

So, what do you think of all that, folks? What do you think of this list of actors who've been charged with breaking the law? Are you surprised to see Jane Fonda on this list? (💋) Or are you sad to find out that Mickey Rourke beat the rap? (🥊) Either way, please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.