15 Actors who almost lost their lives on set (With Pictures)

3. Daniel Day-Lewis – Gangs Of New York

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the most praised actors of his generation. This brilliant man is known for deliberately getting so attached to his roles, that well, he will risk his life for them.

While filming for the movie Gangs Of New York, Day-Lewis refused to wear any clothing that would not go hand-in-hand with the movie’s time era. The year in question was 1863, and it was so cold outside that the camera man’s finger’s felt like falling off even with gloves on. No matter the weather, Day-Lewis would not head to the consent of the cast and persevered in his thin attire. Eventually pneumonia came up behind him, tapped him on the shoulder, and asked him for a dance while whispering death threats in his ear. This was enough to make Day-Lewis reconsider his postition and put on some extra layers.