An Actor Faked His Own Kidnapping While Filming a Stanley Kubrick Movie

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The Actor Who Faked His Own Kidnapping While Filming a Stanley Kubrick Movie

By Adam Grinwald

Published Oct 25, 2023

This character actor's scheme sounds stranger than fiction.

Custom Image by Annamaria Ward

Stanley Kubrick demanded perfection, even in his early films. He went to great lengths to get the perfect take, causing frustration among his actors.
Timothy Carey, a fantastic character actor, caused trouble on the set of Paths of Glory. He improvised his scenes and even faked a kidnapping for publicity, ultimately getting fired.
Despite his disruptive behavior, Timothy Carey found success with John Cassavetes and became known as one of the most captivating character actors of his time.