Dirty Work

Chris Farley, "Dirty Work" (1998)

Although "Almost Heroes" featured his last major film work, "Saturday Night Live" regular Farley shot a small surprise appearance in this Bob Saget-directed comedy, which became a minor cult item after failing with critics and audiences. Farley... more himself was a cult item of sorts -- his true acting skills remain questionable, but his manic energy carried him in films like "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." A drug overdose claimed him in late 1997, rendering it moot whether that wild spirit could be harnessed into real comedic genius. (John Spellman/Retna Ltd.)