Charles Bronson Had a Chip on His Shoulder — And Made a Career Out of It

Charles Bronson is one of the most recognizable figures in film, and equally famous is his reputation for not being one of the most pleasant guys to be with. Most of the time, he kept to himself, and even stole the wife of one of his co-stars in The Great Escape. Every single day, Bronson had a chip on his shoulder, and it was due to his rough upbringing. He survived battles in the skies, tunnels underground, and the unforgiving beatings of poverty. He was as resilient as they come though, and instead of succumbing to the bricks that life threw at him, he used his experiences to become the icon that we continue to celebrate today.