Lindsey Lohan? No surprise. Robert Downey Jr.? Duh. Charlie Sheen? Of course. There are some celebs whose names are practically synonymous with law breaking. So it’s not exactly a shock when we see their famous faces peering at us from yet another mug shot.
But besides the prominent chronic criminals in Hollywood, there are plenty of celebs whose wrap sheet will totally surprise you. Did you know Frank Sinatra was collared for adultery? Or that Woody Harrelson was arrested for dancing on a freeway?
They may not be known for getting in trouble with the law,but the mug shots of these famous celebrities with surprising criminal pasts don’t lie. Plenty of well-known actors, actresses, musicians, and athletes have had less well-known run-ins with the police.
Check out these surprising celeb mug shots to find out which of your favorite actors is more of a rebel than you thought!
The Most Surprising Celebrity Mugshots,
André the Giant
1989 - He may have been known as a gentle giant, but the 540 lb. wrestler and Princess Bride star was charged with assault for beating up a local TV cameraman in Linn County, IA.
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Bill Gates
1977 - Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, was arrested for driving without a license in Albuquerque, NM.
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David Bowie
1976 - Bowie and Iggy Pop were picked up for felony marijuana possession in a hotel in Rochester, NY.
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Frank Sinatra
1938 - Ol' Blue Eyes was popped for adultery with a married woman back when you could still be arrested for that sort of thing.
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George Carlin
1972 - Comedian George Carlin was charged with public indecency after violating obscenity laws by performing Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.
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Jane Fonda
1970 - Activist and actress Jane Fonda was arrested when she was 32 years old for allegedly kicking a Cleveland cop. She had been stopped at the airport for having a large quantity of pills in her possession. Charges for assaulting the officer and smuggling drugs were both eventually dismissed.
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Reese Witherspoon
2013 - Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon was arrested in Georgia for disorderly conduct. The Walk the Line star refused to remain in the car while her husband was given field sobriety tests. She even asked the officer, "Do you know my name?!" before being booked into the city jail.
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Tim Allen
1997 - Everyone's favorite Tool Man was arrested for drunk driving in Bloomfield Township, MI.
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Vince Vaughn
2001 - Old School star Vince Vaughn was arrested in North Carolina and charged with fighting in public after getting into a bar brawl while filming Domestic Disturbance. Fellow actor Steve Buscemi was also there, and he was stabbed several times during the fight.
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Woody Harrelson
1982 - Long before True Detective, Woody Harrelson, was arrested for disturbing the peace in Columbus, OH. Police said the 21-year-old Cheers star was dancing in the middle of a busy road and trying to run away from the cops.
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