Big-Time Celebrities Who Don't Get Hired Anymore

John Ireland

Actor John Ireland was blacklisted after he was slandered and defamed. He put himself in even more hot water when he fought back against the people defaming him. He was granted a cash settlement as it turned out he was telling the truth, and his career was restored.

Nat Hiken

Nat Hiken himself was blacklisted for hiring blacklisted actors. Apparently, Hollywood didn't appreciate his thought to go against the grain.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.