Vincent D'Onofrio
Despite having an impressive and prolific Hollywood career, D'Onofrio is most known for his depiction of Private Pile in the classic movie, Full Metal Jacket. Private Pile was a dim-witted, overweight marine wannabe who snaps after his vicious Drill Sargent breaks his spirit...
The Making of a Monster
Evidently, D'Onofrio ate a steak, three eggs, half a loaf of bread, and a quart of milk every morning in order to prepare for the role. He began noticing that people treated him differently, and he began perceiving himself in a warped manner. In a sense, D'Onofrio "became" Private Pile, until he dropped the weight after Full Metal Jacket concluded its filming.