One of my favorite actors is Klaus Kinski. Once he had a part reading a monologue as Jesus Christ. While he was reading, he became convinced that he actually was Jesus . During the filming of 'Aguirre Wrath of God,' director Herzog complained that Kinski kept slipping into the persona of Christ, and was otherwise difficult. Eventually Herzog pointed a gun at Kinski, ordering him to act for the camera. The Indians on the set wanted to kill Kinski, but Herzog restrained them- he needed Klaus too much...

I also really enjoy the work of actor Edward G. Robinson.