Suits Alum Neal McDonough Says Luke Perry Took Him in After Being Blacklisted by Hollywood

Neal McDonough says Hollywood labeled him a ‘religious nut,’ cost him his career and home

Neal McDonough is looking back on a dark moment in his life and career.

Suits Alum Neal McDonough Says Luke Perry Took Him in After Being Blacklisted by Hollywood

Neal McDonough shared how Luke Perry—who died in 2019—offered help during a time he was struggling with alcohol and had "lost everything" in his career after being labeled a “religious nut bag."

'I Lost Everything' — Neal McDonough Claims 'Religious Nut Bag' Label Cost Him Career And Home

Actor Neal McDonough has opened up about one of the most difficult periods of his career, claiming he was labelled a 'religious nut' in Hollywood after refusing to perform intimate scenes on screen, a decision he says ultimately cost him work, financial stability, and even his home. Best known for roles in Band of Brothers, Minority Report, and Desperate Housewives, McDonough has long maintained a personal rule against filming romantic or sex sc…

Neal McDonough Religion: How Being a Devout Follower Helped Him Win Over Hollywood

Exile is a usual part of Hollywood mythology. One bad headline, one uncomfortable reputation, one refusal to play by the invisible rules of the studio machine, and even a commanding presence can suddenly vanish from casting sheets. Few actors understand that brutal rhythm better than Neal McDonough, the piercing blue eyed character titan whose work in Band of Brothers, Minority Report, Suits, Desperate Housewives, .link { text-decoration: underl…

Jimmy Stewart Biopic: Neal McDonough Makes Comeback After Hollywood Blacklisted Him

While Neal McDonough has become synonymous with playing villains over the years, the upcoming Jimmy, which chronicles the life of Golden Age Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart, will finally see him in a non-antagonistic role. One of the main reasons McDonough hasn’t appeared in more warm or traditional leading-man roles is that he was reportedly blacklisted from Hollywood at one time. This came in the aftermath of his stint in Scoundrels, as accordin…

Neal McDonough says Hollywood labeled him a ‘religious nut,’ cost him his career and home - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Neal McDonough is looking back on a dark moment in his life and career. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 60-year-old actor discussed his Jimmy Stewart biopic he is a part of, “Jimmy,” and a time when he thought his Hollywood career was over. “What time is the bar open? That was generally my thought process back then,” he explained. “It was, you know, fired from a show because I woul…