20 times actors performed their own stunts and left us shocked

Modified Jan 16, 2025 07:38 ET

Christian Bale - The Dark Knight (2008) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

4. Harrison Ford – Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Image Source: Paramount Pictures

Harrison Ford's work as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is truly legendary because he did a lot of the stunts. He was pulled behind a truck and jumped from a truck on rough terrain while Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, for example, but this authenticity came at the cost of ligament tears during filming. His hands-on approach set a standard for action stars and helped solidify Indiana Jones as one of cinema's most beloved adventurers.