" castrate lamb , clipping foot , dipping them , I had to do all of it . ”

Hollywood is awash with talented actors, but sometimes, it’s not justactingthey have to perfect for a particular role.

So, here are 11 actors who learnt some pretty impressive skills while preparing for a role"

1.Robert De Niro

2.Robin Williams

3.Meryl Streep

4.Joseph Gordon-Levitt

5.John David Washington

6.Michelle Pfiefer

7.Jennifer Lawrence

8.Ruth Wilson

9.Tom Cruise

10.Timothée Chalamet

11.Daniel Kaluuya

Bart Simpson is pressed against a window from inside, hands up, with text "GOTTA STUDY. GOTTA STUDY. GOTTA STUDY."

Man in vintage attire with a tie and jacket stands on an old city street

Man playing a saxophone behind metal bars, expressing intensity through his performance

Woman playing violin with focused expression

Man with brown hair in red and black attire standing in front of industrial backdrop

Man in a suit standing by a microscope, looking serious

Catwoman poised above downed Batman, both in costumes, portrayed as movie characters

Woman in a knitted hat and jacket looks away thoughtfully

Person looks out a window with a concerned expression, scenery visible in background

Man in suit inside a helicopter looking surprised, with water and waves in the background

Young man resting his cheek on his hand, reading a book intently

Daniel Kaluuya on horseback wearing an orange hoodie with a foggy landscape in the background