10 Actors Who Got Paid To Do Pretty Much Nothing

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves concludes with Robin of Locksley defeating the wicked, Christmas-cancelling sheriff of Nottingham and rescuing Lady Mariam. Just as Robin and Mariam are about to tie the knot, their ceremony is interrupted by the sudden return of King Richard the Lionheart, played by the late Sean Connery. The king thanks Robin for protecting his kingdom while he was away, and shows his appreciation by giving the bride away.

Even though Prince of Thieves was underwhelming overall, this climax is remembered fondly, due to Connery's wonderful surprise cameo. (Would you believe the studio initially wanted John Cleese!?)

The Scottish performer is so effortlessly charismatic as the English king, most people don't realise he only has four lines! Not only that, Connery only worked on the film for one day.

Just when you thought you heard it all, he got paid $250,000 for his teeny-weeny appearance. Although it's easy to accuse actors of being greedy when they receive a hefty sum for minor work, Connery was nice enough to donate his entire fee to a hospital in Scotland.