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It’s looking more and more like a recent, violent outburst against a staff member will get actor Thomas Gibson fired from Criminal Minds.

If and when that goes down – he is currently suspended for kicking a writer – he will not be the first to experience the unlikely fate.

Did you know Jean-Claude Van Damme was once axed from a major role?

And Megan Fox? You won’t believe why she was dismissed from a hit film.

Isaiah Washington? Okay, that one you probably remember pretty well.

Here is a list 17 famous actors were fired from major roles in either film or TV. Find out who they are (and why they were fired) below …