The most famous example was David Caruso who left NYPD Blue with ghe promise of a film career, but that never happened.
Also thinking of Josh Charles who left The Good Wife but hasn’t been doing much since.
Caruso's film career tanked, but he was fortunate get another shot in tv with CSI: Miami.
Shelley Long from Cheers also comes to mind.
Shelley Long from Cheers also comes to mind.
Shelley was in a few ‘80s comedy films. She suffered the same fate as many actresses, aging out of the business.
shareAn old example would be McLean Stevenson from M*A*S*H; worst mistake he ever made. Or the woman who played Kate in NCIS; I haven't heard much from her, save for that stupid "Rizzolie and Isles" show. Has anybody seen the guy who played Sweets in "Bones" lately?
Oh here's a good one: everyone who ever left the "Dr. Who" shows: you never see or hear from them again except in tv productions that are mostly ignored or are very forgettable.
David Tennant? Christopher Eccleston had a solid career before and after Who. Freema Agyeman seems to be doing pretty ok for herself. Peter Capaldi had such a strong career before I'm sure he'll be fine as well. Matt Smith had the Crown which really wasn't ignored.
shareHe had been in films prior to NYPD Blue with some notability such as with the first Rambo movie. That said he was never going to be an A-lister.
shareI thought Caruso was replaced because he was an asshole and acoholic and that's why his career tanked. That said, the show was less without him.
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