We love Chevy Chase just as much as the next person who watched his comedy films during the 1980s, but he's missed out on some incredible opportunities since then. Like John Travolta, he was once in the frame to play Forrest Gump, but didn't understand the role and let it go. That wasn't the worst of his offenses, though. He could have completely revitalized his career by taking on the lead male role in 'American Beauty.'
In rejecting the role, Chase said that he was concerned that his 'family-friendly' image would forever be damaged if he'd accepted the part. The produces moved on to Kevin Spacey, and Spacey landed himself the 'Best Actor' Oscar. We could now be living in a reality where Chase was an Oscar winner, but instead, he's stuck in a reality where he doesn't get any work anymore. That 'family-friendly' image isn't doing him much good!