In the 1970s, Charles Bronson was the most famous man in Hollywood. While this iconic action star has gone down in cinema history for his devil-may-care quips and awe-inspiring stunts, his steely-eyed stare concealed an utterly brutal past. From his tragic roots to his chilling scandals, Bronson was action’s toughest star both on and off screen. 1. Insert Catholic Joke HereCharles Dennis Buchinsky was born Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania on November 3, 1921. Born to Lithuanian immigrants, Bronson was their 11th child. Incredibly, Bronson’s parents ended up having 15 kids in total. Sadly, they were far…