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2-Minute Master Class on Acting: Watch Sir Patrick Stewart Demonstrate the Rarely Used ‘Quadruple Take’
I love everything about this video. Sir Patrick Stewart, sitting across from his barefooted fiancee’ Sunny Ozell, gives his betrothed (and us) a master class in the “rarely used” comedy device, the ‘quadruple take’. But before we get there, he goes through the ‘take’, the ‘double take’ and the ‘triple
Terry Crews on His Acting Success: “I think with me not being from Julliard and that kind of classically trained actor, I had no expectations. There was nothing to lose, so I could try everything”
How exactly did Terry Crews go from being a linebacker in the NFL to being a successful actor? While professional athletes have had a long history of appearing in films — probably even earlier than when Babe Ruth appeared in 1920’s Heading Home — very few have managed to turn acting into a second full-time job. Crews, however, has become a TV star in shows like Everybody Hates Chris, Are We There Yet? and The Newsroom and in movies like The Expendables and its sequel.
Jack Huston on ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Role: “Taking this on has been a master class in acting”
“Taking this on has been a master class in acting. I have such an emotional attachment to this guy; I understood him right away. Sometimes I will do a scene, and afterward just break down on my way to the trailers. He’s so sad. He’s an incredibly good person with a moral code.”
Interview: Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker and His Process of Coaching Actors Like Daniel Craig and Sam Rockwell
Knickerbocker shares his process of coaching different actors, the importance of tailoring his approach to their needs, and why great performances often come from collaboration.
Mark Ruffalo on Comedic Acting and the Challenges of a Motion-Capture Suit
Ruffalo points out that acting in from of a green screen has close parallels to theater training.
2024’s Best Acting Schools with BFA Programs
Choosing the right Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Acting Program can be a daunting task given the multitude of options available across the country. Each program is meticulously designed to provide aspiring actors with comprehensive training and the best possible preparation for a career in the performing arts. The key
Andrew Scott Talks About His Playful, Child-Like Approach to Acting
“When kids go, ‘OK, you be this and I’ll be this.’ That ability doesn’t leave us. What does leave us is a lack of self-consciousness. Our job is to hold on to that,” Scott said.
Jeffrey Wright Recalls the Acting Advice Sidney Poitier Gave Him
As a young actor, Wright had the opportunity to work with the Academy Award winner when he asked Poitier for his advice.
Natasha Lyonne on Her ‘Poker Face’ Character and Why She Seems “So Casual” When Acting
“Sometimes there’s a mistaken belief that I can just show up and roll into it,” she says.