‘House’ Star Hugh Laurie Done With Television?
With the thought that he will no longer be a “desirable commodity,” the fifty-two year old star says he has been “rather spoiled.”
SAG Representative on IMDb Age Discrimination Lawsuit: Being “prematurely pigeon-holed as an ‘over 40’ actress can be very harmful”
The Screen Actors Guild has come out against IMDb and age discrimination in casting in general.
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.”
Nick Offerman on ‘Parks and Rec’: “I Didn’t Think a Job That Excellent Could Exist”
Until a couple of years ago, the 41-year-old earned his keep as a journeyman actor in Los Angeles and Chicago, never aspiring for more and always leaving time for his woodworking – again, just how Swanson makes it through life.
Watch Patton Oswalt Remain Completely Motionless During a ‘King of Queens’ Scene
Oswalt tweeted a link to the season eight episode “Emotional Rollercoaster” with the following message: “Forgot I did this. I stayed absolutely motionless in the opening scene from a KING OF QUEENS episode. EERIE”
Opportunity Maker: Jessica Remmers from the New Web Series ‘The Vanya Show’
The idea of getting to be creative and do my own show has been incredibly empowering. To take your career in your hands and create something, that is the inspiration.
Community’s Yvette Nicole Brown Gives Her Advice to Actors
While walking the carpet, Brown had a few words of advice when it came to aspiring actors in the business.
Homeland’s Damian Lewis: “I am pretty wedded to the idea that the camera can capture thought”
The British born Lewis also says that he’s not sure how he nails that perfect American accent every time after growing up in London, but relying on just plain focus seems to give way to Lewis’ convincing performances.
Zooey Deschanel: “Working in TV means less free time to prepare, but that’s good — that means more time on set to experiment and really get to know the characters”
“My approach has tended to be more intellectual, and I enjoy doing television because I can explore things every week that I wouldn’t have had the runway space to do before”
John Lithgow: “You do learn plenty from bad actors”
“There’s an entire chapter devoted to working with a bad actor. I use a pseudonym. It’s called ‘Mr. Pleasant,’ which was the name that the movie crew came up with for him.”
Dwarf Actors Still Struggle for Dramatic Success, But New Opportunities Offer Fulfilling Work
Dwarf actors have appeared in films for decades — the worlds of Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, and Star Wars, for instance, wouldn’t be as magical if it wasn’t for the dwarf actors who have played some of the most memorable characters in those films.
IMDb Age Discrimination Lawsuit Update: Actress is “Selfish”, Lawsuit is “Frivolous”
It has been a controversial case from the beginning — an actress suing IMDb for posting her actual date of birth and claiming that it has hurt her chances of getting roles because she looks significantly younger than her true age — with people falling on both sides of the fence.
Michael Shannon: “When you’re an actor, it can be a hindrance if you look askance at people”
Shannon reveals how he manages to pull off such an intense role and whether he brings that same method to his other roles.
Bill Nighy on Lead Roles: “The pressure is greater, because in the end, it’s going to depend on whether people can stand looking at you for that length of time”
“You’re in every scene and you never get 10 minutes off. And I do feel — and I think most people who play a leading role feel — a certain responsibility to the project generally and to all of [the] supporting cast … The pressure is greater, because in the end, it’s going to depend on whether people can stand looking at you for that length of time.”
Colin Hanks’ ‘Dexter’ Role: “Completely Different from Anything Else I’ve Done”
Like father, like son. While Tom Hanks’ eldest son Colin got his start in teen comedies like Orange County and Whatever It Takes, he’s since moved into more dramatic (and religious) fare. Following an impressive stint as a priest on AMC’s ‘60s drama Mad Men, he’s currently starring as a
Glee’s Dot-Marie Jones: “This overnight success 20 years later is working pretty well for me. It was the longest night of my life, but I’ll take it.”
“Over the last 20 years, I’ve played every tough-chick role imaginable,” she said.
Hayden Panettiere: ‘Heroes’ Kept Me Out of Trouble
Although the series that made the actress a household name was a huge undertaking, she is open to returning to the small screen.
The Hustle of Modern Hollywood According to Christine Lakin
To many, the Hollywood lifestyle still seems like a glamorous dream. The actors we idolize seem impervious to the pitfalls of average Americans. However, even the entertainment industry has been affected by the current economic crisis. Just like every other industry, fewer jobs are available now than in recent years, and the competition for the jobs that are open is even more cutthroat.
Nazanin Boniadi Talks Neil Patrick Harris, General Hospital and Leaving Med School for Acting
General Hospital actress turned How I Met Your Mother star, Nazanin Boniadi, says that appearing alongside Neil Patrick Harris in the long running hit comedy series puts her at “ease”.
The Guild’s Felicia Day: “Sustaining an Audience with a Web Series is an Impossible Task”
Felicia Day may make it look easy with her popular Web series, online gaming comedy The Guild, but as she explained in a recent interview, there’s a lot more than being funny that goes into the equation of running a successful online series.