Original title
Inside the Actors Studio
Released
8/14/1994
Origin country
US
Genre
Talk
Production companies
Ovation Entertainment, Bravo, In the Moment Productions Ltd., The Actors Studio, Betelgeuse Productions LLC
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
22
Number of episodes
284
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Veteran actress Brooke Shields shares her story of growing up in the spotlight with host James Lipton, from her breakout in 1978's "Pretty Baby" to her latest role as the dynamic film executive Wendy Healy in "Lipstick Jungle."
Will the real James Lipton please stand up? For the first time on television James Lipton appears on stage with his comedic nemesis Will Ferrell, who regularly delivers a devilishly, dead-on parody of Lipton on the venerable late night comedy series "Saturday Night Live." Lipton marks a milestone of his own celebrating his 100th guest, Gene Hackman. While Ferrell's faux Actors Studio guests have included Charles Nelson Reilly, and "Saved by the Bell's" "Screech," Lipton has interviewed 100 of our greatest actors including Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Kevin Spacey, Paul Newman, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jack Lemmon, Anthony Hopkins and many others. All are featured in the special retrospective hour -- with a few surprises thrown in -- followed by a one-hour interview with Gene Hackman.
The Actors Studio, founded in 1947, gained attention as Brando, James Dean, Tennessee Williams and other early members practiced their new "method" and emerged with a naturalistic style of acting previously unseen in movies.
In the 200th episode, comedian Dave Chappelle interviews host James Lipton. Also, highlights and favorite guests from classic interviews.
Danny Glover speaks about his style, his portrayal of famous figures, his charity work and his San Francisco heritage.
Actor-director Ron Howard talks about growing up on television as Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days." Also: his approach as a director on films like "Splash," "Night Shift," "Parenthood" and "Apollo 13."
Actor Sean Penn is profiled and interviewed about his career.
In this no-holds-barred meeting, the veteran Hollywood actor talks in depth about his career which spans blockbluster films across several decades.
Actor/Director Sylvester Stallone is interviewed on his career.
The world-renouned British actor talks in length about his roots and his subsequent illustrious career.
The well-established actor discusses his rise from underdog to premiere Hollywood and stage star.
The versatile leading man fills the host and the studio audience in on his unusual entrance to acting and the details of his illustrious film career.
The charismatic character actor discusses his on-screen personas, his writing career, his relationship with fellow actor Matt Damon and all points in-between.
Interview with Mike Myers, who shot to fame with Wayne's World in 1992 before going on to create the Austin Powers movies and provide the voice of animated ogre Shrek
The gifted female lead actress talks about her well-steeped dramatic heritage and steady rise to success.
One of the all-time great directors takes the stage to compare notes on his signature directing style, his relationship with his actors and the support of his family and the importance of all these factors on his work.
The enduringly popular, quick-witted comic turned actor takes the chair in this hilarious episode.
The world-renouned comedic actor looks back on a life lived constantly in showbusiness, his appearances on various television shows and his breakthrough into the world of movies.
The good-natured family-friendly actor and all-round entertainer shows the audience why he is one of the most well-liked people in Hollywood.
Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker discusses her career and ambitions, charting a life of performing from stage school to movie success. Presented by James Lipton
In opposition to the forecefully assertive and violent on-screen personas he often portrays, this laid-back actor calmly reveals the situations of his early life, his choice to become a performer and his hobbies and interests.
The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.
The legendary Shakesperian thespian talks frankly about his upbringing, mutitude of roles and the difficulties caused by his homosexuality.
Vaunted director Martin Scorsese looks back at the highlights of his well-loved works, discusses his choice to become a filmmaker and his continued passion for celluloid.
The charming actress discusses the challenges of being a child actor, her teenage struggle with drugs and her transformation into a venerable leading lady.
In her short but illustrious career this actress has demonstrated remarkable skill and committment to her film roles and picked up numerous awards, which she discusses at length.
Actor John Travolta is interviewed on his career.
The good-humoured and accomplised actor of both hit movies and television shows, dramatic and comedic, takes to the stage to compare notes on his auspicious vocation.
The writer, director and long-running acclaimed actor draws on over five decades of professional experience in a thrilling dissertation of his successes.
The hugely popular Australian actor discusses his sudden rise to A-list status, his unusual upbringing and his often tempestuous, misunderstood relationship with the press.
The constantly popular actor enthusiastically responds to James Liptons questions, including those dealing with his various relationships over the years and his choice to become a Scientologist.
The talented Australian takes to the chair to chronicle his fast rise to fame in a variety of different films, as well as touching on his unusual upbringing.
The beautifully vivacious, multi-award winning yet down-to-earth English actress, recently a mother at the time of broadcast, visits the studio.
Inside the Actor's Studio, 10th Anniversary
The prolific award-winning character actor discusses his unique approach to his roles, the variety of them and the implications of his portrayals now his has a family.
New York comedian George Carlin fields questions about his long-running standup career, his many dislikes and the nature of life in this frank and revealing interview session.
The former child actor turned A-list actress discusses her many awards for both her roles and her looks, and her beginnings in New York state.
The former Harvard graduate and runaway success story takes the chair and discusses her mixed roots, her response to being cast in so many successful films and her plans for the future.
James Lipton interviews Jamie Foxx.
The beautiful and talented actress enlightens the audience about her struggles to become a leading lady and how much she intends to make the most of her accomplishments.
The versatile, highly-skilled, softly spoken veteran takes the time to describe his life, his surprise at his success and his intentions to keep acting for as long as posslble.
The beautiful and talented actress mentions her Californian upbringing, Cuba heritage and incredible success as the leading lady in many blockbuster films, plus her love of rock music.
Son of esteemed actor Donald Sutherland, Keifer discusses how his life is steeped in acting tradition and his own recognition came as both a television and film star.
James Lipton interviews David Duchovny about his acting career.
The hugely successful actress takes the chair and answers the questions about her career, love and life with candour and charm.
James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."
The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.
The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.
Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."
Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.
A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.
It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.
Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.
The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.
One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.
Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.
The comedic actor discusses his huge successes, his big break and his ever-aspirational outlook on life.
The writer/actor and all-around nice guy discusses how he slowly but surely rose to fame with persistance and support from friends and family, becoming one of the best-paid and most admired performers in the business.
Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.
Robert Lipton interviews comedian/actor Chris Rock about his career and background.
Host Robert Linton talks to Mark Ruffalo about his various roles.
James Lipton interviews Julia-Louis Dreyfus about her various acting roles.
Actress Kyra Sedgwick is interviewed about her career and movie & TV roles.
James Lipton looks back at Pfeiffer's career. She returns to the screen after a 5 year absence with a role in the remake of Hairspray, and delves into the execution of her other well-loved characters.
James Lipton talks to Charlie Sheen about his various film and TV roles.
Actor/comedian Billy Crystal makes a second visit to the show to talk with James Lipton about his work in films.
Acclaimed actor and proud owner of a knighthood, Sir Anthony Hopkins returns to talk to James Lipton about his continually successful career on screen and stage.
James Lipton talks to Alec Baldwin about his career since his original 1994 appearance on the show, and his recent foray into television.
This actress, often voted high on "most beautiful people" lists, discusses her difficult upbringing and her perserverance to get into showbizness despite opposition.
The coolly charismatic actor recounts events from his interesting 25-year career, including his penchant for delivering soulful monologues in the rain.
A conversation with Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn, who retraces her career journey and discusses her books, her tattoo and her mother's death. Highlighted films include "The Sugarland Express" (1974) and "The First Wives Club" (1996).
James Lipton interviews Danny DeVito, who became one of cinema's most popular comic actors with roles in films including Romancing the Stone, Twins and Ruthless People
Seth MacFarlane and company discuss the tempestuous tenure of one of the most loved risque animated shows on television, as well as recounting how they came to work together in the first place.
Actress Hilary Swank becomes the third youngest woman ever to win two Oscars for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.'
James Lipton interviews the band, Bon Jovi. Among other things, they talk about other band names that were discussed.
James Lipton interviews hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who discusses his turbulent upbringing, exuberant public persona and the death of rapper and close friend Notorious BIG
James Franco, star of 2010's "127 Hours," 2008's "Milk" and the Spider-Man film franchise, chats about his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.
Bradley Cooper, star of The Hangover, Limitless and the big-screen adaptation of The A-Team, discusses his life and career.
James Lipton set aside a special hour-long broadcast of 'Inside the Actors Studio for the adult castmembers from 'Modern Family.' To keep things interesting -- and a little confusing if you were trying to watch this while multitasking -- Lipton decided to interview both the actors and the characters they play on television.
Brad Pitt casts light on his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.
It is time for fans to unleash their inner gleek as Bravo Media welcomes the cast and creator of the hit television series, "Glee," to the "Inside the Actors Studio" stage, premiering on Monday, April 9th at 8pm et/pt. Currently in its 18th season, host James Lipton is joined by cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and co-creator Ryan Murphy. From Chris Colfer's never-before-seen audition tape to Lea Michele's first big break on Broadway to Cory Monteith's troubled past, no stone is left unturned as they give viewers an inside look into their fascinating careers and reveal behind-the-scene stories from the set of the hit series.
An insight into the life and career of Liam Neeson, the Northern Ireland-born star of Schindler's List, Michael Collins, Taken and Batman Begins.
Hugh Jackman's second appearance on Inside the Actor'S Studio
Comic and actress Tina Fey discusses her comedy roots in Chicago, being a writer for 'Saturday Night Live,' hosting the Golden Globe Awards, and impersonating Sarah Palin.
Bravo Media's Emmy-nominated series Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, reaches a milestone of 250 episodes with a two-hour event on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 pm. Lipton sits down for new interviews with former guests including Actors Studio alumnus Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken, Barbara Walters, Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Ellen Burstyn, and Spike Lee. Notable fans of the show including Katie Couric, Donald Trump and Sugar Ray Leonard share their favorite guests and moments from the past 19 seasons.
Cast members and the creator of "Arrested Development" reunite.
Bruce Dern and Laura Dern's individual careers, their personal relationship, and details about their lives and accomplishments.
Actress Amy Adams discusses her career, including her leading role in "American Hustle," which earned her a Golden Globe.
The actor discusses the unconventional start to his career and his various roles, including his part "Dallas Buyers Club," which earned him a Golden Globe Award.
The cast of "How I Met Your Mother" discusses the series.
Commemorating the life and career of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams.
Actress Mariska Hargitay discusses her role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and what it was like to grow up as the daughter of actors Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay.
Musician Sting discusses his life and career, from his time with the rock band The Police to the score he wrote for the Broadway musical "The Last Ship."
Actor Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") talks about his life and career.
Matthew McConaughey reflects on his life and career. McConaughey discusses his break into film with 1993's "Dazed and Confused", his decision to play riskier characters, and his preparation for the film "Dallas Buyers Club."
James Lipton interviews the cast of TV's "How I Met Your Mother," including Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders.
James Lipton interviews Mariska Hargitay, who discusses growing up as the daughter of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, auditioning for roles, and working with George Clooney and Anthony Edwards on "ER."
Lipton sits down with world-renowned musician, actor, author and composer Sting to discuss everything from his time with The Police to his forthcoming Broadway musical The Last Ship,
James Lipton interviews Neil Patrick Harris, who casts light on his multidimensional career, how he reinvented himself after starring in TV's "Doogie Howser, M.D." and how he prepared for his role in Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."
Parsons delves into his Houston theater roots that have stayed with him throughout his career, his consistent connection to his late father which he experiences in his everyday life, and what he deems his perfectly “boring” relationship with partner Todd Spiewak.
A laugh-out-loud episode with iconic stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman. Host James Lipton sits down with the two-time Emmy-winning performer in anticipation of her leading role in the upcoming film, I Smile Back. With a versatile career including film, television, stand-up comedy, and more, Silverman takes the audience from her childhood to the established success she endures today.
Host Lipton sits down with four-time Emmy-winner and critically acclaimed thespian Bryan Cranston in light of his titular role in the new biographical drama film, Trumbo. Through the episode, Cranston intimately recalls his early days and carefully navigates some of his most well-known roles and the challenges that came along with them, including how he shaped his quirky paternal character, Hal, in Malcom in the Middle, and how he drew inspiration from his own broken father when creating his vision for the iconic character of Walter White. Viewers will also be heartened to learn of the actor’s powerful thoughts while shooting one of the most pivotal scenes from Breaking Bad, as well as what Cranston believes to be Walter’s ultimate "truth."
Host James Lipton interviews Steve Carell, who talks about his early years at the Second City comedy troupe, his segue from the small screen to the silver screen, his films and his affinity for portraying "losers."
Emmy-winning actor, musician and playwright Jeff Daniels discusses his recent role of John Sculley in the critically-acclaimed film, Steve Jobs, and his upcoming Broadway run starring in Blackbird, beginning February 2016.
James Lipton welcomes the cast of AMC’s critically-acclaimed horror drama, The Walking Dead. Cast members Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun and executive producers Robert Kirkman and Scott M. Gimple join Lipton to discuss the history of this renowned series just days before season six continues with its midseason premiere on Sunday, February 14.
James Lipton interviews Jessica Chastain, who traces her rise to Hollywood stardom from humble beginnings. She also discusses her theater training at Julliard and her career-altering films, such as "Salomé," "A Most Violent Year" and "Zero Dark Thirty."
This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.
