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fromwww.esquire.com
4 hours ago

Paul Newman at 100: Private Photos Capture Legendary Career and Family

Paul Newman combined extraordinary acting, philanthropic entrepreneurship, devoted family life, and enduring charitable legacy through Newman's Own and SeriousFun camps.
fromBustle
6 days ago

Exclusive: 'Stranger Things' Star Nell Fisher Recalls First Meeting Sadie Sink

It's obviously important to be able to balance being a normal kid and having a social life outside of this crazy world, while also pursuing what you love,
Television
Film
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

AEW star Hook on wrestling roots, acting passion and rise across two industries amNewYork

Hook honors his father Taz's legacy while forging his own AEW career, aligning with Samoa Joe, pursuing acting, and seeking championship gold.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

The Great Performances of 2025 | Features | Roger Ebert

The selection spotlights standout 2025 film performances across diverse genres, with one-entry-per-film rules producing a selective snapshot of acting excellence.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Best Performances of 2025

Artificial creations provoked debate while flesh-and-blood actors delivered extraordinary, genre-spanning performances amid an industry leaning toward the synthetic.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Kumail Nanjiani Lets It Out of the Bag

Kumail Nanjiani mourns his 17-year-old cat Bagel while returning to standup with a new Hulu special blending personal loss, anxiety, and career reflections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Joely Richardson looks back: Natasha's death was life-changing. She was a figurehead to me'

I remember this as a happy day, but my eyes tell a different story. They look a little mistrustful. In my arms is my brother Carlo we have different fathers; his is Italian actor Franco Nero. That day was Carlo's christening, and it was obvious from my hand position that I'm not used to standing like that. Someone's gone: Put your arms out! We're taking a picture of you holding the baby! The whole thing looks awkward.
Film
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

The Year's Best Actors on How They Conjure Emotions on Cue

Performing emotions on cue requires intensive preparation, varied techniques, and sustained effort—combining methodical practice, intuition, and practical strategies to generate authentic feeling.
Television
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 weeks ago

Podcast interview: Actor Cassandra Freeman

Cassandra Freeman built a versatile acting career across film, television, and stage, grounding her craft in intuition, African performance traditions, and prayer.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Russell Crowe's 20 best roles sorted!

Russell Crowe consistently takes high-risk, high-reward roles and delivers eclectic, impressive performances across a wide-ranging career.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Fallout TV Ghoul Star Walton Goggins Is Never Playing The Games

Walton Goggins has time to play sexy DILFs on Saturday Night Live and the Grinch in Walmart's Black Friday ad, but not sit down and mess around with VATs in one of the games his hit Fallout TV show is based on. Not only has Goggins never played a Fallout game in the past. He doesn't plan to do so in the future either. I don't blame him, either. It's just really funny how emphatic he is about it.
Television
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 weeks ago

Podcast Actor Interview: Feodor Chin

Feodor Chin sustains a versatile acting career across film, television, theater, gaming, animation, and audiobooks while prioritizing character purpose and voiceover work.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

'Marty Supreme' Review: Timothee Chalamet's Legendary Performance Anchors an Exhilarating American Epic About the True Cost of Greatness

Timothée Chalamet fuses relentless entrepreneurial self-promotion with committed artistry, making performances feel like persuasive pitches that build his modern movie-star brand.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish actress Ruth Codd reveals she has had second leg amputation

Hi guys, so I have some good news and some bad news. Good news, we've had a full circle moment, I'm back making TikTok content in my parents' house, bad news, I can't do it in front of that lovely blue floral wallpaper anymore, due to the fact that, that room is upstairs, and I've just had my second below knee amputation. So unfortunately, those facilities are not available to me at the current moment in time, yes, so lots of unpack there for everyone involved.
Television
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

The eccentricities of Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon from the woman who was his 'earwig'

Michael Gambon progressed from minor stage parts to celebrated theatrical eminence while achieving global fame as Dumbledore, demonstrating a mercurial, stage-centered acting career.
#ariana-grande
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Anthony Anderson Interview: Leadership, Laughter, and Legacy

Best known for his portrayal of Andre "Dre" Johnson on ABC's Black-ish, Anderson not only starred in the series but also served as executive producer. The show became a cultural touchstone, using comedy to explore themes of identity, family, and progress. His creative influence extended to spin-offs like Grown-ish and a variety of hosting roles, including To Tell the Truth and the 75th Emmy Awards.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Morgan Freeman, 88, says a 95-year-old actor inspired the mindset that keeps him from retiring

"There is a saying about old age - 'Keep moving' - and what Clint Eastwood, 95, says: 'Don't let the old man in,'" he said. "The way to do that is to keep getting up in the morning, keep working out in the gym, keep taking your vitamins, keep taking your prescribed meds, and keep moving. Keep moving. That is the secret to it all."
Film
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Anthony Hopkins's Beckettian Memoir

Anthony Hopkins recounts his journey from a modest Welsh upbringing to international stardom through curt, unflinching memories and reflections on identity and fame.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She called me a silly boy! Lovely lady!' Your treasured memories of Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales combined warmth, generosity, distinctive comic talent and vocal versatility, leaving personal and professional impressions through kindness, memorable performances, and remarkable vocal characterizations.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shobna Gulati: If I could choose to bring something extinct back to life? A 1970s disco'

Shobna Gulati is a British actress and author known for stage and screen roles, caregiving for her mother, and candid personal reflections.
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Jemima Kirke: How could a Jew be in support of this kind of murder in Gaza when our identity has been defined by the Holocaust?'

Jemima Kirke is a magnetic, rule-defying actress who cultivated a mystique, rose to fame in Girls, and embraces villainous roles with an art-and-fashion background.
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

Tessa Thompson Is in Deliciously Malicious Form in 'Hedda'

A 1950s-set Hedda Gabler adaptation recasts the scheming heroine as a brilliant, bored manipulator whose actions drive a tense, elegantly staged social drama.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Angry Jennifer Lawrence Is Back

Jennifer Lawrence delivers a vitriolic, enthralling, chaotic performance as Grace in Die My Love, culminating in a raw domestic meltdown.
#diane-keaton
Film
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Molly Ringwald and Daughter Mathilda Make Rare Public Appearance Together

Molly Ringwald and her daughter Mathilda Gianopoulos attended a New York City premiere together in coordinated white satin outfits, highlighting Mathilda's emerging acting career.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"The Smashing Machine" Pulls Its Punches

Dwayne Johnson elevates The Smashing Machine with a charismatic, precise performance that injects emotion into a script and filmmaking style that feel divided.
fromConsequence
3 months ago

FKA twigs Announces New Album EUSEXUA Afterglow, Shares "Cheap Hotel"

With EUSEXUA explained as "a love letter to the techno rave scene and how it can initiate change within," this new album "expands on the feelings that come after experiencing EUSEXUA, transmuting them into a soundtrack for the hours after the rave and extending that high into the afters," according to a press release. " Afterglow is a record steeped in the reverence of techno, but the beats now are fractured and derelict, and playful most importantly.
Music
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Mary Kenny: The Brenda Fricker I knew was a seemingly happy schoolgirl, but sadly, that was not her reality

It's possible, maybe probable, that the harrowing events of her life helped the Oscar winner become such a great actress I was at school with Brenda Fricker - we were in the same class at Loreto, St Stephen's Green - and I remember her as a sweet-natured young girl with a halo of golden curls. She was, in my recollection, favoured by the nuns as she always won prizes at feiseanna, and shone at drama and elocution.
Miscellaneous
Television
fromVulture
3 months ago

'I Look in the Camera. And I Hump My Ass Off.'

Fame permeates life, but presence exists only at home and before the camera, where the camera both masks and prompts an actor's need for openness.
Books
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 months ago

Josh Pais on "Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility"

Committing to embodied presence frees performers and creators from overthinking, enabling spontaneous creativity and confidence through a four-step system and breath-based practices.
Television
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Sabrina Impacciatore on The Paper Season 2, Esmeralda's Origins, and a White Lotus Return

Sabrina Impacciatore transitioned from Italian film to acclaimed American TV, earning an Emmy nomination and starring as a scene-stealing lead in Peacock's The Paper.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

GTA 6 Makes This GTA Actor "Feel Absolutely Nothing," Suggests Reading Instead

Steven Ogg, who voiced Trevor in GTA 5, has never played video games and expresses no excitement for GTA 6.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Stephen K Amos: My toes are hideous. And they're attached to the spindliest legs you've ever seen'

Comedian Stephen K Amos combines a successful standup and acting career with frank views on admiration, impatience, inequality, and personal quirks.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Directors would be like: this is the Asian part': Slow Horses' Christopher Chung on battling to become a leading man

Christopher Chung relishes playing Roddy Ho in Slow Horses, embracing the hacker's abrasive, uncensored persona while finding some traits personally relatable.
#robert-redford
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Film

Remembering Robert Redford: How to watch 11 of the beloved actor's most memorable performances

Robert Redford built an iconic, diverse career as an actor and director, leaving memorable performances, acclaimed films, and a lasting cultural legacy.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Film

The River Flows: Robert Redford (1936 - 2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Robert Redford profoundly reshaped American cinema through iconic acting, understated directing, founding Sundance, and sustained philanthropic support, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.
Film
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Mark Ruffalo's Son Shares the Best Advice He Got From His Dad

Keen Ruffalo followed Mark Ruffalo's advice to stay consistent and persistent in acting, leading to roles and the premiere of New Year's Rev.
#directing
Television
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Slow Horses star Ruth Bradley: 'I see it as a compliment if I'm not recognised, it's what I'm looking for'

Ruth Bradley prefers privacy and embraces challenging roles across diverse television projects such as Love/Hate, Ted Lasso, and Slow Horses.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I left investment banking in New York to chase my dream in China. Here, it feels doable.

After graduation, I applied for jobs in New York and got hired as an investment banking analyst. When I asked my boss if I could take one acting class a week, she told me I wasn't committed enough. Another time, as Hurricane Sandy approached and courier services were suspended, she insisted I hand-deliver a contract across the city. The group head ultimately suggested we fax it instead, sparing me the trip through the storm.
Film
Film
fromBustle
3 months ago

Gigi Hadid Reveals She Auditioned To Play This Disney Princess

Gigi Hadid auditioned for Disney's live-action Tangled as Rapunzel, took singing lessons, and is pursuing acting influenced by boyfriend Bradley Cooper.
Film
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

How Bobbie Mangini Balances Hollywood Dreams and Community Work

Bobbie Mangini is an actress, model, and community leader who overcame a nontraditional career, raised two children as a single mother, and emphasizes service.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Woody Allen Praises Trump After Directing Him in 1998 Film: Real Flair for Show Business'

Woody Allen praised Donald Trump's acting and on-set demeanor but disagreed with most of his political agenda and voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

'Grey's Anatomy' actor Camilla Luddington says there are days she's better at work than at being a mom

Perfect balance between demanding work and parenting is unattainable; focusing on doing the best role-by-day and embracing flexibility reduces pressure and brings relief.
Film
fromVulture
4 months ago

A History of Austin Butler's Transformations

Austin Butler undergoes extreme physical transformations for his roles, often involving intense training and drastic dietary changes.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Michael Sheen says prospects for actors from poorer backgrounds quite scary'

The pathways for aspiring actors from poorer communities have largely collapsed, making it difficult to break into the industry.
Film
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Son Cooper Opens Up About Wishing for His Dad's Advice

Cooper Hoffman expresses a longing for his late father, Philip Seymour Hoffman, seeking his advice as he begins his acting career.
Women
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Michelle Williams Reveals She Welcomed 4th Child via Surrogate

Michelle Williams balances her acting career and family life, expressing the challenges of motherhood and self-care.
#film
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Django

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor on life after Nidge: 'This is the truth. I do a job, I play a character, and then it disappears'

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Django

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor on life after Nidge: 'This is the truth. I do a job, I play a character, and then it disappears'

#terence-stamp
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Dan Campbell recruits C.J. Stroud, Ashton Jeanty to Team Applebee's

Dan Campbell participated in new Applebee's commercials, showcasing his acting alongside young NFL stars C.J. Stroud and Ashton Jeanty.
Independent films
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Kevin O'Leary Makes Acting Debut in A24 Film 'Marty Supreme' | Entrepreneur

A24's film 'Marty Supreme' features Kevin O'Leary in a main role, showcasing his portrayal of a 1950s tycoon.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

There's a thug in all of us': James Norton on privacy, playing villains and pushing himself to the limit

James Norton celebrates his 40th birthday while reflecting on challenging performances and anticipating significant career advancements in television.
Film
fromJezebel
4 months ago

Sad! This Nepo Baby Is Mad About Movie Stars 'Not Giving Space' to People Like Him.

Sam Nivola emphasizes his achievements as self-made, distancing himself from familial connections and criticizing older actors for perpetuating ageism in Hollywood.
Mental health
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Paula Patton Says Son Was Her Best Friend When She Chose Sobriety: 'I Got to Live ... Like a Kid Through Him'

Paula Patton credits her son Julian for supporting her during her decision to get sober, which transformed her life.
fromAol
4 months ago

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

The casting call landscape offers numerous opportunities for actors through various projects such as feature films and scripted shows across the U.S.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Sydney Sweeney: the Hollywood up-and-comer who started a culture war

"Even after working on a hit HBO show, which did allow her to buy a house in LA, money was tight. They don't pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals."
Digital life
Film
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Sharon Stone says she still makes more money modeling than acting

Sharon Stone earns more from modeling than acting despite her Hollywood career.
Arts
fromhifructose.com
4 months ago

Organized Chaos: The Paintings of Joseph Lee

Lee balances acting and painting, finding essential value in both humility and self-expression.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Loni Anderson, star of 1980s sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, dies aged 79

Loni Anderson, an acclaimed actress known for her role in WKRP in Cincinnati, died at 80 after a prolonged illness.
London music
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'My worst job? Being a barman in New York City on Paddy's Day with the mother of all hangovers'

George Murphy rose to fame by winning the 2003 RTÉ talent show You're a Star.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Sterling K. Brown's Upstanding Archetype

Sterling K. Brown embodies complex emotional expressions that convey strength and vulnerability in his characters.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Frankie Muniz latest actor-turned-driver out to prove he can compete in high-level racing

"When I'm in that race car and I put my visor down and I drive out of that pit lane, I feel like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be."
Film
Film
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I've become notorious as a 'vertical villain' in Chinese-style mini-dramas. Being evil is fun, but draining.

Sarah Moliski embodies villainous roles in mini-dramas, highlighting their significance in storytelling and her emotional challenges portraying these characters.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Ciaran Hinds: Who is my celebrity crush? Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem'

Ciaran Hinds, a versatile actor, shares personal reflections on life, fears, preferences, and self-criticism.
Film
fromIndieWire
5 months ago

'Washington Black' Star Ernest Kingsley Jr. on 'Tom Cruise'-Level Stuntwork, Sterling K. Brown, and His History-Remaking Hulu Series

Ernest Kingsley Jr. landed the lead role in Hulu's 'Washington Black' shortly after graduating from drama school, showcasing his talent.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Miriam Margolyes: The closest I've come to death? When the media reported my imminent demise'

Miriam Margolyes, an accomplished actress, has had a distinguished career and reflects on her experiences and fears.
fromInverse
5 months ago

How SyFy's New Zombie Show Pulled Off Its Gratifying Villain Reveal

Despite the tough In-Ring battles, CM Punk expressed he's feeling fortunate and great in multiple aspects of his life after his recent WWE matches.
Women
Film
fromBig Think
5 months ago

The rise and fall of John Wilkes Booth: America's first celebrity assassin

John Wilkes Booth was hailed as a theatrical genius, receiving overwhelming admiration and acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Film
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Johnny Ward: 'Fair City, panto and musicals are the three hardest gigs - ironically, they're the most frowned upon'

Johnny Ward discusses preparing for his role as a sadistic dentist and embracing the joy of playing villainous characters.
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

Martin Scorsese's Daughter Francesca Shares His Sweet Reaction to 1st Acting Emmy Nod

Francesca Scorsese shared a photo in her Instagram story that showed her father appearing emotional about the milestone. The image showed the 'Goodfellas' director covering his eyes with his hands.
Film
Television
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Kathy Bates's Threats to Retire Derailed by Emmy Nomination for Matlock

Kathy Bates received an Emmy nomination for her role in Matlock, marking her as the oldest nominee for Lead Actress in a Drama.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago

Ncuti Gatwa shares real reason he quit Doctor Who role

My body was tired. And I've now just started doing some ballet, so I'm making really great decisions. It's the most amazing job in the world, a job that any actor would dream of and - because it's so good - it's strenuous. It takes a lot out of you, physically, emotionally, mentally, and so it was time.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Kerry Godliman looks back: If my parents hadn't laughed so much at my jokes, I wouldn't be doing what I do now'

Being self-employed is all I knew. At the time this photo was taken, I was doing my GCSE retakes and about to start my A-levels. I may have failed some exams, but I don't remember being that stressed about it.
London music
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Tobias Menzies: The Crown opened doors for me, but it wasn't exactly crazy either'

Tobias Menzies, known for tough roles, embraces humility and politeness amid a complex film career.
#michael-douglas
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago

A Chicago Star: A Conversation with Michael Madsen | Interviews | Roger Ebert

I think what it is, is that I don't know. If I knew what it was, I might not be able to do it. I don't think it's an actable quality.
Film
#julian-mcmahon
Women
fromIndependent
5 months ago

RTE's Blathnaid Treacy: 'Anything could set me off - I was stressed out of my mind'

Diagnosis of ADHD at 35 clarified symptoms experienced post-childbirth.
fromVulture
1 year ago

Every Scarlett Johansson Movie Performance, Ranked

For years, Scarlett Johansson appeared to be one of Hollywood's most promising new talents, transitioning from a charming teenager to an indie star, but her mainstream roles felt mismatched.
Film
Film
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

Bryce Dallas Howard Has a Sweet Explanation for Why She Is 'Emotionally Attached' to 'Star Wars'

Bryce Dallas Howard showcases her comedy skills in the Prime Video movie 'Deep Cover' as an improv teacher turned undercover agent.
London music
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Imelda May: 'Places and people of character need to be protected, and capitalist money-making machines need to give back to The Liberties'

Imelda May balances her career in music and acting while raising her daughter as a single mother.
Film
fromTODAY.com
6 months ago

'Squid Game' Star Says 10-Year-Old Son Confronted Him About How 'Mean' His Character Is

Lee Byung-hun's son struggles to understand his father's role in 'Squid Game' due to its violent nature.
Parenting
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago

The Great and Magical Creation of This Reality: Mariana Trevino on "Stick" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Mariana Treviño discusses her fast transition into the role of Elena in 'Stick' and the dynamics of creating on-screen chemistry.
Independent films
fromPolygon
6 months ago

Shazad Latif loved playing an amnesiac sleeper agent on Star Trek: Discovery

Shazad Latif excels in roles reflecting internal conflict, connecting deeply with characters experiencing duality.
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