Tag #Acting

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Ben Schwartz: From UCB Intern to Sydney Opera House

Ben Schwartz, a 43-year-old actor and comedian, credits his success to early training at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York, where he performed alongside famous comedians. He's now bringing his unique improv show, Ben Schwartz & Friends, to the Sydney Opera House in May.

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Geneviève Page: A Versatile Actress's 50-Year Career

Geneviève Page, a French actress born in 1927, enjoyed a 50-year career marked by diverse roles in theatre and film, from canonical female leads to unconventional characters, reflecting her artistic preferences and challenging stereotypical portrayals of women.

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Sir Derek Jacobi: A Career Forged From Luck and Talent

Sir Derek Jacobi, an 86-year-old British actor, credits luck and talent for his decades-long career, defying his parents' wishes for him to become an accountant or insurance broker, and has continued working despite age-related challenges. His accolades include a 2001 Emmy for Frasier, and roles in ...

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Hard Truths: A Mike Leigh Film

Mike Leigh's "Hard Truths" focuses on Marianne Jean-Baptiste's award-winning performance as the intensely difficult character Pansy, whose agoraphobia and fear manifest in aggressive behavior, contrasted with her sister's warm and loving family, ultimately leaving the audience with little resolution...

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Jolie's Sons' Involvement in "Maria" Fosters Family Honesty

Angelina Jolie's new biopic, "Maria," about opera singer Maria Callas, features her sons Maddox and Pax as production assistants; Jolie says this unique experience fostered new levels of honesty within the family, influencing the movie's production.

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Sir Michael Crawford: From Childhood Humor to Knighthood

Sir Michael Crawford, a British actor knighted for services to the theatre, discusses his childhood experiences using humor to overcome adversity, his successful acting career, and the importance of making audiences laugh.

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White Lotus" Actress on Representation, Solitude, and Spiritual Growth

Natasha Rothwell, actress in HBO's "The White Lotus," discussed the importance of representation of Black people in luxury travel on television and the value of solitude for self-discovery and mental well-being in an interview with NPR's Rachel Martin.

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Phone-Free Film Set Fosters Unexpected Human Connection

While working as a film extra in Paris, the author experienced the unexpected benefits of a phone-free environment on a Hollywood film set, fostering genuine connections with diverse individuals and highlighting the increasing societal desire to disconnect from digital technology.

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Veteran's Acting Career Aids PTSD Recovery

Former British Army soldier Luke Shipman, 37, used modeling and acting to overcome PTSD stemming from traumatic experiences in Afghanistan, including witnessing friend's injuries and suffering from aggressive flashbacks; he now stars in the upcoming comedy drama film, "Hustle and Cuss.

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Marisa Paredes, Spanish Acting Legend, Dies at 78

Spanish acting legend Marisa Paredes died at 78 in Madrid from heart failure; her career included over 75 films, notably with Pedro Almodóvar, and she was a vocal political activist.

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theguardian.com
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Aaron Pierre: From Stage to Screen, and Beyond

Aaron Pierre, a 30-year-old British actor, is rising to prominence after starring in Netflix's Rebel Ridge and securing the lead role in HBO's Green Lantern adaptation, following his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Lion King prequel; this follows the death of his acting hero James Earl Jones.

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Soldier-Turned-Actor Reflects on Career Change

A former soldier turned actor reflects on his career change, highlighting the similarities between film sets and military life and his notable encounters with A-list actors.

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