Inside the Actors Studio
James Lipton interviews some of today's most talented actors, directors and writers. In the audience are students and famous alumni of the Actors Studio's master of fine arts program. The interviewees talk about their childhood, how they got started in show business, their early career and behind-the-scenes trivia. The interview concludes with a standardized questionnaire that includes such questions as "What is your favorite word?" and "If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive?" After that, Lipton and the interviewee move to a classroom where the M.F.A. students can question the interviewee directly.
- 1994-2022
- 23 seasons
- Bravo Cable
- Talk & Interview
- TV-PG
James Lipton interviews some of today's most talented actors, directors and writers. In the audience are students and famous alumni of the Actors Studio's master of fine arts program. The interviewees talk about their childhood, how they got started in show business, their early career and behind-the-scenes trivia. The interview concludes with a standardized questionnaire that includes such questions as "What is your favorite word?" and "If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive?" After that, Lipton and the interviewee move to a classroom where the M.F.A. students can question the interviewee directly.
Season 12 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2006
Episode 2
Episode #12.2
45 mins
Episode 5
The Stars and Director of the Producers
Sun, Dec 11, 2005 45 mins
Episode 6
Barbara Walters
Sun, Dec 18, 2005 45 mins
Episode 7
Queen Latifah
Sun, Jan 8, 2006 45 mins
Episode 8
Ralph Fiennes
Sun, Jan 15, 2006 45 mins
Episode 9
Martin Lawrence
Sun, Jan 22, 2006 45 mins
Martin Lawrence sits down with Host James Lipton for "Inside the Actors Studio," now in its twelfth season. Lawrence was born in Frankfurt, Germany where his mother served in the U.S. Military before relocating to Maryland with the family. Encouraged by his teachers to pursue his knack for comedy, he moved to New York City to try his hand at stand-up. Lawrence performed at the legendary Improv Comedy Club, which won him recognition and a spot on the hit show "Star Search." Though he didn't win the competition, he was rewarded when Russell Simmons handpicked him to perform on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam." He then launched a successful television career in his own sitcom, "Martin," which aired from 1992-1997. Lawrence went on to take major roles in films such as "Bad Boys," "Bad Boys II," "Blue Streak," and "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate," which he also wrote and directed.
Episode 10
Liza Minnelli
Sun, Feb 5, 2006 45 mins
Episode 11
Dave Chappelle
Sun, Feb 12, 2006 90 mins
Dave Chappelle sits down with Host James Lipton for "Inside the Actors Studio," now in its twelfth season to discuss his life and career for a special two-hour episode. Chappelle first debuted his comedic talents at the age of fourteen while studying acting and literary media at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Within a year he was invited on stage at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. He made a name for himself along East Coast clubs before breaking into TV on Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam" on HBO and receiving the honor of being the youngest featured comic to perform on "Comic Relief VI" at age twenty. Chappelle then moved into film, appearing in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," "You've Got Mail," "Half Baked," and "Con Air." Chappelle's fame skyrocketed with the success of the Comedy Central hit "Chappelle's Show." The show's smart and controversial social and political commentary made it an instant sensation and gave Chappelle status as one of comedy's reigning stars.
Episode 12
The Cast of Law and Order
Sun, May 7, 2006 45 mins
Episode 13
Tom Hanks: 2
Sun, May 14, 2006 45 mins
Episode 14
Don Cheadle
Sun, May 21, 2006 45 mins
Episode 15
Tim Allen
Sun, May 28, 2006 45 mins
Tim Allen shares candidly on his success as actor, author and comedian.
Episode 16
Dustin Hoffman
Sun, Jun 18, 2006 45 mins
Episode 17
Robert Downey Jr.
Sun, Jul 9, 2006 45 mins
Episode 18
Hugh Laurie
Mon, Jul 31, 2006 45 mins
Episode 19
Teri Hatcher
Mon, Sep 18, 2006 45 mins
Episode 20
Al Pacino
Mon, Oct 2, 2006 92 mins
Actor Al Pacino looks back at his career in films.