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Inside the Actors Studio Season 20 Episodes

  • 1994-2023
  • 23 Seasons
  • Bravo
  • Talk & Interview
  • TVPG
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Performers and directors discuss their lives, inspirations and craft as they weather a shower of compliments from host James Lipton before an audience of students from New York's Actors Studio. Along with ample film clips and his stack of blue index cards, Lipton's borderline obsequiousness became the show's trademark (and fodder for 'SNL' parody), and a hit with viewers, who turned the series into a consistent ratings grabber for Bravo.

Season 20 Episode Guide

Season 20

6 Episodes 2014 - 2015

Episode 1

Matthew McConaughey

Thu, Feb 20, 2014 60 mins

Matthew McConaughey reflects on his life and career in an interview with James Lipton. Included: McConaughey's break into film with 1993's "Dazed and Confused"; his decision to play riskier characters; his preparation for the film "Dallas Buyers Club."

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Episode 2

How I Met Your Mother

Thu, Mar 27, 2014 60 mins

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.

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Episode 3

Mariska Hargitay

Mon, Sep 22, 2014 60 mins

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."

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Episode 4

Sting

Thu, Oct 23, 2014 60 mins

Sting is the guest. Topics include his time with the band the Police and his Broadway musical "The Last Ship."

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Episode 5

Neil Patrick Harris

Thu, Feb 12, 2015 60 mins

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."

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Episode 6

Jim Parsons

Thu, Jun 18, 2015 60 mins

James Lipton interviews Jim Parsons. Topics include Parsons' Houston theater roots, his late father, what it takes to be a true nerd and his character roles.

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