
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.
Matt DamonHimself (2 episodes, 2001-2007)
Tom HanksHimself (2 episodes, 1999-2006)
Mike MyersHimself (2 episodes, 2001-2008)
Anthony HopkinsHimself (2 episodes, 1998-2007)
Nathan LaneHimself (2 episodes, 1996-2005)During Robin Williams's interview, a man in the audience had to be removed from the theatre by ambulance. He'd laughed so hard, he'd acquired a hernia.
James Lipton:
What is your least favorite word?
Mark Wahlberg:
Is "Marky Mark" one word?
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