Archive for February 2013
The Truth About Talent
The truth about talent is that it is over-rated – or at least the concept is misconceived by many. Many seem to think that talent is ‘god-given’, but nothing could be further from the truth. Extensive medical and psychological research has been done and the evidence is overwhelming. Talent = hours practiced. Putting more hours…
Read MoreJohnny Depp Lends A Hand
One of the unsung qualities of successful actors is ‘helpfulness’. Time and time again I have observed this trait up close and personal, with great actors. It’s easy to dismiss this trait as perhaps not that important but believe me, the industry loves helpful people and as a result they get more work. Recently, Johnny…
Read MoreBrian Timoney Actors Studio – Seven Days – Channel 4
My students and I will be appearing in a new Channel 4, fly-on-the-wall , reality programme called Seven Days. You may have heard of it – it’s being heavily promoted. One of my students (Samantha Rowley) is participating in the programme and as a result they have done some filming at the studio. The first…
Read MoreThe Passing Of A Method Acting Legend – Dennis Hopper
Recently we saw the passing of an acting legend – Dennis Hopper. Mr Hopper was one of the original wave of Method Actors in the 50’s and was friends with the late James Dean who would offer him acting tips in his early day’s. As a tribute to him and his work I have posted…
Read MoreJeff wins Best Actor Oscar…another method actor!
At long last Mr Jeff Bridges has finally won an Oscar! Congratulations to him. Well deserved. He also takes the percentage up again. What percentage I hear you ask…? The percentage of Best Actor Oscar winners since 2000 who are method actors. It’s now at over 80%. Coincidence? I think not. I like to call…
Read MoreAdvice From Leading Casting Director – Dan Hubbard
A few weeks ago leading Casting Director Dan Hubbard, who cast The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Bourne Trilogy and who discovered actors like Kate Winslet, Sienna Miller and Colin Farrell, visited my actors’ studio to talk with my one year students. He gave some interesting insights. Here’s a list of 10 tips…
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