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Anyone remember Roseanne’s sister?
If you are over 30 years of age, you may remember a programme called Roseanne. It was an American sitcom that was massive in the ’80s and ’90s. The programme centred on the life of Roseanne and her family. Roseanne’s sister was played by an actress called Laurie Metcalf. She played the role very well…
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 MoreDe Niro and Weaver Show Their Skills
It’s no secret that Robert De Niro and Sigourney Weaver are both acting heavyweights. They have proved themselves over and over and are now entering the mature end of their careers. They both appear in a new film called Red Lights. The film is okay, but their performances were excellent. It struck me that Sigourney…
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 MoreJeremy Piven of Entourage Comes To Town
I bumped into Jeremy Piven, who plays the hardnosed agent in the hit US TV series Entourage, at The Groucho Club in London. Very cool guy. As it happens, one of my Young Actors is working with him on his next project which is very different from Entourage. He is filming a rival series to…
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 MoreEva Mendes looks cute in her new dress….but she is on a serious mission
On Saturday 4th of August Eva Mendes was spotted wearing a cute new dress, as she struggles with her purse to pay a parking meter. No big deal you may think. Well the paparazzi love this sort of thing, don’t they? They can’t wait to get a shot of her in a flap in her…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreOscar Month
It’s that time of year again. It won’t be long before we are watching a top actor blubbing about how they would never have made it without Mum, Dad and Mimi the family cat! But I have to say, I love the Oscars. Tears and tantrums to boot! So, who are the movers and shakers…
Read MoreRecognition for De Niro and Wallach
Leading Method Actors Robert De Niro and Eli Wallach are to receive industry recognition this year for their lifetime contribution to cinema, and boy have they contributed! De Niro is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the golden globes. Kevin Spacey announced this by saying that De Niro, 67, was ‘universally acknowledged as one…
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