TV Guide: Inside the Actors Studio

Listing: Judd Apatow

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 04:00 PM BRAVO Filmmaker Judd Apatow---producer, writer and director of the comedic films "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (2005) and "Knocked Up" (2007)---casts light on his life and craft in an interview with host James Lipton.

Listing: Family Guy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 03:00 PM BRAVO James Lipton interviews the creative team behind the Emmy-winning animated TV laugher "Family Guy." Included: creator and executive producer Seth MacFarlane (voice of Peter, Stewie, Brian and Quagmire); Alex Borstein (voice of Lois); Mike Henry (Cleveland); and Seth Green (Chris).

Listing: Bon Jovi

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 08:00 PM BRAVO An interview with the rock group Bon Jovi---singer (and sometime actor) Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres. Wielding their musical instruments, the rockers chart their career and also perform their hit songs. James Lipton hosts.

Listing: Hilary Swank

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 07:00 PM BRAVO James Lipton conducts an interview with Hilary Swank, two-time Best Actress Oscar winner (for 1999's "Boys Don't Cry" and 2004's "Million Dollar Baby") and star of 2009's "Amelia."

Video: Amy Poehler - Skate Training

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: No way Amy was going to skate through the pain as she's an actress and not a skater.

Video: Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: Poehler shares how this hilarious comedy was born.

Video: Amy Poehler - Saturday Night Live

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: For many, SNL is how Amy came into our lives. Amy shares how SNL came into hers.

Video: Amy Poehler - Women in Comedy

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: Amy discusses the impact of SNL and women in comedy.

Video: Amy Poehler - Ensemble Importance

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: Amy explains the importance of ensemble during improv performances.

Video: Amy Poehler - Impersonations

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: Amy channels Christopher Walken and Paula Abdul.

Video: Amy Poehler - Gay Porn and Bread

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: Amy shares what "Inside Vladimir" was and how the name came to be.

Video: Amy Poehler - SNL

Hulu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 11: SNL is a great example of "you have to pretend you deserve to be there" moment.

Video: The Family Guy - The Infamous Stewie

Hulu — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Seth shares how the character of Stewie was born.

Video: The Family Guy - Paying a Compliment

Hulu — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Peter proves he is a very gracious guest as he pays James a big compliment.

Video: The Family Guy - Angry Tubby Elf

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Alex Borstein reveals she was furious that her husband proposed to her on MadTV.

Video: The Family Guy - Seth's Bar Mitzvah

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Seth Green made some bold statements as a teenager.

Video: The Family Guy - Greased Up Deaf Guy

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Find out how the greased up deaf guy came about.

Video: The Family Guy - Dr. Evil's Son

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Seth Green meticulously researched the role of Scotty before he auditioned.

Video: The Family Guy - Appeal of Masturbation

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 15, Episode 7: Chris explains to James why masturbation is so appealing.

Video: Robert Redford

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Interviewee: Robert Redford

Video: Angelina Jolie

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Interviewee: Angelina Jolie

Video: Morgan Freeman

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Interviewee: Morgan Freeman

Video: Michael J. Fox

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Interviewee: Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

Video: Dave Chappelle

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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 star

Video: Martin Lawrence

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Forest Whitaker (air date 12/11/2006)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Forest Whitaker

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Al Pacino

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Inside the Actors Studio, Al Pacino

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - James Lipton with Tom Hanks

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Tom Hanks

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - James Liptonand Forest Whitaker

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Forest Whitaker

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Tim Allen

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Inside the Actors Studio, Tim Allen

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Eddie Murphy

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Inside the Actors Studio, Eddie Murphy

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Kyra Sedgewick, James Lipton - air date June 11, 2007

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Inside the Actors Studio, Kyra Sedgwick, James Lipton

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - James Lipton, Kyra Sedgewick - air date June 11, 2007

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Kyra Sedgwick

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Guest, Eddie Murphy (air date 12/18/2006)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Eddie Murphy

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Host, James Lipton with guest, Matt Damon (air date 1/2/2007)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Matt Damon

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Forest Whitaker (air date 12/11/2006)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Forest Whitaker

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Teri Hatcher

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Inside the Actors Studio, Teri Hatcher

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Guest, Matt Damon (air date 1/2/2007)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Matt Damon

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Matt Damon

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Inside the Actors Studio, Matt Damon

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Host, James Lipton with guest, Eddie Murphy

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Eddie Murphy

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Host, James Lipton with Al Pacino

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Al Pacino

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Robert Downey Jr.

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Inside the Actors Studio, Robert Downey Jr.

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Guest, Matt Damon (air date 1/2/2007)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Matt Damon

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Don Cheadle

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Inside the Actors Studio, Don Cheadle

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Host, James Lipton with guest, Teri Hatcher

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Teri Hatcher

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Host James Lipton with Dustin Hoffman

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Inside the Actors Studio, Dustin Hoffman, James Lipton

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Host, James Lipton with guest, Matt Damon (air date 1/2/2007)

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Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, Matt Damon

Photo: Inside the Actors Studio - Guest, Matt Damon (air date 1/2/2007)

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Inside the Actors Studio, Matt Damon