Inside the Actors Studio (Season 8)

James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.

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    Ben Stiller (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2001-09-30

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The world-renouned comedic actor looks back on a life lived constantly in showbusiness, his appearances on various television shows and his breakthrough into the world of movies.

  • Poster for Gene Hackman

    Gene Hackman (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2001-10-14

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Kevin Kline

    Kevin Kline (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2001-10-21

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Bruce Willis

    Bruce Willis (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2001-10-28

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Kevin Costner

    Kevin Costner (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2001-11-25

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Will Smith

    Will Smith (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2002-01-13

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The good-natured family-friendly actor and all-round entertainer shows the audience why he is one of the most well-liked people in Hollywood.

  • Poster for Stockard Channing

    Stockard Channing (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2002-01-27

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Debra Winger

    Debra Winger (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2002-02-17

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2002-03-03

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker discusses her career and ambitions, charting a life of performing from stage school to movie success. Presented by James Lipton

  • Poster for Sir Ben Kingsley

    Sir Ben Kingsley (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2002-03-17

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Dennis Quaid

    Dennis Quaid (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2002-04-07

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Ethan Hawke

    Ethan Hawke (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2002-04-21

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Richard Gere

    Richard Gere (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2002-05-05

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Hugh Grant

    Hugh Grant (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2002-05-12

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Samuel L. Jackson

    Samuel L. Jackson (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2002-06-02

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: In opposition to the forecefully assertive and violent on-screen personas he often portrays, this laid-back actor calmly reveals the situations of his early life, his choice to become a performer and his hobbies and interests.

  • Poster for Benicio del Toro

    Benicio del Toro (Episode 16)

    Air date: 2002-06-30

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave (Episode 17)

    Air date: 2002-08-04

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy Bob Thornton (Episode 18)

    Air date: 2002-08-18

    Runtime: 60 min

  • Poster for Johnny Depp

    Johnny Depp (Episode 19)

    Air date: 2002-09-08

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.

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