About this season
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Episodes (19)
1. Ben Stiller
Aired 30 September 2001 • 60 min
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.
2. Gene Hackman
Aired 14 October 2001 • 60 min
3. Kevin Kline
Aired 21 October 2001 • 60 min
4. Bruce Willis
Aired 28 October 2001 • 60 min
5. Kevin Costner
Aired 25 November 2001 • 60 min
6. Will Smith
Aired 13 January 2002 • 60 min
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.
7. Stockard Channing
Aired 27 January 2002 • 60 min
8. Debra Winger
Aired 17 February 2002 • 60 min
9. Sarah Jessica Parker
Aired 3 March 2002 • 60 min
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
10. Sir Ben Kingsley
Aired 17 March 2002 • 60 min
11. Dennis Quaid
Aired 7 April 2002 • 60 min
12. Ethan Hawke
Aired 21 April 2002 • 60 min
13. Richard Gere
Aired 5 May 2002 • 60 min
14. Hugh Grant
Aired 12 May 2002 • 60 min
15. Samuel L. Jackson
Aired 2 June 2002 • 60 min
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.
16. Benicio del Toro
Aired 30 June 2002 • 60 min
17. Vanessa Redgrave
Aired 4 August 2002 • 60 min
18. Billy Bob Thornton
Aired 18 August 2002 • 60 min
19. Johnny Depp
Aired 8 September 2002 • 60 min
The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.