Episode 1
Hilary Swank
1h10.0 / 10
Actress Hilary Swank becomes the third youngest woman ever to win two Oscars for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.'
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TV series
Inside the Actors Studio
199422 seasons7.6 / 10
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Inside the Actors Studio premiered August 14, 1994. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
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Episode 2
Bon Jovi
1h4.0 / 10
James Lipton interviews the band, Bon Jovi. Among other things, they talk about other band names that were discussed.
Episode credits
Written by James Lipton
Episode 5
Sean Combs
1h10.0 / 10
James Lipton interviews hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who discusses his turbulent upbringing, exuberant public persona and the death of rapper and close friend Notorious BIG
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More about Inside the Actors Studio
Cast
James LiptonSelf - Host
Anthony HopkinsSelf
Edward NortonSelf
Alec BaldwinSelf
Sarah Jessica ParkerSelf
Mike MyersSelf
Lauren BacallSelf
Anne JacksonSelfCredits
- Written by
- James Lipton
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Talk Show
- Episodes
- 284
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BravoUnited States- The Actors StudioUnited States
- In the Moment Productions Ltd.United States
BravoUnited States- Betelgeuse Productions LLCUnited States
- Ovation EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
james lipton