Episode 1
Sissy Spacek
1h
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Guest stars Sissy Spacek
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.
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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
Juliette Binoche
1h
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Guest stars Juliette Binoche
Episode 3
Jeanne Moreau
1h
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Guest stars Jeanne Moreau
Episode 4
Pierce Brosnan
1h
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Guest stars Pierce Brosnan
Episode 5
Sir Ian McKellen
1h
The legendary Shakesperian thespian talks frankly about his upbringing, mutitude of roles and the difficulties caused by his homosexuality.
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Guest stars Ian McKellen
Episode 6
Martin Scorsese
1h
Vaunted director Martin Scorsese looks back at the highlights of his well-loved works, discusses his choice to become a filmmaker and his continued passion for celluloid.
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Guest stars Martin Scorsese
Episode 7
Julianne Moore
1h
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Guest stars Julianne Moore
Episode 8
Edward Norton
1h
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Guest stars Edward Norton
Episode 9
The Cast of The Simpsons
1h
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Written by James LiptonGuest stars Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria
Episode 10
Nicolas Cage
1h
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Guest stars Nicolas Cage
Episode 11
Drew Barrymore
1h
The charming actress discusses the challenges of being a child actor, her teenage struggle with drugs and her transformation into a venerable leading lady.
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Guest stars Drew Barrymore
Episode 12
Renee Zellweger
1h
In her short but illustrious career this actress has demonstrated remarkable skill and committment to her film roles and picked up numerous awards, which she discusses at length.
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Guest stars Renée Zellweger
Episode 13
John Travolta
1h
Actor John Travolta is interviewed on his career.
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Guest stars John Travolta
Episode 14
Jeremy Irons
1h
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Guest stars Jeremy Irons
Episode 15
Joanne Woodward
1h
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Guest stars Joanne Woodward
Episode 16
Martin Sheen
1h
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Guest stars Martin Sheen
Episode 17
Jeff Bridges
1hfinale
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Guest stars Jeff Bridges
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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