The BEST episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 12
Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 12!
For over 12 years and more than 100 episodes, James Lipton has sat down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews. Lipton's studious research and enlightened curiosity has inspired his guests to open up and confess their deepest thoughts about the art of acting. The series premiered with Paul Newman, an Actors Studio alumnus and former president (1982–1994).
#1 - Al Pacino
Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/2/2006
One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.
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#2 - Robert Downey Jr.
Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/9/2006
It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.
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#3 - Dave Chappelle
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/12/2006
Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."
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#4 - Jodie Foster
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2005
James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."
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#5 - Dustin Hoffman
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/25/2006
A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.
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#6 - Michael J. Fox
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2005
The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.
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#7 - Hugh Laurie
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/31/2006
Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.
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#9 - Tom Hanks (II)
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/14/2006
Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.
#10 - Teri Hatcher
Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/18/2006
The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.
#11 - Tim Allen
Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/6/2006
#12 - The Casts of Law & Order
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2006
#13 - Liza Minnelli
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/2006
#14 - Martin Lawrence
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/22/2006
#15 - Queen Latifah
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/8/2006
#16 - Barbara Walters
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/18/2005
#17 - The Cast of the Producers
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/11/2005
The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.
#18 - Rosie O'Donnell
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2005
#19 - Ralph Fiennes
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2006