The BEST episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 8
Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inside the Actors Studio season 8!
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 - Ben Stiller
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2001
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.
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#2 - Samuel L. Jackson
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/2/2002
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.
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#3 - Will Smith
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2002
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.
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#4 - Johnny Depp
Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/8/2002
The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.
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#5 - Bruce Willis
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2001
#6 - Sarah Jessica Parker
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2002
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
#7 - Billy Bob Thornton
Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/18/2002
#8 - Vanessa Redgrave
Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/4/2002
#9 - Benicio del Toro
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/30/2002
#10 - Hugh Grant
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/12/2002
#11 - Richard Gere
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/5/2002
#12 - Ethan Hawke
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/21/2002
#13 - Dennis Quaid
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2002
#14 - Sir Ben Kingsley
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2002
#15 - Debra Winger
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2002
#16 - Stockard Channing
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2002
#17 - Kevin Costner
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2001
#18 - Kevin Kline
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2001