Explore every episode of the podcast An Actor Despairs
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lowden | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:39:09 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jack Lowden as they discuss his journey into acting, booking work and leaving drama school early, and his new film "The Outrun" he produced starring Saoirse Ronan -- out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jamie Kenna | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:49:29 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Jamie Kenna as they discuss his experience growing up and pursing a career in football/soccer, discovering his love for acting later and enrolling in drama school, and working in projects such as "Green Street Hooligans," "Children of Men," "Peaky Blinders," and "House of The Dragon." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dierdre Friel | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:49:30 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Dierdre Friel as they discuss her journey, various projects, teaching, her wonderful work in "PHYSICAL," and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jeremy Sisto | 25 Jan 2021 | 01:03:26 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and legendary guest Jeremy Sisto as they discuss his early childhood acting experience in Chicago, developing a process with classes and coaches, convincing James Cameron to let him audition for Jack in "Titanic," all his vast experience in his multi-decade career, and so much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jason Isaacs Part 2 | 21 Jan 2021 | 01:28:42 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jason Isaacs as they take an incredibly deep dive into Jason's career: Part 2 of 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jason Isaacs Part 1 | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:53:23 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jason Isaacs as they take an incredibly deep dive into Jason's career: Part 1 of 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cheyenne Jackson | 13 Jan 2021 | 01:02:50 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cheyenne Jackson as they talk about his journey from discovering his theatrical passion/coming to terms with his identity, moving to Seattle and pursuing theatre, taking a huge risk and moving to NYC to start working on Broadway, and finally transition into film and television work such as "30 Rock" and "American Horror Story." Moreover, we talk about his exciting new television show "Call Me Kat." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Doug Ellin | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:56:45 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Doug Ellin as they discuss his journey, some of his early films like "Kissing A Fool," creating, writing, and directing "Entourage," the journey of that show and what's next, and his new podcast "Victory!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hal Cumpston | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:40:32 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Hal Cumpston as they discuss the newcomer's journey making his own feature film "Bliched" and working on projects like "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and the upcoming massive project "Nine Perfect Strangers." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Orion Lee | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:53:14 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Orion Lee as they discuss how Orion became interested into the arts, took the dive into the business after another career, overcoming type casting, and his new film "First Cow." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Karim Saleh | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:46:38 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Karim Saleh as they discuss his wild journey to becoming an actor, his new film "Luxor," and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Marsha Stephanie Blake | 11 Dec 2020 | 01:19:54 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Marsha Stephanie Blake on her journey from Jamaica to Jamaica Queens, going to college, going to get her MFA at UCSD, and working on projects such as "Orange Is The New Black," "Othello" at NYTW, "Luce," and her new movie with our close friend Rachel Brosnahan "I'm Your Woman." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tom Byrne | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:34:00 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Tom Byrne as they discuss his journey to drama school, auditioning, and landing the role of Prince Andrew on NETFLIX's "The Crown"!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ellen Rapoport | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:39:45 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ellen Rapoport as they discuss her journey growing up, going to Ive League schools and discovering her interest in screenwriting, her journey selling various projects, the wild ride of creating and writing her show "Minx," and being able to survive an arduous transition of being one network only to be dropped and having to find another home all while finishing not only filming, but also production of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jack Huston | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:56:49 | |
Join host Ryan Perez and amazing guest Jack Huston as they discuss Jack's beginnings growing up with U.K, immersing himself into the youth theatre with his siblings, getting a understudy role in an amazing play, moving to Los Angeles and figuring out the American side, and of course his immortal Richard Harrow on "Boardwalk Empire," "Not Fade Away," and his current role in FX's "Fargo" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ferdinand Kingsley | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:58:54 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Ferdinand Kingsley as they discuss Ferdinand's role in the upcoming David Fincher film Mank, his approach to the obstacles that come with a career in acting, and what it was like to work on Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Macdissi | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:40:58 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Peter Macdissi as they talk about Peter's youth growing up in a war, his journey to the States to study at the Lee Strasberg School, working on "Six Feet under," executive producing "Banshee," and his brand New Film "Uncle Frank." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rufus Sewell | 23 Nov 2020 | 01:09:37 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Rufus Sewell as they discuss Rufus growing up in London's Soho and the impact it had upon him, finding your voice and drama school, dealing with the particularities of being type cast as a villain, Rufus' performance in Tom Stoppard's "Rock and Roll" and the everlasting affect it had on both Ryan and Rufus' career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sam Spruell | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:53:57 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Sam Spruell as they discuss the beginnings of his career, working on projects like "The Hurt Locker," "Snow White and The Huntsman," "Luther," and his new film "Mangrove" directed by the legendary Steve McQueen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Faith Alabi | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:43:06 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Faith Alabi as they discuss her how she got her start, working with Luca Guadagnino on "We are Who We Are," and what's in store for her next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Linus Roache | 05 Nov 2020 | 01:04:35 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Linus Roache as they talk about his career and projects such as "Batman Begins," "Vikings," "Law and Order," and "Homeland." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dixie Egerickx | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:49:57 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dixie Egerickx as they discuss her lead role in the new film The Secret Garden, some of her past roles, and what life is like right now for Dixie and what's coming up in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trieste Kelly Dunn | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:56:04 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Trieste Kelly Dunn as they discuss Trieste's roles in Banshee and United 93, her time in New York City, and her political activism and volunteer work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lydia Hearst | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:42:50 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lydia Hearst as they discuss her love for horror films and Adam Sandler films, breaking in to acting roles after modeling, and her new projects coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sasha Lane | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:00:14 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Sasha Lane as they discuss her wild journey into landing her very first role in "American Honey," navigating the success of that film, having an amazing friend in Riley Keough who helped her understand the dynamics of the entertainment industry and encouraged her to continue pursuing an acting career, finding her voice, choosing film/tv projects that resonated with her, and her profound work in "The Crowded Room" with Tom Holland and Emmy Rossum out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mark Webber | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:48:58 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mark Webber as they discuss Mark's newest film The Place Of No Words, acting roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Green Room and whats coming in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Georgie Henley | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:47:23 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Georgie Henley as they discuss Georgie's role on Starz's The Spanish Princess, her experience as a young actress working on The Chronicles of Narnia films, and the conversation that made her commit to attending university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mark Normand | 12 Oct 2020 | 01:12:27 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mark Normand as they discuss Mark growing up in New Orleans, going to film school, then from open mics to touring with Amy Schumer, and now headlining and continuing his rise in the comedy world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hoon Lee | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:55:12 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Hoon Lee as they discuss Hoon's roles in projects like Banshee, Warrior, and Mulan, his non-traditional path to acting, and his advice for how to survive these tough times no matter what you do as a profession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Elizabeth Marvel | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:53:57 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Elizabeth Marvel as they discuss Elizabeth's roles in shows like Homeland and House of Cards, her passion for stage acting, and her thoughts on where the television and film industry is headed post-COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cavan Valance | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:50:43 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Cavan Valance as they discuss Cavan's new company, discussing recovery, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Amanda Collin | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:38:32 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Amanda Collin as they discuss Amanda's role in HBO's Raised By Wolves, why she feels like having a full and vibrant life is crucial to acting, and why she chooses to live in her home country of Denmark rather than move to the US for work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Laurent Bouzereau Part Two | 25 Sep 2020 | 01:15:01 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and returning guest Laurent Bouzereau as they discuss Laurent's work on Universal's new four-film 4k bundle of Alfred Hitchcock's Classics Collection, the revelations he had upon multiple viewings of Vertigo, and his admiration for Jimmy Stewart's acting prowess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Desmin Borges | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:57:59 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Desmin Borges as they discuss Desmin's new project Utopia on Amazon Prime Video, his awesome experience working with creator Gillian Flynn, and the benefits of disconnecting from social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Carrie Coon | 17 Sep 2020 | 00:52:11 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Carrie Coon as they discuss Carrie's role in the upcoming thriller The Nest, how her work as a stage actor helped her get work as a screen actor, and working with Director David Fincher on Gone Girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jon Voight | 15 May 2023 | 00:36:27 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and legendary guest Jon Voight as they discuss the beginnings of his journey, the various acting techniques and peers he connected with, and his new film "Mercy" with Jonathan Rhys Meyers via Paramount Content Distribution in Select Theaters May 12, On Digital May 19, and On Demand June 2, 2023. Also please check out an upcoming documentary film about his work in "Midnight Cowboy" DESPERATE SOULS, DARK CITY AND THE LEGEND OF MIDNIGHT COWBOY (Kino Lorber / Zeitgeist Films) – In Select Theaters June 23, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jena Malone | 14 Sep 2020 | 01:08:14 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jena Malone as they discuss Jena's upcoming film Antebellum, her role in Donnie Darko and other projects, as well as her passion for making music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Erin Moriarty | 12 Sep 2020 | 01:06:02 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Erin Moriarty as they discuss Erin's role as Starlight in Amazon's The Boys, her time on True Detective, and her love for New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Antony Starr | 07 Sep 2020 | 01:00:56 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Antony Starr as they discuss the upcoming Season 2 of The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, growing up in New Zealand, and acting as twins on Outrageous Fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Glenn Fleshler Part Two | 03 Sep 2020 | 01:08:06 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and returning guest Glenn Fleshler as they discuss working with Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker, the trickiness of handling a guest starring role on a show, and how his relationship with acting coaching has evolved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jake Horowitz | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:40:22 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Jake Horowitz as they discuss Jake's role in The Vast of Night, attending The Julliard School for drama, and his advice for the auditioning process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mya Taylor | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:43:19 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Mya Taylor as they discuss Mya's role in Tangerine, how she met director Sean Baker and put her stamp on the award-winning film, and her life now as both an actress and a nurse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Antonia Campbell-Hughes | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:52:11 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Antonia Campbell-Hughes as they discuss her roles in projects like Cordelia and Bright Star, blossoming as a writer as well as an actor, and the challenge of working on American projects vs European projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dan Fogler | 17 Aug 2020 | 01:01:44 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Dan Fogler as they discuss Dan's role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, growing up in Brooklyn, and how he handled rude casting directors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Ramsay Brothers | 13 Aug 2020 | 01:02:40 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guests Julius and Alston Ramsay as they discuss directing an episode of Hulu's Into The Dark, how political speech writing translates to screen writing, and rediscovering the magic of going to the movie theater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ryan Perez and Zach Kirby | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:53:54 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Zach Kirby as they discuss growing up in Richmond, Va, seeing the Confederate Statues on Monument Avenue FINALLY being torn down, and putting their best foot forward to listen and engage in order to remain allies to BLM/LGBTQI and all other righteous causes. Moreover, the realities of good policing (Zach's parents are both police officers) versus bad policing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chloe Van Landschoot | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:51:07 | |
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Chloe Van Landschoot as they discuss her journey growing up, getting into dance, discovering acting later in life, become a nurse and then being thrust into the pandemic, falling in love with acting and landing auditions, Season 2 of her show "From" now on MGM+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| David Jonsson | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:43:31 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest David Jonsson as they discuss David's roles in Deep State and HBO's upcoming Industry, his time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lili Taylor | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:47:18 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Lili Taylor as they discuss Lili's role in HBO's Perry Mason, her love of New York, and how important it is to fight against unconscious bias both in the acting industry and in all aspects of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hassie Harrison | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:43:53 | |
Join your host Ryan Perez and guest Hassie Harrison as they discuss Hassie's roles in Tacoma FD and Yellowstone, what she looks for in roles, and what keeps her inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||