E-mail a friendMay 15, 2009
Brendan Gleeson gives his take on Winston Churchill—the larger-than-life figure he plays in HBO's Into the Storm. Steve Zahn talks about the appeal of the script for his new film, Management, and the connection between longevity as an artist and telling the truth.
Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson
Irish actor explains why Churchill was needed during World War II. (2:17)
Full interview. (11:46)
Since taking a second stab at an acting career in his mid-30s, Brendan Gleeson has built a résumé playing diverse characters. His credits include two Harry Potter films, In Bruges, a role that won his first Golden Globe nod, and Cold Mountain, for which he played the fiddle. Gleeson started performing as a child and tried for years to break into the business in his native Ireland. After teaching for 10 years, he began his second career on the stage and got his big break in the Oscar-winning blockbuster Braveheart.
Steve Zahn
Steve Zahn
Management star talks about movies that don't connect with audiences. (1:43)
Full interview. (9:59)
Actor Steve Zahn first discovered theatre in high school, where he honed his skills by making fellow students laugh. After studying at the prestigious American Repertory Theater, the Minnesota native got his break via an off-Broadway play. Ben Stiller was in the audience and cast him in a supporting role in the film, Reality Bites. Zahn's film credits include Out of Sight, Sahara and, his latest, Management. He's done voice work for films such as Dr. Doolittle 2 and is also an accomplished singer-guitarist.