Inside the Actors Studio

1. Paul Newman

Air Date: 1994-08-14

2. Stephen Sondheim

Air Date: 1994-09-11

3. Alec Baldwin

Air Date: 1994-06-12

4. Sidney Lumet

Air Date: 1994-10-16

5. Shelley Winters

Air Date: 1994-11-13

6. Sally Field

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7. Dennis Hopper

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8. Arthur Miller

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9. Arthur Penn

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10. Estelle Parsons

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11. Neil Simon

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12. Sydney Pollack

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13. Mary Stuart Masterson

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14. Olympia Dukakis

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15. William Goldman

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1. Lee Grant

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2. Faye Dunaway

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3. Matthew Broderick

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4. Glenn Close

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5. Holly Hunter

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6. Ellen Burstyn

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7. Jessica Lange

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8. Carol Burnett

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9. Christopher Walken

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10. Gene Wilder

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11. Stanley Donen

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12. Martin Landau

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1. Mark Rydell

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2. Norman Jewison

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3. Nathan Lane

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4. Anjelica Huston

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5. Christopher Reeve

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6. Matt Dillon

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7. Tommy Lee Jones

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8. Mike Nichols

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9. Julia Roberts

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10. Meg Ryan

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11. Anthony Quinn

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12. Willem Dafoe

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13. Billy Crystal

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1. Harvey Keitel

Air Date: 1998-08-09

2. Shirley MacLaine

Air Date: 1998-08-23

3. Eli Wallach

Air Date: 1998-09-06

4. Anne Jackson

Air Date: 1998-09-13

5. Lauren Bacall

Air Date: 1998-09-20

6. Martin Short

Air Date: 1998-09-27

7. Sir Anthony Hopkins

Air Date: 1998-10-04

8. Danny Glover

Air Date: 1998-10-11

Danny Glover speaks about his style, his portrayal of famous figures, his charity work and his San Francisco heritage.

9. Whoopi Goldberg

Air Date: 1998-10-18

10. Jack Lemmon

Air Date: 1998-10-25

11. Gary Sinise

Air Date: 1998-11-01

12. Kathy Bates

Air Date: 1998-11-08

13. Susan Sarandon

Air Date: 1998-11-15

1. Meryl Streep

Air Date: 1998-11-22

2. John Hurt

Air Date: 1998-11-29

3. Laurence Fishburne

Air Date: 1998-12-06

4. Donald Sutherland

Air Date: 1998-12-13

5. Ron Howard

Air Date: 1999-01-03

Actor-director Ron Howard talks about growing up on television as Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days." Also: his approach as a director on films like "Splash," "Night Shift," "Parenthood" and "Apollo 13."

6. Sharon Stone

Air Date: 1999-01-10

7. Sean Penn

Air Date: 1999-01-17

Actor Sean Penn is profiled and interviewed about his career.

8. Robert De Niro

Air Date: 1999-01-31

In this no-holds-barred meeting, the veteran Hollywood actor talks in depth about his career which spans blockbluster films across several decades.

9. Steven Spielberg

Air Date: 1999-02-14

10. Tim Robbins

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11. Jennifer Jason Leigh

Air Date: 1999-07-11

12. Kim Basinger

Air Date: 1999-07-18

13. Ellen Barkin

Air Date: 1999-07-25

14. Peter Falk

Air Date: 1999-08-08

15. Jerry Lewis

Air Date: 1999-08-15

19. Tom Hanks

Air Date: 1999-12-12

1. Billy Joel

Air Date: 1999-11-14

2. Mary Tyler Moore

Air Date: 1999-11-21

3. Sylvester Stallone

Air Date: 1999-12-05

Actor/Director Sylvester Stallone is interviewed on his career.

4. Tom Hanks

Air Date: 1999-12-12

5. Sir Michael Caine

Air Date: 2000-01-09

The world-renouned British actor talks in length about his roots and his subsequent illustrious career.

6. Geena Davis

Air Date: 2000-04-09

7. James Woods

Air Date: 2000-04-30

8. Andy Garcia

Air Date: 2000-05-07

9. Kevin Spacey

Air Date: 2000-07-02

The well-established actor discusses his rise from underdog to premiere Hollywood and stage star.

10. Philip Seymour Hoffman

Air Date: 2000-06-04

11. Alan Alda

Air Date: 2000-08-06

12. Harrison Ford

Air Date: 2000-08-20

The versatile leading man fills the host and the studio audience in on his unusual entrance to acting and the details of his illustrious film career.

13. Sigourney Weaver

Air Date: 2000-10-29

1. Bernadette Peters

Air Date: 2000-11-12

2. Val Kilmer

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3. James Caan

Air Date: 2000-11-19

4. Richard Dreyfuss

Air Date: 2000-12-03

5. Gabriel Byrne

Air Date: 2000-12-10

6. Spike Lee

Air Date: 2000-12-17

7. Ed Harris

Air Date: 2000-12-17

8. Ben Affleck

Air Date: 2001-01-14

The charismatic character actor discusses his on-screen personas, his writing career, his relationship with fellow actor Matt Damon and all points in-between.

9. Ned Beatty

Air Date: 2001-01-28

10. Mike Myers

Air Date: 2001-02-04

Interview with Mike Myers, who shot to fame with Wayne's World in 1992 before going on to create the Austin Powers movies and provide the voice of animated ogre Shrek

11. Michael Douglas

Air Date: 2001-02-18

12. Gwyneth Paltrow

Air Date: 2001-03-11

13. Helen Hunt

Air Date: 2001-04-15

The gifted female lead actress talks about her well-steeped dramatic heritage and steady rise to success.

14. Francis Ford Coppola

Air Date: 2001-05-06

One of the all-time great directors takes the stage to compare notes on his signature directing style, his relationship with his actors and the support of his family and the importance of all these factors on his work.

15. Robin Williams

Air Date: 2001-06-10

The enduringly popular, quick-witted comic turned actor takes the chair in this hilarious episode.

16. Melanie Griffith

Air Date: 2001-07-15

17. Antonio Banderas

Air Date: 2001-07-22

18. Burt Reynolds

Air Date: 2001-08-06

19. Roseanne

Air Date: 2001-08-19

1. Ben Stiller

Air Date: 2001-09-30

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.

2. Gene Hackman

Air Date: 2001-10-14

3. Kevin Kline

Air Date: 2001-10-21

4. Bruce Willis

Air Date: 2001-10-28

5. Kevin Costner

Air Date: 2001-11-25

6. Will Smith

Air Date: 2002-01-13

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.

7. Stockard Channing

Air Date: 2002-01-27

8. Debra Winger

Air Date: 2002-02-17

9. Sarah Jessica Parker

Air Date: 2002-03-03

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

10. Sir Ben Kingsley

Air Date: 2002-03-17

11. Dennis Quaid

Air Date: 2002-04-07

12. Ethan Hawke

Air Date: 2002-04-21

13. Richard Gere

Air Date: 2002-05-05

14. Hugh Grant

Air Date: 2002-05-12

15. Samuel L. Jackson

Air Date: 2002-06-02

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.

16. Benicio del Toro

Air Date: 2002-06-30

17. Vanessa Redgrave

Air Date: 2002-08-04

18. Billy Bob Thornton

Air Date: 2002-08-18

19. Johnny Depp

Air Date: 2002-09-08

The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.

1. Sissy Spacek

Air Date: 2002-10-06

2. Juliette Binoche

Air Date: 2002-10-27

3. Jeanne Moreau

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4. Pierce Brosnan

Air Date: 2002-11-17

5. Sir Ian McKellen

Air Date: 2002-12-08

The legendary Shakesperian thespian talks frankly about his upbringing, mutitude of roles and the difficulties caused by his homosexuality.

6. Martin Scorsese

Air Date: 2002-12-15

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.

7. Julianne Moore

Air Date: 2002-12-22

8. Edward Norton

Air Date: 2003-01-12

9. The Cast of The Simpsons

Air Date: 2003-02-09

10. Nicolas Cage

Air Date: 2003-02-16

11. Drew Barrymore

Air Date: 2003-03-02

The charming actress discusses the challenges of being a child actor, her teenage struggle with drugs and her transformation into a venerable leading lady.

12. Renee Zellweger

Air Date: 2003-03-09

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.

13. John Travolta

Air Date: 2003-04-13

Actor John Travolta is interviewed on his career.

14. Jeremy Irons

Air Date: 2003-05-04

15. Joanne Woodward

Air Date: 2003-05-11

16. Martin Sheen

Air Date: 2003-05-18

17. Jeff Bridges

Air Date: 2003-07-20

1. John Goodman

Air Date: 2003-09-14

The good-humoured and accomplised actor of both hit movies and television shows, dramatic and comedic, takes to the stage to compare notes on his auspicious vocation.

2. Clint Eastwood

Air Date: 2003-10-05

The writer, director and long-running acclaimed actor draws on over five decades of professional experience in a thrilling dissertation of his successes.

3. The Cast of Will & Grace

Air Date: 2003-11-16

4. Cate Blanchett

Air Date: 2003-12-14

5. Jude Law

Air Date: 2003-12-21

6. Naomi Watts

Air Date: 2003-12-28

7. Russell Crowe

Air Date: 2004-01-04

The hugely popular Australian actor discusses his sudden rise to A-list status, his unusual upbringing and his often tempestuous, misunderstood relationship with the press.

8. Tom Cruise

Air Date: 2004-01-11

The constantly popular actor enthusiastically responds to James Liptons questions, including those dealing with his various relationships over the years and his choice to become a Scientologist.

9. Charlize Theron

Air Date: 2004-01-18

10. Diane Lane

Air Date: 2004-02-08

11. Jay Leno

Air Date: 2004-02-15

12. Hugh Jackman

Air Date: 2004-03-07

The talented Australian takes to the chair to chronicle his fast rise to fame in a variety of different films, as well as touching on his unusual upbringing.

13. Kate Winslet

Air Date: 2004-03-14

The beautifully vivacious, multi-award winning yet down-to-earth English actress, recently a mother at the time of broadcast, visits the studio.

14. Barbra Streisand

Air Date: 2004-03-21

15. Bette Midler

Air Date: 2004-06-06

16. 10th Anniversary Special

Air Date: 2004-06-20

Inside the Actor's Studio, 10th Anniversary

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2003-01-12

1. Jennifer Lopez

Air Date: 2004-10-10

2. James Gandolfini

Air Date: 2004-10-17

3. William H. Macy

Air Date: 2004-10-24

The prolific award-winning character actor discusses his unique approach to his roles, the variety of them and the implications of his portrayals now his has a family.

4. George Carlin

Air Date: 2004-10-31

New York comedian George Carlin fields questions about his long-running standup career, his many dislikes and the nature of life in this frank and revealing interview session.

5. Jennifer Connelly

Air Date: 2004-11-07

The former child actor turned A-list actress discusses her many awards for both her roles and her looks, and her beginnings in New York state.

6. Mark Wahlberg

Air Date: 2004-11-14

7. Natalie Portman

Air Date: 2004-11-21

The former Harvard graduate and runaway success story takes the chair and discusses her mixed roots, her response to being cast in so many successful films and her plans for the future.

8. Jamie Foxx

Air Date: 2004-11-28

James Lipton interviews Jamie Foxx.

9. Salma Hayek

Air Date: 2004-12-05

The beautiful and talented actress enlightens the audience about her struggles to become a leading lady and how much she intends to make the most of her accomplishments.

10. Morgan Freeman

Air Date: 2005-01-02

The versatile, highly-skilled, softly spoken veteran takes the time to describe his life, his surprise at his success and his intentions to keep acting for as long as posslble.

11. Cameron Diaz

Air Date: 2005-01-09

The beautiful and talented actress mentions her Californian upbringing, Cuba heritage and incredible success as the leading lady in many blockbuster films, plus her love of rock music.

12. Kiefer Sutherland

Air Date: 2005-01-23

Son of esteemed actor Donald Sutherland, Keifer discusses how his life is steeped in acting tradition and his own recognition came as both a television and film star.

13. Robert Redford

Air Date: 2005-01-30

14. Colin Farrell

Air Date: 2005-02-06

15. Val Kimer

Air Date: 2005-02-13

16. Owen Wilson

Air Date: 2005-02-20

17. David Duchovny

Air Date: 2005-04-10

James Lipton interviews David Duchovny about his acting career.

18. Jane Fonda

Air Date: 2005-04-24

19. Angelina Jolie

Air Date: 2005-05-08

The hugely successful actress takes the chair and answers the questions about her career, love and life with candour and charm.

20. The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

Air Date: 2005-06-19

21. Jodie Foster

Air Date: 2005-09-25

22. Elton John

Air Date: 2005-10-16

23. Rosie O'Donnell

Air Date: 2005-10-23

24. Michael J. Fox

Air Date: 2005-10-30

1. Jodie Foster

Air Date: 2005-09-25

James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."

2. Elton John

Air Date: 2005-10-16

3. Rosie O'Donnell

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4. Michael J. Fox

Air Date: 2005-10-30

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.

5. The Cast of the Producers

Air Date: 2005-12-11

The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.

6. Barbara Walters

Air Date: 2005-12-18

7. Queen Latifah

Air Date: 2006-01-08

8. Ralph Fiennes

Air Date: 2006-01-15

9. Martin Lawrence

Air Date: 2006-01-22

10. Liza Minnelli

Air Date: 2006-02-05

11. Dave Chappelle

Air Date: 2006-02-12

Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."

12. The Casts of Law & Order

Air Date: 2006-05-07

13. Tom Hanks (II)

Air Date: 2006-05-14

Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.

14. Don Cheadle

Air Date: 2006-05-21

15. Tim Allen

Air Date: 2006-06-06

16. Dustin Hoffman

Air Date: 2006-06-25

A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.

17. Robert Downey Jr.

Air Date: 2006-07-09

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.

18. Hugh Laurie

Air Date: 2006-07-31

Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.

19. Teri Hatcher

Air Date: 2006-09-18

The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.

20. Al Pacino

Air Date: 2006-10-02

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.

1. Forest Whitaker

Air Date: 2006-12-11

Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.

2. Eddie Murphy

Air Date: 2006-12-18

The comedic actor discusses his huge successes, his big break and his ever-aspirational outlook on life.

3. Matt Damon

Air Date: 2007-01-08

The writer/actor and all-around nice guy discusses how he slowly but surely rose to fame with persistance and support from friends and family, becoming one of the best-paid and most admired performers in the business.

4. Diana Ross

Air Date: 2007-02-19

Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.

5. Chris Rock

Air Date: 2007-03-12

Robert Lipton interviews comedian/actor Chris Rock about his career and background.

6. Mark Ruffalo

Air Date: 2007-03-19

Host Robert Linton talks to Mark Ruffalo about his various roles.

7. Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Air Date: 2007-06-04

James Lipton interviews Julia-Louis Dreyfus about her various acting roles.

8. Kyra Sedgwick

Air Date: 2007-06-11

Actress Kyra Sedgwick is interviewed about her career and movie & TV roles.

9. Michelle Pfeiffer

Air Date: 2007-08-06

James Lipton looks back at Pfeiffer's career. She returns to the screen after a 5 year absence with a role in the remake of Hairspray, and delves into the execution of her other well-loved characters.

10. Charlie Sheen

Air Date: 2007-09-17

James Lipton talks to Charlie Sheen about his various film and TV roles.

11. Billy Crystal (II)

Air Date: 2007-10-08

Actor/comedian Billy Crystal makes a second visit to the show to talk with James Lipton about his work in films.

12. Sir Anthony Hopkins (II)

Air Date: 2007-10-15

Acclaimed actor and proud owner of a knighthood, Sir Anthony Hopkins returns to talk to James Lipton about his continually successful career on screen and stage.

13. Alec Baldwin (II)

Air Date: 2007-10-22

James Lipton talks to Alec Baldwin about his career since his original 1994 appearance on the show, and his recent foray into television.

14. Halle Berry

Air Date: 2007-10-29

This actress, often voted high on "most beautiful people" lists, discusses her difficult upbringing and her perserverance to get into showbizness despite opposition.

15. John Cusack

Air Date: 2007-12-03

The coolly charismatic actor recounts events from his interesting 25-year career, including his penchant for delivering soulful monologues in the rain.

1. Sarah Jessica Parker

Air Date: 2008-05-19

2. Mike Myers

Air Date: 2008-06-16

3. Brooke Shields

Air Date: 2008-09-22

A conversation with Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn, who retraces her career journey and discusses her books, her tattoo and her mother's death. Highlighted films include "The Sugarland Express" (1974) and "The First Wives Club" (1996).

4. Christian Slater

Air Date: 2008-10-13

1. Goldie Hawn

Air Date: 2008-11-03

2. James Lipton

Air Date: 2008-11-10

3. Daniel Radcliffe

Air Date: 2008-12-01

4. Josh Brolin

Air Date: 2009-01-05

5. Laura Linney

Air Date: 2009-01-12

6. Ricky Gervais

Air Date: 2009-01-26

7. Conan O'Brien

Air Date: 2009-01-27

8. Anthony LaPaglia

Air Date: 2009-01-26

9. Denis Leary

Air Date: 2009-05-04

10. Danny DeVito

Air Date: 2009-05-11

James Lipton interviews Danny DeVito, who became one of cinema's most popular comic actors with roles in films including Romancing the Stone, Twins and Ruthless People

11. Judd Apatow

Air Date: 2009-07-27

12. Mickey Rourke

Air Date: 2009-08-31

13. Jason Bateman

Air Date: 2009-09-07

14. The Cast of Family Guy

Air Date: 2009-09-14

Seth MacFarlane and company discuss the tempestuous tenure of one of the most loved risque animated shows on television, as well as recounting how they came to work together in the first place.

15. Amy Poehler

Air Date: 2009-09-21

1. Hilary Swank

Air Date: 2009-11-09

Actress Hilary Swank becomes the third youngest woman ever to win two Oscars for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.'

2. Bon Jovi

Air Date: 2009-11-16

James Lipton interviews the band, Bon Jovi. Among other things, they talk about other band names that were discussed.

3. Kate Hudson

Air Date: 2009-12-21

4. James Cameron

Air Date: 2010-03-01

5. Sean Combs

Air Date: 2010-05-25

James Lipton interviews hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who discusses his turbulent upbringing, exuberant public persona and the death of rapper and close friend Notorious BIG

6. Betty White

Air Date: 2010-09-28

1. James Franco

Air Date: 2010-12-17

James Franco, star of 2010's "127 Hours," 2008's "Milk" and the Spider-Man film franchise, chats about his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.

2. Jim Carrey

Air Date: 2011-01-10

3. Colin Firth

Air Date: 2011-02-07

4. Bradley Cooper

Air Date: 2011-03-14

Bradley Cooper, star of The Hangover, Limitless and the big-screen adaptation of The A-Team, discusses his life and career.

5. Cast of Modern Family

Air Date: 2011-06-07

James Lipton set aside a special hour-long broadcast of 'Inside the Actors Studio for the adult castmembers from 'Modern Family.' To keep things interesting -- and a little confusing if you were trying to watch this while multitasking -- Lipton decided to interview both the actors and the characters they play on television.

6. Jennifer Aniston

Air Date: 2011-07-06

7. George Clooney

Air Date: 2012-01-31

8. Brad Pitt

Air Date: 2012-02-10

Brad Pitt casts light on his life and career in an interview with James Lipton.

1. George Clooney

Air Date: 2012-01-31

2. Brad Pitt

Air Date: 2012-02-10

3. Cast of Glee

Air Date: 2012-04-09

It is time for fans to unleash their inner gleek as Bravo Media welcomes the cast and creator of the hit television series, "Glee," to the "Inside the Actors Studio" stage, premiering on Monday, April 9th at 8pm et/pt. Currently in its 18th season, host James Lipton is joined by cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and co-creator Ryan Murphy. From Chris Colfer's never-before-seen audition tape to Lea Michele's first big break on Broadway to Cory Monteith's troubled past, no stone is left unturned as they give viewers an inside look into their fascinating careers and reveal behind-the-scene stories from the set of the hit series.

4. Cast of Mad Men

Air Date: 2012-05-14

5. Jennifer Aniston

Air Date: 2012-02-13

6. Liam Neeson

Air Date: 2012-10-02

An insight into the life and career of Liam Neeson, the Northern Ireland-born star of Schindler's List, Michael Collins, Taken and Batman Begins.

1. Hugh Jackman

Air Date: 2013-02-13

Hugh Jackman's second appearance on Inside the Actor'S Studio

2. Tina Fey

Air Date: 2013-03-19

Comic and actress Tina Fey discusses her comedy roots in Chicago, being a writer for 'Saturday Night Live,' hosting the Golden Globe Awards, and impersonating Sarah Palin.

3. 250th Special

Air Date: 2013-05-29

Bravo Media's Emmy-nominated series Inside the Actors Studio, hosted by James Lipton, reaches a milestone of 250 episodes with a two-hour event on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 pm. Lipton sits down for new interviews with former guests including Actors Studio alumnus Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken, Barbara Walters, Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Ellen Burstyn, and Spike Lee. Notable fans of the show including Katie Couric, Donald Trump and Sugar Ray Leonard share their favorite guests and moments from the past 19 seasons.

4. Jake Gyllenhaal

Air Date: 2013-09-19

5. Cast and Creator of Arrested Development

Air Date: 2013-11-07

Cast members and the creator of "Arrested Development" reunite.

6. Bruce Dern and Laura Dern

Air Date: 2013-12-26

Bruce Dern and Laura Dern's individual careers, their personal relationship, and details about their lives and accomplishments.

7. Amy Adams

Air Date: 2014-02-19

Actress Amy Adams discusses her career, including her leading role in "American Hustle," which earned her a Golden Globe.

8. Matthew McConaughey

Air Date: 2014-02-20

The actor discusses the unconventional start to his career and his various roles, including his part "Dallas Buyers Club," which earned him a Golden Globe Award.

9. How I Met Your Mother

Air Date: 2014-03-27

The cast of "How I Met Your Mother" discusses the series.

10. Robin Williams

Air Date: 2014-08-21

Commemorating the life and career of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams.

11. Mariska Hargitay

Air Date: 2014-09-22

Actress Mariska Hargitay discusses her role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and what it was like to grow up as the daughter of actors Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay.

12. Sting

Air Date: 2014-10-23

Musician Sting discusses his life and career, from his time with the rock band The Police to the score he wrote for the Broadway musical "The Last Ship."

13. Jim Parsons

Air Date: 2015-06-18

Actor Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") talks about his life and career.

1. Matthew McConaughey

Air Date: 2014-02-20

Matthew McConaughey reflects on his life and career. McConaughey discusses his break into film with 1993's "Dazed and Confused", his decision to play riskier characters, and his preparation for the film "Dallas Buyers Club."

2. The Cast of How I Met Your Mother

Air Date: 2014-03-27

James Lipton interviews the cast of TV's "How I Met Your Mother," including Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders.

3. Mariska Hargitay

Air Date: 2014-09-22

James Lipton interviews Mariska Hargitay, who discusses growing up as the daughter of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, auditioning for roles, and working with George Clooney and Anthony Edwards on "ER."

4. Sting

Air Date: 2014-10-23

Lipton sits down with world-renowned musician, actor, author and composer Sting to discuss everything from his time with The Police to his forthcoming Broadway musical The Last Ship,

5. Neil Patrick Harris

Air Date: 2015-02-12

James Lipton interviews Neil Patrick Harris, who casts light on his multidimensional career, how he reinvented himself after starring in TV's "Doogie Howser, M.D." and how he prepared for his role in Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

6. Jim Parsons

Air Date: 2015-06-18

Parsons delves into his Houston theater roots that have stayed with him throughout his career, his consistent connection to his late father which he experiences in his everyday life, and what he deems his perfectly “boring” relationship with partner Todd Spiewak.

1. Sarah Silverman

Air Date: 2015-10-22

A laugh-out-loud episode with iconic stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman. Host James Lipton sits down with the two-time Emmy-winning performer in anticipation of her leading role in the upcoming film, I Smile Back. With a versatile career including film, television, stand-up comedy, and more, Silverman takes the audience from her childhood to the established success she endures today.

2. Bryan Cranston

Air Date: 2015-11-25

Host Lipton sits down with four-time Emmy-winner and critically acclaimed thespian Bryan Cranston in light of his titular role in the new biographical drama film, Trumbo. Through the episode, Cranston intimately recalls his early days and carefully navigates some of his most well-known roles and the challenges that came along with them, including how he shaped his quirky paternal character, Hal, in Malcom in the Middle, and how he drew inspiration from his own broken father when creating his vision for the iconic character of Walter White. Viewers will also be heartened to learn of the actor’s powerful thoughts while shooting one of the most pivotal scenes from Breaking Bad, as well as what Cranston believes to be Walter’s ultimate "truth."

3. Steve Carell

Air Date: 2015-12-17

Host James Lipton interviews Steve Carell, who talks about his early years at the Second City comedy troupe, his segue from the small screen to the silver screen, his films and his affinity for portraying "losers."

4. Jeff Daniels

Air Date: 2016-01-07

Emmy-winning actor, musician and playwright Jeff Daniels discusses his recent role of John Sculley in the critically-acclaimed film, Steve Jobs, and his upcoming Broadway run starring in Blackbird, beginning February 2016.

5. The Cast of The Walking Dead

Air Date: 2016-02-11

James Lipton welcomes the cast of AMC’s critically-acclaimed horror drama, The Walking Dead. Cast members Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun and executive producers Robert Kirkman and Scott M. Gimple join Lipton to discuss the history of this renowned series just days before season six continues with its midseason premiere on Sunday, February 14.

6. Christopher Meloni

Air Date: 2016-03-31

1. Jessica Chastain

Air Date: 2016-12-21

James Lipton interviews Jessica Chastain, who traces her rise to Hollywood stardom from humble beginnings. She also discusses her theater training at Julliard and her career-altering films, such as "Salomé," "A Most Violent Year" and "Zero Dark Thirty."

2. Viola Davis

Air Date: 2017-01-05

3. Cuba Gooding Jr.

Air Date: 2017-02-02

4. The Cast of Girls

Air Date: 2017-02-09

5. Scarlett Johansson

Air Date: 2017-06-22

6. Kristen Wiig

Air Date: 2017-12-21

7. Ted Danson

Air Date: 2018-01-11