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Actors are embracing a new aesthetic, which is leaning more toward truthful and simple and direct, as opposed to what we would normally call sitcom acting.
William H. Macy
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William H. Macy
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: March 13
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Everyone hooks up with George Clooney. He's a genuinely cool guy. He's using his powers for good.
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It started with the Godfather, this operatic violence. I don't know.
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When I watch a film I get swept away. I don't really watch the camera.
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I'm a big fan of rehearsal. I'm famous for pulling the cast together, not so much to formally rehearse, but just to run the lines. My theory of acting is that it takes all your attention just to stay in the moment, and keep your attention on the other person, and get him to do what you want him to do.
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