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James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Inside the Actors Studio Season 10 Episode 2 - Clint Eastwood
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Clint Eastwood

    S10:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Inside the Actors Studio Season 10 Episode 8 - Tom Cruise
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Tom Cruise

    S10:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Inside the Actors Studio Season 11 Episode 20 - The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond

    S11:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Inside the Actors Studio Season 11 Episode 22 - Elton John
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Elton John

    S11:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Inside the Actors Studio Season 12 Episode 2 - Elton John
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Elton John

    S12:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Inside the Actors Studio Season 12 Episode 16 - Dustin Hoffman
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Dustin Hoffman

    S12:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Inside the Actors Studio Season 12 Episode 20 - Al Pacino
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Al Pacino

    S12:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 6 - Mark Ruffalo
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Mark Ruffalo

    S13:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 9 - Michelle Pfeiffer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Michelle Pfeiffer

    S13:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 11 - Billy Crystal (II)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Billy Crystal (II)

    S13:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 12 - Sir Anthony Hopkins (II)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Sir Anthony Hopkins (II)

    S13:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 15 - John Cusack
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - John Cusack

    S13:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 2 - James Lipton
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - James Lipton

    S15:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Lipton

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  14. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 4 - Josh Brolin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Josh Brolin

    S15:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 6 - Ricky Gervais
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Ricky Gervais

    S15:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Lipton

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  16. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 8 - Anthony LaPaglia
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Anthony LaPaglia

    S15:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Lipton

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  17. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 10 - Danny DeVito
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Danny DeVito

    S15:E10

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Inside the Actors Studio Season 16 Episode 1 - Hilary Swank
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Hilary Swank

    S16:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Inside the Actors Studio Season 16 Episode 4 - James Cameron
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - James Cameron

    S16:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Inside the Actors Studio Season 16 Episode 5 - Sean Combs
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Sean Combs

    S16:E5

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 14 - The Cast of Family Guy
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Cast of Family Guy

    S15:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Inside the Actors Studio Season 10 Episode 5 - Jude Law
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Jude Law

    S10:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Inside the Actors Studio Season 11 Episode 4 - George Carlin
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - George Carlin

    S11:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Inside the Actors Studio Season 13 Episode 13 - Alec Baldwin (II)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Alec Baldwin (II)

    S13:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Inside the Actors Studio Season 15 Episode 12 - Mickey Rourke
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Mickey Rourke

    S15:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Clint Eastwood" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tom Cruise".