7.7/1020 votes#1 - Ben Stiller
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2001
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.
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- 8.3/1026 votes
#2 - Gene Hackman
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2001
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- 7.7/1013 votes
#3 - Kevin Kline
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2001
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- 7.7/1021 votes
#4 - Bruce Willis
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2001
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- 8.3/1029 votes
#5 - Kevin Costner
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2001
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- 7.8/1093 votes
#6 - Will Smith
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2002
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.
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- 7.8/1010 votes
#7 - Stockard Channing
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2002
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- 7.6/1010 votes
#8 - Debra Winger
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2002
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- 7.3/1016 votes
#9 - Sarah Jessica Parker
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2002
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
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- 8.2/1019 votes
#10 - Sir Ben Kingsley
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2002
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- 7.1/1017 votes
#11 - Dennis Quaid
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2002
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- 7.5/1017 votes
#12 - Ethan Hawke
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 4/21/2002
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- 8.1/1024 votes
#13 - Richard Gere
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 5/5/2002
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- 9.0/1033 votes
#14 - Hugh Grant
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 5/12/2002
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- 8.5/1022 votes
#15 - Samuel L. Jackson
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 6/2/2002
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.
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- 7.7/1020 votes
#16 - Benicio del Toro
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 6/30/2002
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- 9.2/1069 votes
#17 - Vanessa Redgrave
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 8/4/2002
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- 7.3/1020 votes
#18 - Billy Bob Thornton
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 8/18/2002
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- 8.7/10117 votes
#19 - Johnny Depp
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 9/8/2002
The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.
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The Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 8
Every episode of Inside the Actors Studio Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio Season 8!
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Genre:Talk
Network:Bravo
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Ben Stiller" is the best rated episode of "Inside the Actors Studio" season 8. It scored 7.7/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2001. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Gene Hackman".