Why Britannia Rules The Stage
Jun 10, 2007 13:08:36 GMT
Post by maxx02 on Jun 10, 2007 13:08:36 GMT
Another "Best" list for Rufus from today's Observer - Guardian. Here is what Rufus had to say when asked about his career:
In Their Prime
Rufus Sewell
Age: 39
Training: Central School of Speech and Drama Coming up: Vinyan, a film by Fabrice Du Welz set in Thailand and co-starring Emmanuelle Beart. Also in John Adams, a seven-part HBO series about the early days of America.
Big break: Being directed in Macbeth at Central by Judi Dench, whose agent took him on after seeing the play.
Favourite theatres: The Royal Exchange in Manchester and the National. 'The backstage life is fantastic in both - each has a very democratic feel.' Would like to: 'Do some broad comedy - a well-written farce. '
Why are British actors sought after in America? 'We speak the same language. We're helped by our history. I remember going to LA for the first time and being introduced as a Shakespearean actor. I hadn't done any Shakespeare but I didn't correct the guy in case he gave me a job.'
Proud of being British? 'I've never been much of a nationalist - but yeah, sure I'm proud.'
You can read what the other 49 British actors on the list have to say here:
observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2099342,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=15
I love this guy. How absolutely unaffected can you get.
In Their Prime
Rufus Sewell
Age: 39
Training: Central School of Speech and Drama Coming up: Vinyan, a film by Fabrice Du Welz set in Thailand and co-starring Emmanuelle Beart. Also in John Adams, a seven-part HBO series about the early days of America.
Big break: Being directed in Macbeth at Central by Judi Dench, whose agent took him on after seeing the play.
Favourite theatres: The Royal Exchange in Manchester and the National. 'The backstage life is fantastic in both - each has a very democratic feel.' Would like to: 'Do some broad comedy - a well-written farce. '
Why are British actors sought after in America? 'We speak the same language. We're helped by our history. I remember going to LA for the first time and being introduced as a Shakespearean actor. I hadn't done any Shakespeare but I didn't correct the guy in case he gave me a job.'
Proud of being British? 'I've never been much of a nationalist - but yeah, sure I'm proud.'
You can read what the other 49 British actors on the list have to say here:
observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2099342,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=15
I love this guy. How absolutely unaffected can you get.
