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[sratus]

Incredible in The Terror...and everything he's in really. A fantastic actor.

[charlietoloza]

A great actor, and the best Moriarty of all time, for me.

[erhardt]

Well...
Having met Mr. Harris in my profession... he was such a nice gentleman...
Very humble and nice...
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[Bahfreakee]

I'd never seen an interview of Jared Harris before this one, and in the end I really enjoyed his stories as well as his overall demeanor. I also appreciated the interviewer's ability to actively listen and navigate her questions based on his responses. Good stuff - thanks for posting!

[MrRacine]

I could listen to this all day. A fantastic actor, and seams to be a great guy too.

[zyxmyk]

Richard Harris was a truly larger than life person: one of the two or three greatest actors of his generation, a damn good poet, an excellent Rugby player, wildly funny, and the best story-teller I've ever heard in my life. He's missed.

[rebeccajames]

It’s interesting watching a few interview with Jared Harris when he seems to find something uncomfortable he plays with his ear. When he talks about his father and seems to be struggling with a memory or to find the right words he pulls at his sleeves and his ear. When he talks about things that he is comfortable with he gestures wildly with his hands. It’s very interesting. He is very diplomatic when he talks about his father but I can imagine growing up with such a larger than life character wasn’t that easy

[jameysummers]

This guy was absolutely fantastic in Chernobyl. Such a great actor!

[charlesr]

Will win many awards for Chernobyl...liked him in the Expanse as well!

[jakestuf]

I’m so proud to be British best actors ever

[TheLenze]

Loved JH’s US Grant! Also, that he sees Grant as an important historic figure, whose public image is still maligned by the dominance of the Southern version of Grant, was a very interesting comment, with which I agree. Wonderful actor.

[DiyEcoProjects]

All hail Jarad and "The Expanse" (every bit as good as beloved "Firefly"). Enjoying youre talk thank you.

[Orcishihi]

This was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for uploading!

[stevesandford]

Excellent interview with an excellent actor. Lots of insight into approach, technique and the simple nuts 'n bolts of what it is to be a successful jobbing actor. (I had no idea he was the son of Richard Harris). His portrayal of LANE PRYCE in 'Mad Men' was both masterful and heartbreaking. The combination of 'stiff upper lip' British arrogance and a real sense of personal pathos was beautifully rendered/balanced. Indeed, most of that character's persona was illustrated by what he didn't or couldn't do, not what he did. To underact, or appear to do just that must be so much harder. Fine actor. xx SF

[TinyFinger]

Someone call Sherlock Holmes; I think we finally got the confirmation that Moriarity is alive!

[rrseitz]

Geez, Ive been enjoying this man's work for many years. It never occurred to me he was/is Richard Harris' take: well duh, for five me smile....

[storiesUp]

There's a lovely genuineness about Jared ..

[TheHoltlt]

Interesting to see that Jason Isaacs and Jared Harris were buddies from drama school. I’m sure if they shared the screen together it would be pure gold.

[wysiwyg]

hes sooo down to earth and seems so nice and a fantastic actor. i keep forgetting hes Richard Harris's Son, very different personalities. or at least from my POV

[MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Incredible actor, just like his old man. Legend in the making. As for the hosts accent, lol, reminds me of Ellie Whites, Beatrice from the Windsors.