Sam Rockwell Explains The Goal For Every Actor

Actor Sam Rockwell talks to Sam Jones about one of the ultimate goals of an actor and why there's often emotional spill-over, even after a scene ends.

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[Xhalph]

One of my acting teachers used to talk about things that have been "socialized" out of us. A big part of becoming an actor is unlearning that filter.

[failedartist]

I've been watching Sam's career since The Green Mile and when he finally won an Oscar I just cheered like if he was a long time friend. He is such a talented human being.

[naynaynay]

Enjoying how Rockwell when being interviewed, always engages in the conversation and has points, not just the usual repetitive promo lines.

[destinychild]

I truly enjoy this. Love how Sam Jones interviews these actors, he really listens what they say, doesn´t interrupt them. A really class act. And gets something more out of them than the typical answers...

[yannisbarrientos]

Good points on the tantrum. If you want to immerse yourself in the role it's going to spill all over the place sometimes. You are emotionally charged. But let's not pretend we can be dicks tho. Lmao

[Gregorydeon]

True Detective, Season 4....You heard it here first... Imagine Sam with someone like Ed Norton, or Ben Foster...

[destinychild]

This is one of my favourites in this interview series. Love how he explains actors`temper tantrums. Never had though about it like this, but I think this is so true.

[SLAMMINnJAMMIN]

I'm really happy for you Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and I'm gonna let you finish but Moon is Sam Rockwell's greatest performance of all time!

[Angels-xist]

I think part of what he’s talking about is that actors go through all the polarity of real emotions they might channel and that is not always easy to control and that their should be respect for the difficulty people face when experiencing strong emotions. You have to respect where they are coming from and that they are so human they have difficulty turning on robot modes when being human.

[clayaggeles]

Seriously want to thank TheOffCameraShow and Sam Jones for such insightful and thought-provoking interviews, this really helps put into perspective the work and the dedication it takes to work in this business. Every interview is gold!!

[yannisbarrientos]

I love how his socks play with his shirt

[dubs]

Having a young child is like hanging out with a drunk, crazy person.

[jasonx]

Sam Rockwell is a great character actor. been a fan ever since the Green Mile

[ChrisBrooksGuitar]

We got you the bird, pal.
What do you mean? That’s the bird. This is the bird. Yeah, pulled a lot of strings to get this bird. This is a great bird.

[utubeDaveutube]

Loved Mr. Right! Watched it over and over. :)

[martronix]

wow so cool. but sam jones was the one that actually pointed that out.

[Friendsshare]

I think he's referring to Christina Bale when she had that meltdown on set that was secretly recorded of which she of course apologized for when the media called her out on it.

[_Only_Zuul]

i always thought sam rockwell was not american?

[bababuyiekaban]

A little spill over... pretty funny..!

[ahmadrabbani]

He sounds almost EXACTLY like Owen Wilson.