SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations

Guillermo del Toro shares stories from ‘ Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio’, ‘Nightmare Alley’ and ‘Hellboy’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Joe Neumaier. The Business panels provide multiple viewpoints from directors, producers, writers, agents, managers, casting directors and industry experts on a wide range of topics. Through this program, actors receive first-hand tips and strateg...

Tony Shalhoub shares stories from his performances in ‘Monk’, ‘Barton Fink’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Esther Zuckerman. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting. The views expre...

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen.  Please join us for a career Conversations with Michael Urie moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richa...

Tony shares stories from his performances in Network, Scandal, Promises Promises, The Pelican Brief, St. Elsewhere, and A Walk on the Moon in this interview covering his acting career. He recounts working with Bryan Cranston, Tatiana Maslany, Ivo Van Hove, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Kerry Washington, and gives advice for actors who also direct in the industry. This Q&A moderated by Broadway World’...

Career Conversations Q&A with Victor Garber, current star of HELLO DOLLY!, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richard Ridge!" VICTOR GARBER originated roles in the Broadway productions of Sweeney Todd, Noises Off, Lend Me a Tenor (Tony Award nomination), Arcadia, and Art. Additional Broadway credits include Deathtrap (Tony nomination), They’re Playing Our Song, Littl...

Samantha Morton shares stories from her performances in ‘The Serpent Queen’, ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Whale’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Scott Mantz. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting. The views expres...

Career Conversations with Uzo Aduba.  Moderated by Stuart Webber, President, The Oxford Union. Uzoamaka "Uzo" Aduba is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on the Netflix television series Orange Is the New Black (2013–present), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014, a Primetime Emm...

Q&A with Jim Parsons.  Moderated by Richard Ridge.   Two-time Emmy winner, Golden Globe® Award winner and SAG Nominee, Jim Parsons continues to bring a winning combination of indelible charm, charisma and comedic timing to his roles on screen and on stage, establishing himself as one of Hollywood's leading men.

Leslie Jordan shares stories from his performances in 'Will & Grace' and 'Sordid Lives' in this conversation about his acting career, moderated by Todd Amorde. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting. #lesliejordan #actors #ac...

Emily Watson shares stories from her performances in BREAKING THE WAVES, PUNCH DRUNK LOVE, and GOSFORD PARK in this conversation about her acting career. In the Q&A she also shares insight on voice work and authenticity in this career spanning discussion moderated by Esther Zuckerman. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, fil...

Angela Lansbury shares stories from her performances in MURDER SHE WROTE, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, and GASLIGHT in this conversation about her acting career, moderated by F.J. O’Neil. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting. #Ang...

Career Q&A with Bill Pullman.  Moderated by Stacey Wilson Hunt, New York Magazine. Born in Hornell, New York, Bill Pullman pursued stage work before making his big-screen debut in Ruthless People in 1986. Other comedies followed like Spaceballs and Clerks before the actor hit it big with roles in Sleepless in Seattle and While You Were Sleeping, then playing the U.S. president in the glob...

Career Q&A with Burt Reynolds.  Moderated by Paul Ryan.

Career Q&A with Elisabeth Moss. Moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. BIO: Elisabeth Moss stars as ‘Peggy Olson’ on the award-winning series Mad Men, which is currently airing its final seven episodes. In addition to the series’ numerous honors, Moss has received five Emmy Award nominations, a Golden Globe nomination, and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her performance on t...

Career Q&A with Kristin Chenoweth.  Moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, takes the lead in a career that spans film, television, voiceover and stage, effortlessly. She received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the ABC series Pushing Daisies (Pushing Daisies was also nomina...

Career Q&A with Christopher Meloni. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. Washington, D.C. native Christopher Meloni studied acting at the University of Colorado, Boulder, before graduating with a degree in History. He worked in construction and as a bouncer before breaking into acting, studying his craft in New York with legendary teacher Sanford Meisner. His television breakout role was on “N...

Career Conversations with Julianna Margulies.  Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. As an Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner, Julianna Margulies has achieved success in television, theater and film. Margulies won the 2011 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and was nominated for a 2012 Emmy Award in the same category for her work on THE GOOD WIFE. Mo...

A career retrospective with actor and television host Seth Meyers. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. Still photos by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images The views expressed in the presentation materials and films, and by the guests and moderators are solely those of the organization and/or individual providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, its staff or Board of Direc...

A career retrospective with television executive Warren Littlefield. Moderated by actor Bob Balaban. The views expressed in the presentation materials and films, and by the guests and moderators are solely those of the organization and/or individual providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, its staff or Board of Directors. Watch Past Q&A's: https://www.youtube...

Career Conversations with Henry Winkler, currently starring on HBO's BARRY.  Moderated by Michael Schneider, IndieWire.

Q&A with Andrea Martin. Moderated by Richard Ridge.

Conversations with Geoffrey Rush.  Moderated by Pete Hammond.

Career Retrospecitve Q&A with Kevin Bacon. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Back Stage. Kevin Bacon is one of the foremost actors of his generation. His talent for balancing starring roles with powerful supporting characters on both film and stage has allowed him to build a varied and critically acclaimed body of work. Just some of his film credits include "Tremors," "JFK," "A Few Good Men," "The R...

Career Q&A with Darren Criss, moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richard Ridge!" Darren Criss is a multi-faceted artist with an illustrious career spanning television, film, music and stage. He recently won a Primetime Emmy Award and received a Golden Globe nod for his portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy’s award-winning series “American Crime Story: The Assas...

Career Q&A with Steve Carell.     Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. ***** Watch Past Q&A's: https://www.youtube.com/c/SAGAFTRAFoundation/videos Follow the SAG-AFTRA Foundation on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagaftraFOUND/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagaftraFOUNDATION Twitter: https://twitter.com/sagaftraFOUND The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 50...