John Slattery is a critically acclaimed actor, director, and producer, widely recognized for his unforgettable portrayal of Roger Sterling in the series “Mad Men”. With a successful career spanning decades, John's versatile talent has garnered him prestigious accolades, including a SAG Award and four Emmy nominations.
Jon Satovsky delves into Slattery's career, changes in the entertainment industry, and the impact of AI. Plus, the financial instability many actors face. Hear about John's latest film starring Jon Hamm and Tina Fey, "Maggie Moores", his experience as a director, and how fatherhood has influenced his perspective on the industry.
Watch clips:
"I was terrible." Slattery's 1st Audition: https://youtu.be/0n_6HXrRe80
Conflict on the set of "Mad Men": https://youtube.com/shorts/5yyGKSPaH2Y
Embarrassing early performances: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5j86X4u_XmU
Will AI Replace Human Writers?: https://youtu.be/eQN_fA3EnkY
Timestamps:
(2:19) Changes in show business
(5:22) Impact of AI in entertainment
(7:57) Success of “Mad Men”
(10:59) Challenges of being a working actor
(11:41) Keeping out of whiskers - the challenges of financial stability in the entertainment industry
(14:55) Navigating ups and downs of show business career
(23:46) Directing vs acting
(24:41) Raising a child in the industry
(28:27) Reading the newspaper
Your host:
For over 25 years, Jonathan has started with a simple question – How can I help? His life’s passion is to solve challenges for others and unlock people’s potential to pursue their dreams. With a commitment toward immersive research, continued education, and client service, Jonathan has grown a loyal and committed clientele of family-based, multi-generational relationships. In his dual role as CEO and Chief Behavioral Coach of SAM, Jonathan provides leadership, coaching, advanced financial planning, and oversight across client relationships and business operations.
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