The Lazy Actor Podcast

The Lazy Actor Podcast

Every episode working actors join Ivan Wanis Ruiz to discuss the realities of the acting industry and reveal their methods and secrets to becoming a professional actor. The discussion is done through the lens of the great acting books of history. Every episode we review the key lessons of each book and discuss how it applies to the day-to-day of the working actor.

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August 10, 2021 97 mins
This episode we talk with highly successful character actor Julian Richings about his career and ask his thoughts on Chapter 4 of the acting book Audition by Michael Shurtleff #audition #JulianRitchings #acting https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724995/ https://thelazyactor.com https://radioradio.com https://theactorsplace.org
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This episode we talk with bilingual journeyman actor Jocelyne Zucco. We discover the impact of Michael Shurtleffs' book, audition. As well, Ivan, Jocelyn and Tim talk about memorizing lines, how to play a drunk and more.
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In this episode Ivan Wanis Ruiz talks with Canadian acting legend Tony Nappo. Tony talks technique, getting his start, and offers tips on how to build a solid career. As well, he and Ivan breakdown more from the must read acting book Audition by Michael Shurtleff. Plus the audition challenge from Ivan to Tony and producer Tim McLarty. #TonyNappo #Audition #Acting https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0621176/ https://theactorsplace.org https...
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In this episode Ivan Wanis Ruiz talks with Canadian actor Edie Inksetter. Edie is a well renowned Canadian actress known for her recurring role as Aunt Elizabeth in the TV series titled ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. Also, she has worked on various television projects and movies in 2020 such as Transplant, Capture, Schitt’s Creek, and October Faction. She has also appeared in Shoot The Messenger and Clarice. Here she chats with host Iv...
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Here's part 2 of Ivan's chat with Canadian actor Edie Inksetter as well as some acting exercises. Edie is a well renowned Canadian actress known for her recurring role as Aunt Elizabeth in the TV series titled ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. Also, she has worked on various television projects and movies in 2020 such as Transplant, Capture, Schitt’s Creek, and October Faction.
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Philip Williams is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He has played Sergeant Murphy in The Busy World of Richard Scarry, the janitor in Good Will Hunting, Buzz in Cyberchase, the Polar Bear in Franklin, and has appeared in The Hardy Boys, Jason X, Rupert, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, and Babar.
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Michael Kostroff is an American actor. He appeared on the HBO program The Wire as defense attorney Maurice Levy. He has worked constantly with respected producer/directors like David Simon and Aaron Sorkin. Michael is one of the steadiest working actors in the business, but is happy to fly under the radar when it comes to celebrity status.
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Michael Kostroff is an American actor. He appeared on the HBO program The Wire as defence attorney Maurice Levy. He has worked constantly with respected creators like David Simon and Aaron Sorkin. Michael is one of the steadiest working actors in the business, but is happy to fly under the radar when it comes to celebrity status.
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October 7, 2022 71 mins
In our episode premiere of Season 2, star of Introducing Jodea, Chloe Traicos discusses the book The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor with host Ivan Wanis Ruiz.
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December 1, 2022 93 mins
She's acted with Brad Pitt and Robert Redford as well as starred in the HBO series, Transporter. And this week she's Ivan's guest as they discuss Super Objectives based on Larry Moss book The Intent to Live.
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