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Simon Callow is a critically acclaimed actor, director, author and star of classic movies such as Room with a View, Shakespeare in Love and Howards End. However, it’s his part as Gareth in Four Weddings and a Funeral that many took to their hearts.
Callow’s failures include a childhood rejection that still haunts him, a play he directed which was savaged by the critics, painting and how he was ‘very annoyed’ not to get the movie part of Amadeus despite having played it on stage.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Childhood Aspirations and Influences
02:12 Coming Out and Its Impact
02:46 Reflections on Being Openly Gay in the Industry
06:34 Iconic Role in Four Weddings and a Funeral
08:16 Challenges and Fun of Filming
09:11 Amadeus: Stage to Screen Transition
12:31 Failures and Rejections
17:26 Personal Life and Family Background
20:12 University Days and Discovering Acting
22:10 Directing Challenges at the RSC
31:19 Artistic Pursuits and Painting
35:31 Modern Acting and Final Thoughts
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