Just call me a family man and an actor who digs his whole scene, side interests and all. Just say I feel mighty good at the ripe old age of 27.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Since first starting my career, I've grown accustomed to working with actors older than me. I'm always the youngest.
The people I've respected most in the industry over the years - Paul Newman, for instance. I just loved the way he handled growing old on-screen. It's understanding that you're now basically a character actor. Which is fine, but you have to pay attention to it.
One day, when I was 33, I shifted. I suddenly saw acting as a higher calling. I understood that my goal was to serve the play. And I realized if an actor can make audiences' hearts resonate or make them question their values - that's an important thing to do!
When a family film is done well, there's a character that every member of the audience can relate to. I want to be one of those guys.
I'm an actor in between jobs right now, so I kind of live the life of a 7-year old.
You have to succeed as a young actor, then as a dad actor, those would be my 'Harvey Moon' years, then as an old actor.
It feels like as you get a bit older, you've worked out the things that are good for your life apart from with acting.
I happen to be very good with younger actors because I have extremely vivid memories of that time of my life, and kids are just funny.
You feel an affinity with younger actors, because, you know, it's a very insecure job. And it can be a long time before you feel like, you know, things might be all right.
I consider myself a very lucky actor that, approaching 60, I'm still employed and employable.