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He was a stage actor. His career didn't start with film. This article makes it seem like he was struggling to be a success long after he should have quit. Th
by herbig 11y ago
He was a stage actor. His career didn't start with film.
This article makes it seem like he was struggling to be a success long after he should have quit. They just have a completely wrong definition of success.
- sageikosa 11y agoBritish actors jumping back and forth between TV, stage and film are far more common than in America. If they don't maintain a certain amount of stage work, they must lose some British acting creds.
- gadders 11y agoPretty much. Stage acting is considered more prestigious.
- SuddsMcDuff 11y agoHe didn't get his first stage role until 42. I think the point still stands.
- vidarh 11y agoHe had roles on stage at least as early as 1978, so 32 or younger.
- yaskyj 11y agoAlso, his first TV role was in 1978. And even his age during Die Hard was wrong. Born in 1946, Die Hard came out in 1988 so ~42