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The article profiles actor Ryan Gosling. He founded a band and he plays ukulele. Unlike other actors his age, he does not make the same movies and does not care about franchises, branding or ratings. He was a member of the television series "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" at the age of 12 and starred in another series "Young Hercules."

The article profiles 41-year-old actor Ewan McGregor. He is married for 17 years to Eve whom he has four daughters. He stars with Naomi Watts in the movie "The Impossible," directed by Juan Antonio Bayona. Other films on his credit include "Transpotting," "Velvet Goldmine" and "Moulin Rouge." He grew up in Scotland, lived in London, England and then Los Angeles, California.

The article profiles U.S. TV actor and director Anton Yelchin. Yelchin mentions that he is fascinated with the idea of how ethnic groups have assimilated into massive capitalist societies. He says that he got involved in the entertainment industry because he wanted to pay his own bills and became independent from his parents.

The article features comedy actor Russell Brand, star of the 1981 romantic comedy movie "Arthur." Russell has done British stand-up, and supporting roles in the films "Get Him to the Greek" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." He is married to pop-star singer Katy Perry. In "Arthur," which opens in April 8, 2011, Brand works with director Jason Winer and actresses Greta Gerwig and Helen Mirren.

The article features Canadian actor Michael Cera. It cites the films that he made and the roles that he played in his short but successful career, including the films "Youth in Revolt," "Superbad" and "Juno" as well as the sitcom "Arrested Development." It also reveals that Cera is scheduled to star in the Edgar Wright's comic-book adaptation "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."

The article focuses on the career and personal life of actor Nicolas Cage. He was born in California on January 7, 1964 to Joy Vogelsang, a dancer, and August Coppola, a literature professor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for two roles in "Adaptation." His third wife, Alice Kim, gave birth to a son named Kal-El on October 3, 2005. INSET: STRANGER THAN FICTION.

An interview with actor and comedian Ricky Gervais is presented. When asked about the subjects of his stand-up shows, he explains that he likes the ironic vanity of a stand-up comedian, noting that some forget to be funny. One of his rules for stand-up comedy is not to do one-liners because he believes that audience do not learn anything from such a performance. He provides a brief overview of his film "Cemetery Junction."

The article discusses actor Jeffrey Wright's role in the movie "Cadillac Records" in which he plays musician Muddy Waters. He has also acted in the movies "W" and "Quantum of Solace," the article indicates. Other topics include the night he spent in jail in Shreveport, Louisiana and his efforts on behalf of President-elect Barack Obama's election campaign.

The article presents an interview with actor Clive Owen in anticipation of the release of his film "Children of Men." He talks about the first scene of the movie, which involves an explosion in a café. One of the questions prompts him to reflect on his own ideas about fearful scenarios of the future. He also talks about the sentimental feelings he has for New York City.

Focuses on the life and acting career of motion picture and television actor Robert Downey Jr. Family background; Filmography; Impact of the actor's drug addiction on his career.

Profiles American film actor Owen Wilson. Common type of role played by Wilson; Factors influencing Wilson's interest in acting; Titles of the films done.

Features Billy Crudup, a film actor nominated at the Tony Awards for his role as murder suspect in Martin McDonagh's "The Pillowman." Reaction to his experiences in theater acting; Scandal relating to Crudup's relationship with actresses Mary-Louise Parker and Claire Danes; Film credits; Crudup's similarity with his character in the McDonagh's play.

The article profiles singer Michael B. Jordan, who is starring in the film "Fruitvale Station" in July 2013, discussing the reception of the film at the Sundance Film Festival and how Jordan worked to portray the life of protagonist Oscar Grant, who was shot by police in Oakland, California, in 2009.

An interview with Australian actor Geoffrey Rush is presented. When asked about the performance of "The Diary of a Madman" by Nikolai Gogol, Rush tells that the story depicts the political issues surrounding Russia under the czarist monarchy. When asked about the critique blogs Rush read against "The King's Speech," Rush tells that the book has led to decline of films based on books. Rush was nominated as the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Best Supporting Actor, wherein he lost to Christian Bale.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author discusses how a video he made when he was a teenager assisted him in becoming a professional actor.

In this article the author profiles the actor Christian Bale on the occasion of the 2006 release of the film "The Prestige," directed by Christopher Nolan. The piece charts Bale's career from his childhood, when he starred in "Empire of the Sun" through two films that will be released late in 2006, "Rescue Dawn," directed by Werner Herzog and "Harsh Times," directed by David Ayer.

Interviews New York City-based actor Jesse Eisenberg about his portrayal of characters in films. Recruitment of local actors in films produced in New York; Portrayal of a Hollywood werewolf in "Cursed".

Presents an interview with Willem Dafoe, motion and stage actor in New York City. Kind of relationship with his partner Elizabeth LeCompte; Singing and acting influence; Family background.

Interviews the actor, William H. Macy. Macy's description of his friendship with David Mamet; Macy's description of his experience in growing up in Maryland and Georgia; Macy's description of his bedroom during his teenage years; Types of music listened by Macy.

Presents an interview with actor Anthony Mackie. Personal background; Career highlights.

Reports on developments in the career of former "Saturday Night Live" actors after leaving the television show. Dan Aykroyd's career after his hit films; Eddie Murphy's success in reviving his career after "Pluto Nash"; Mike Myers' success with "Austin Powers" and "Shrek"; David Spade's appearance in "Just Shoot Me".

Focuses on the career of actor Anthony Mackie in the U.S. Background in theater; Involvement in the film "Brother to Brother"; Citation of other motion picture projects.

Interviews director Jim Jarmusch in New York City. Description of the film "Coffee and Cigarettes"; Views on the selection of actors and actresses; Addiction to smoking.

Focuses on actor Omar Sharif's approach to playing the character of an elderly Arab shopkeeper in French playwright François Dupeyron's script for the movie "Monsieur Ibrahim." Sharif's analysis of the character; His views on being typecast as an elderly Arab; Roles he has played in his career.

Focuses on the performance of Robert Downey Jr. in the motion picture 'The Singing Detective.' Appreciation on his recovery from drug addiction; Overview of the story; Reaction of the actor on his performance in the motion picture.

Presents updates on motion picture projects in the United States, as of September 8, 2003. Ensemble cast of director Spike Lee's social satire 'She Hate Me'; Storyline of 'Gray Matter,' a film project of El Camino Pictures; Actors appearing in the independent film 'Searching for Bobby DeNiro.'

Describes the performances of actresses who played Catherine in the play 'Proof.' Gwyneth Paltrow, Mary-Louise Parker; Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Features U.S. actress Michelle Williams. Comment on working for the comedy play 'Smelling a Rat'; Career in theater; Opinion on living and working in New York City.

Previews the musical `Brutal Imagination.' Real-life story where the musical is based on; People who collaborated in making the musical; Actors in the musical.

Profiles Ben Vereen, an actor in the musical 'Fosse.' Work experiences; Opinion on the closure of the show; Goals in life.

Features theater actress Pamela Gien. Response to her solo performance in 'The Syringa Tree.'

Reports that actor Robert Sean Leonard is set to act in the musical 'The Music Man,' directed by Susan Stroman in New York City starting August 7, 2001.

Features actress Brooke Shields who will be portraying the role of Sally Bowles in the musical `Cabaret.' Motion pictures of Shields that are related to `Cabaret.'

Provides information on the drama `The Last Letter,' directed by Frederick Wiseman. Participation of actress Catherine Samie in the production; Plot of the play.

Describes the performance of actress Polly Draper in the motion picture `Blur.' Information on the character played by Draper.

Features Brian Stokes Mitchell, leading actor in the play `King Hedley II.' Musicals wherein Mitchell has starred in; Views on the play's writer August Wilson.

Profiles John Ortiz, an actor who co-founded the LAByrinth Theater. His performance in the play `References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot,' by Jose Rivera; Details on the theatrical productions made by Ortiz.

Provides information on actor Tim Sampson who plays Chief Bromden in the drama `One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' staged in New York City. Family relationship; Details on his father, Will, who played the same part on the movie version of the play; Professional background.

Presents information on the role of United States actor Henry Winkler in the play `The Dinner Party,' in New York City. His professional and educational background; Synopsis of the play.

Profiles actor Spalding Gray. Personal and professional background; His participation in the 1960 political drama `The Best Man.'

Profiles stage actress Daisy Eagan, along with information on her role in the romantic drama `Where Everything Is Everything.' Synopsis of the drama; Characters portrayed by Eagan.

Deals with the bidding on some photographs of actress Morgan Fairchild in August 2000. Movies and stage performance; Her experience in New York City.

Features stage performer Staceyann Chin and her show Hands Afire. Personal and educational background of Chin; Career achievements.

Features actress Kate Burton who stars in Brian Freil's play `Give Me Your Answer, Do!' Similarities of the play's story to Burton's real life; Other plays that featured Burton; Other casts of the play.