Interview

From 'Deep Space' to 'Cairo'

As an actor of Arab descent, Alexander Siddig has strong feelings about what roles he'll tackle and conversely pass on.

Going Rogue With Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog is the kind of daring director who shoots his documentaries like narrative films and his narrative films like documentaries.

Man of Action

Ford created two of the most recognizable and beloved icons in film history: space cowboy Han Solo in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, and the wisecracking, whip-snapping, fedora-sporting Indiana Jones.

Sandra Bullock Up Close

After starring roles in box office hits "The Proposal" and "The Blind Side," Sandra Bullock recently received her first Oscar nomination for her performance as tough-talking Leigh Anne Tuohy.

For Michelle Glick, Fear is Inspiration

When Michelle Glick saw her first solo show, her response was, "That is so scary, why would anybody do that?" But it was the fear, the craziness of baring one's world, that drew her into the idea.

Scrubbing In

Back Stage caught up with Kevin McKidd to discuss his experience at the helm of the an episode of "Grey's Anatomy"—titled "Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)"—and how being an overthinking actor helped him.

From Supermodel to Film Lead

"But to play someone who is real and alive—that's intimidating," asserts model-turned-actor Liya Kebede, who is tackling Waris Dirie in Sherry Hormann's film "Desert Flower."

Naomie Harris Goes Back to School in 'The First Grader'

Harris plays Jane Obinchu in the heartwarming true story of Maruge, an elderly ex-revolutionary who, in post-imperialist Kenya, seeks the basic education denied him in his youth.

Labor Pains

Giving birth to a character in a new show has long been one of Alice Ripley's ambitions.

The Power of Imagination

Karey Kirkpatrick has been writing screenplays for about 22 years, and, he jokes, "about 18 of those have been spent putting voices in furry creatures' mouths."