Standing Ovation

Jake Gyllenhaal On Max Pomeranc in 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'

Jake Gyllenhaal describes Max Pomeranc's performance in "Searching for Bobby Fischer" as, "one of the greatest" he's ever seen.

Zac Efron on Johnny Depp in 'What’s Eating Gilbert Grape'

Zac Efron shares his favorite Johnny Depp performance.

Erica Dasher On Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel in 'Irreversible'

The star of ABC Family's "Jane by Design" on two naturalistic performances in gasper Noe's reverse-order thriller.

Jessica Lange Inspired Sarah Paulson to Act

Emmy-nominee Sarah Paulson credits Jessica Lange's role in "Frances" as one of the reasons she became an actor.

'Revenge' Star Gabriel Mann On Naomi Watts in 'Mulholland Drive'

Gabriel Mann, who can be see on ABC's "Revenge," calls Naomi Watts' performance "brilliant" in "Mulholland Drive."

Gary Cole on Michael Shannon and Paul Dillon in 'Killer Joe'

Gary Cole relives seeing Michael Shannon and Paul Dillon perform in "Killer Joe."

Bill Hader's Favorite Performance

Emmy-nominee Bill Hader gives his take on the unintentionally-funny performance by Michael Palin in "Life of Brian."

John Stamos on James Earl Jones in 'Fences'

Emmy-nominated actor John Stamos, who appeared along side James Earl Jones in "Gore Vidal's The Best Man," says Jones' performance in "Fences" gave him goose-bumps.

Octavia Spencer on Jessica Chastain in 'Jolene'

There are not many actresses who would consider playing a role with nudity, let alone a shy one. But Jessica was able to imbue the complex character with naïveté yet worldliness, insecurity and confidence.

James Marsden on Dustin Hoffman in 'Straw Dogs'

James Marsden shares why Dustin Hoffman in "Straw Dogs" is one of his favorite performances.