Stephen Tobolowsky

The Mystery Ingredient To Creating a Character

It is worth giving a thought or two to your character's spiritual make-up. Faith can fill in some of the holes left by the writer. That can set you free.

Find The Moment Before 'Zero'

When you rehearse a scene over and over again, it’s easy to get stuck in the emotional place at the end of the scene instead of rewinding to where you were at the beginning.

How To Read a Script As an Actor

I have spent my life reading scripts. Some of them have been good. Most weren’t. But it didn’t matter because I wanted to be in all of them - even the one with the bionic dog. For years, I have taken acting classes and read advice on how to ...

The Season of Discomfort

Stephen Tobolowsky on the pressures particular to an actor.

Stephen Tobolowsky Talks Life on a Press Tour

Stephen Tobolowsky talks promotional brass tacks in support of his “Dangerous Animals Club,” from Simon & Schuster

'The Mindy Project' Recap: Episode 2, 'Hiring and Firing'

Mindy's office gets heated when she and her co-worker must hire a new employee even though they don't get along.

Stephen Tobolowsky Defines Professional Acting

What does being a professional actor mean? My father would say, “You get paid.” That’s true and very important—but aside from that? I think it means you have to perform no matter what.

Stephen Tobolowsky On 'Glee' Conventions and His New Role

Stephen Tobolowsky joins a “Glee” convention in England, Cedering Fox’s “WordTheatre,” and Fox’s “The Mindy Project.”