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Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Episode number: 1

Overview: James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."

Elton John

Elton John

Episode number: 2
Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Episode number: 3
Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Episode number: 4

Overview: The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.

The Cast of the Producers

The Cast of the Producers

Episode number: 5

Overview: The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.

Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters

Episode number: 6
Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Episode number: 7
Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Episode number: 8
Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Episode number: 9
Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Episode number: 10
Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Episode number: 11

Overview: Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."

The Casts of Law & Order

The Casts of Law & Order

Episode number: 12
Tom Hanks (II)

Tom Hanks (II)

Episode number: 13

Overview: Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Episode number: 14
Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Episode number: 15
Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Episode number: 16

Overview: A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Episode number: 17

Overview: It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Episode number: 18

Overview: Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Episode number: 19

Overview: The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Episode number: 20

Overview: One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.