Pinchas Perry, the director of 'The Chicago 8,' offered me the role of the judge, and he did not know that, 35 years earlier, I'd played a judge in the theater production. So life has its own little twists and turns. — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
Pinchas Perry, the director of 'The Chicago 8,' offered me the role of the judge, and he did not know that, 35 years earlier,… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
Some directors don't say much. Michael Mann, for example. I remember on 'The Insider' he never had much to say. He would do a… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
'Mariah' was the first series-regular role for me, and that really came about because of 'Secret Honor.' That really was a direct result of… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
I think the thing that interests most actors these days is the strength and the quality of the writing. I think that's the main… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
The bigger the budget, the more people that you have to coordinate and it's not easy to do that always because, not only do… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
From the time that I was in high school, my life really revolved around live theater, so it almost feels genetic. — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
Plays are a pretty big commitment. It takes a minimum of three months out of your life, really. And if you have family or… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
'Good Times' was with a live audience, three camera, and that was really intimidating. Because there were people on both sides, moving from set… — Philip Baker Hall Copy Share Image
