Jeff Daniels Breaks Down His Career, from 'Dumb & Dumber' to 'The Newsroom' | Vanity Fair
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2021
- Jeff Daniels takes us through his legendary career, including his roles in 'Hawaii Five-O,' 'Ragtime,' 'Terms of Endearment,' 'Arachnophobia,' 'Gettysburg,' 'Dumb and Dumber,' 'Speed,' 'The Squid and the Whale,' 'The Newsroom' and 'American Rust.'
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Jeff Daniels is so underrated and so brilliant as an actor.
Totally agree
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i agree fully
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My words exactly. He certainly deserved much more recognition. A very intelligent and articulate man. I applaud him.
This feels like a 20 minute master class in acting. He made his career what he wanted it to be. What an inspiration for anyone.
100%! I learned more about the technical aspects of creating a character in this video than I have ever in 38 years. The little things like the half second delay or the cheek muscles are what's important a lot of times.
He should have been nominated in Terms of Endearmment.
It’s 22 minutes
@Dominic Gallegos... I was thinking of the same exact 2 parts.. Its funny how much of a difference that 1 second delay makes. Made him seem alot dumber n slower lol. The cheek drop thing was good too
The Newsroom was my first real contact with journalism. A decade later, I’m happily working as a reporter for a newspaper. Thank you, Jeff Daniels!
I have a hot scoop for you, buckfast.
that’s a real sad origin story considering how broken newsroom is lmao
@@showtime1235 Can't be that sad considering he got a career out of it.
He complimented Carrey's performance so well in Dumb & Dumber and that's not something anyone can do. He's just perfect, you can't possibly see anyone else in that role.
Hey Harry,ol' buddy ol' pal !
He outshines carrey
I can
He's a terrible shot, though
He really did balance Jim out so well that I don't think of just Jim when I think of the movie...I think of the pair of them ALWAYS
Its almost criminal that Jeff Daniels hasn't won an Oscar though. But thats ok. Because we all know hes freaking amazing!
Which he should have for Terms Of Endearment.
At least the Emmys has had it right and he has won two of those
If Hollywood has the balls to do a modern version of To Kill A Mockingbird, Jeff will be the first choice for Atticus Finch and win that much deserved Oscar.
The oscar is the biggest joke in Hollywood and by 2022 has lost all of his weight and meaning. Jeff Daniels simply does not need a silly, golden trophy. His cinematic footprints will remain visible forever.
@@KatarnCrusader it lack of big recognizeable.
Jeff Daniels' performance in Gettysburg is what inspired me to study American History. I thought he should've gotten an award for that performance.
Arachnophobia has to be one of the most underrated movies ever. A tight script, fun characters and it's genuinely terrifying, all with a PG rating.
pg is probly why its underrated. pg blows
Lol same rating as Frozen
PG-13 is more like it.
Jeff, Dumber and Dumber wouldn't be the comedy classic that it is without you.
Same 101 Dalmatiens
I remember being like, "...wait, Jeff Daniels is doing this comedy with Jim Carrey?!...I didn't know he could do that...", and he nailed it.
He nailed that role. As much as I love Nic Cage, I'm glad that he didn't get the role
Not knocking previous guests, but this career breakdown was the best yet.
I love his Eastwood quote. 100% mic drop moment for Jeff.
When it’s revealed that Kilrain doesn’t make it in “Gettysburg” the reaction that Jeff Daniels gives as Chamberlain just wrenches my heart. Top class acting.
An amazing storyteller, with a career built brick by brick, you can tell he’s passionate about being an actor and will always be chasing the dream
It is so refreshing for such a distinguished actor to talk about being a jobbing professional. Admitting to WORKING for his roles and being proud of it. MUCH RESPECT.
Jeff Daniels' portrayal of Chamberlain in Gettysburg is powerful!
Hearing his thoughts on Speed is hilarious
I still love that movie!
This is one of the best "breaks down his/her career" episodes. So so good everything he said, almost like a master class.
Should have been nominated for an Oscar for "Gettysburg." In a movie full of breath and scope Jeff Daniels brings war down the singularity of one man in battle and why the he was fighting for the Union. Amazing performance.
I wish he would have at least mentioned "Escanaba in da Moonlight" I mean he wrote, directed, and starred in it. Once you finally make sense of the ending plot that movie is gold. Absolutely brilliant opening monologue and a great deal of quick wit. Would loved to have heard 5 minutes on it in this piece.
Jack said, "this is the pro game..."
Well, Jeff, you're a fuckin pro now babe.
Thanks for all the entertainment
Jeff's character in dumb n dumber is so good,
i think the producers were looking for a Chris Farley character, but Jeff nailed it..
Jeffs honesty is makes him enjoyable to listen to also
No but him and Jim Carey were so iconic together-
Yes, way better than Chris Farley and David Spade
@Christian Believer... I dont know about all that. Plus its 2 completely different comedies and acts.. Farley did more of a loud n physical comedy, while Spade didnt play the "dumb" role at all. He always played the role of trying to keep the dumb one in check
Such an underrated actor. I love to hear people who are passionate about what they do talking about it, you don't even have to ask the right questions, they are going straight to the stuff you'd like to know. Although it's not in the video, I consider his acting on Pleasantville so thoughtful and sweet it's one of my favorites. The Martian was also a chance for him to break this persona and act more like a pragmatic jackass. Hail Jeff Daniels!
He's not underrated, he just knows what he wants.
This was great, but I really wish they showed him talking about "The Purple Rose of Cairo". I loved that movie and wish he could've shared stories of his experiences on that set...
Jeff Daniels: Unfiltered. All he did was drop his cheeks, but that expression is seared into memory. Bravo!
That Newsroom speech is one of my favourite monologues.
Thats due to you being a simple silly person. It is very bad stuff.
An amazing actor and story teller. He has captured not only his career journey in this piece,
but his human emotions, and wisdom that one acquires through life. Bravo Jeff Daniels. May you continue to bring joy to your fans.
I learned more about acting in these 20 mins, than in all my life. What a legend.
Two very different Harrys in 1994. Two brilliant movies that are now iconic and pretty genre defining for the 90s. Excellent actor 👏👏👏
That was his best year same with Jim Carrey.
I love hearing that Jeff Daniels went to bat so hardcore for the Farrelly’s and Dumb and Dumber! Here was a movie that could have easily been any of the thousands of other low-brow comedies that came and went in the 90s without so much as a splash (let alone make waves like “Dumb and Dumber” did) and his agents likely had some very valid concerns. But it’s refreshing to see an actor take themselves down a peg and whole-heartedly commit to bits as dumb as the toilet scene! Bravo, Jeff!
His most iconic line in a movie - "no it's a cardigan but thanks for asking".
“Skis huh?
They yours?
Both of Them?”
"PULLOVER!"
Killer boots man
It’s actually no it’s a cardigan but thanks for noticing
This guy is a sleeper. You don’t realize what he’s been and and how long he’s been doing it until you see something like this. And through it all, never made the rags or any “look at me” piece. Bravo Mr. Daniels.
Such a master of his craft. I love what he says about hiring talented people and turning them loose.
One of the people's actors... so relatable and down to earth. The no ego kind of guy you could hang with.
I love Jeff Daniels. He has such a warm presence, even when he plays characters with questionable morals. He reminds me of a cool neighbor or a favorite uncle. He is effortlessly relatable; I will watch anything he is in.
I absolutely adore this person. Not only he's a great actor, but he's so expressive and smart and down-to-earth. I'd love to share a beer with this guy.
The way he snapped straight into Harry Dunne-mode cracked me up 👏🏻😂
Dumb and dumber is one the funniest movies ever made, still love it
It is the funniest movie ever made. Anything with Jim Carrey is the funniest movie ever made unlike anything with adam sandler
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yes agreed. I am 65 (here in New Zealand) and my wife has stolen my D+D DVD).
Agreed. But what does that say about our intelligence as men?
Such a modest, articulate and intelligent guy. Brilliant overview.
I just love his matter of factness about the job of acting, no fluff, no glorifying or bs about it.
That is called midwestern nice!
Would love to hear him talk about Steve Jobs. Such a brilliant film.
The rant in "The Newsroom" is to me one of the brightest pieces of writing and acting I've ever seen in american TV
Loved this! He does not need to feel down for not getting awards, as a fan that does not alter my opinion of his skill.
Became a Daniel’s fan after watching him in the Looming Tower. Such a brilliant portrayal of a complex man in a very real horror
He's one the best, most versatile actors I've ever seen. His comedic skills are also highly underrated. I can remember him doing some improv skit with Jim Carrey on one of the late night shows and he outshined Carrey the whole time.
He is such a brilliant and inspiring man! He is so much more than what people see. What a talented gentleman. His stories for each life milestone is absolutely spectacular. I love his films. I feel like he was just the perfect piece to each film and role. I couldn’t see any other person playing in Gods & Generals, 101 Dalmatian’s, Gettysburg, Dumber & Dumber etc.. he has such talent that needs to be acknowledged! Absolutely f****** best.
“…and now I’m on a half-second delay.” That’s hilarious
Jeff has a great range when it comes to acting. Super talented guy.
Can we give Jeff his flowers????💐
He’s cast opposite of THE over actor of the century and instead of playing the straight guy he plays an equally dumb ninny and he’s just as funny!!! He’s just as funny as the funniest guy in the world ❤️
How dare you profile Jeff Daniels and not show the clip when he orders “BAYONEEEEETTTTSSSSS!!!” In gettysburg. This is a crime. Jeff is a magnificent actor in everything. Love him
Just watched John Goodman and now Jeff Daniels, I see there are others in the recommend list, but I wish these were just all in a playlist or titled in a way they could all easily be searched for together! Such great, laid back little retrospectives. Remind me a lot of the Off Camera interview series.
Nevermind, found it!
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jeff daniels as chamberlain in gods and generals and he gives the speech of Caesar crossing the Rubicon is one of the best speeches i have heard in film the fact his speeches in Gettysburg and gods and generals is not shown more is a crime dude has a way with words like tolkien except its the fact he knows how to pronounce every line
Over the last ten years, Jeff Daniels has proven to be one of the best dramatic actors of his generation. Newsroom, Godless, Looming Tower, The Comey Rule, and American Rust are all amazing, primarily because of the weight Daniels brings.
Thank you.
I freakin' love this genuine actor Jeff Daniels!!! Dumb & Dumber, Arachnophobia, Speed brilliant movies indeed! Please for jinkies' sake, let Jeff Daniel's win a flippin' Oscar one day!!
Dude. This man influenced the direction of my love for film so heavily and I never realized it until now.
having watched a bunch of these, this is the most honest and informative one! thank you, Jeff, i really enjoyed watching this! his speech in 'the newsroom' should be taught in history class cause it's so true. this is what the rest of the world thinks about you but yet you think you are the greatest country of the world. newsflash - you're not. nobody is, it's not a competition, we're all in this together!
The first movie I remember him that I caught on HBO when I was a teen was "Something Wild". I love that film. Liotta was crazy AF in it. Those guys are still in my top favorite actors.
BTW, I hate spiders and when I saw Arachnophobia, it freaked me out so much I hadn't realized I had slithered back over my seat 2 rows back. 🤣
Love that movie too. Such a random Michigan up north rental movie haha the Roscommon local store had 3 copies. It was huge to us haha
One of my favorite actors. Love this piece, learning and hearing Mr. Daniel’s perspective of his career, was inspiring.
I could listen to Jeff Daniels read Wikipedia entries for hours.
That opening rant in "Newsroom" remains one of the best few minutes of TV ever, IMO.
Jeff was great in the very underrated Timescape 'the grand tour' it was a low budget Sci Fi / Time Travel movie that deserved much more recognition than what it got.
101 Dalmatians is my favorite movie of his u can’t argue with me😭
Same
The one with Dr. Gregory House who adopted a mouse as his 2nd son ?
I wanted to hear more on his views on the Newsroom. Unbelievable series!
You guys need to do a third one. That would be frickin awesome
Holy crap. Maybe my favorite one of this series/theme. Time to watch some Jeff Daniels movies, what a guy. And that Clint Eastwood impression!!! hehehehe
Absolutely brilliant - probably one of the most versatile actors out there
Guest artist not mentioned, that's my favourite, thank you for each & every great film, tv, & play Jeff
An outstanding Actor that has never been given his full credit for being talented or his total due! Great Actor Jeff!
A shame The Martian isn't on here. Jeff Daniels is so good and has been one of my favorites since Dumb and Dumber. It's sad to hear most of his career was barely making it, but happy he's getting his recognition
This is the type of guy you want teaching your kids. The way he explains things and the experience of learning those things himself is really awesome.
"But he's not in those scenes, so yea im.gonna take it." S M A R T.
Those scenes made that movie.
His character, Louis Waters, in the The Hours was fantastic.
If Jeff Daniels is in something, even a toilet paper commercial, I'm gonna' be watching it - maybe several times. He is my absolute favorite, and the fact that he still lives in his Michigan hometown makes it even better. 💗💗
I remember seeing him in The Purple Rose of Cairo, and thinking, he absolutely gets this acting thing.
Godless was amazing, I really wish Jeff spoke about that. It was some of the most brilliant acting I have seen. I may just go watch it again right now!
Who doesn't love Jeff Daniels.
He is such a great actor and seems to be a genuinely lovely guy. This was great.
He was so great in the Newsroom. We desperately need a Newsroom for this era of America
I feel like the first role I saw Jeff Daniels in was 101 Dalmatians
Same here
For me it was some film about flying geese
I love his truthful take on how Hollywood works and how he navigated it through it.
That scene in "Th Newsroom" scene is iconic and still true. We still have not been the best country in... ever actually lol.
He is what you call an actor's actor. Complete pro!
So glad he went over Arachnophobia. Love that movie!
One of my most favorite actors, and very underrated IMO.
Fantastic autobiography. Informative, loads of nuggets in there.
I like that Jeff Daniels keeps talking down his career, yet he’s had a career that most actors would kill for.
I have a short list of actors that I will watch anything they are in. Jeff Daniels is on my list.
Good afternoon everyone.
EDIT: He is extremely engaging to watch in this video. I could listen to him tell stories about his carrier for hours.
Morning for me
That full circle moment with Jack Nicholson is so rad.
Arachnophobia was highly recommended and underrated to watch very often.
Great respect and admiration for Jeff Daniels. Thanks for this great video
Not just a brilliant actor, but he's a great playwright too. Escanaba in da Moonlight is possibly one of the most hilarious plays I've ever seen.
Underrated and brilliant..... Thank you sir for all these years of joy.
Awesome career 😎
i watched dumb and dumber the first time as a little kiddo. now im 31 and watched it like 20 times. ill fuckin do it again and again i dont mind... i freakin love this movie. thanks jeff!
Dumb and Dumber is so classic. A favorite in our family 😄
Wow. I was gonna skip to Purple Rose of Cairo and Something Wild...which, somehow, didn't even make this list, lol. Glad I watched the whole thing! Very entertaining!
It's been said before... he IS a great Story teller. What a honest guy
Great in Terms of Endearment.
Boy I cried...
So good. Jeff Daniels you are awesome!!!
Dumb and dumber was my life growing up. Can’t explain how many times I’ve watched and quoted that movie.
I love Jeff Daniels. Another good one he was in was My Favorite Martian with Christopher Lloyd. It’s so funny and underrated!