@@TeamTerriGarber OMG! North and South is my favorite movie/tv show of all time and has been since I was 9 years old. I am in my mid-40’s now 😂. I just loved you as Ashton! I am so honored to meet you!!!!
Terri Garber! You played an amazing villianess! North and South has been one of my favorites since I was probably 5 or 6. I feel much like Phillip, you went far too underrated. I've only ever seen you once elsewhere on Jake and the Fatman. I followed you on Facebook years ago. I think you deactivated it maybe I'm not sure? The defined, distinguished demeanor you brought Ashton to life with was amazing! Your remarkable talent has always stuck in my mind! You really stood out in such a group of talent. The scene where you cried out, "I'm going to burn in hell with you Elkana!" Followed by the monolog where Ashton confesses her sins. Seeming to forget momentarily that her husband, and brother, Ore the man who loved the object of Ashton's seething hatred, comparative to Bent's fiery despise of Ore... That scene has always given me goosebumps... especially how you laughed... "She was a BLACK W****!" Damn how did you and Phillip not get put on the silver screen immediately after those performances? I'm so glad you commented and I got the chance to tell you just how much I enjoyed your work! I hope you are well! ❤❤❤
Mine as well. I was mine years old. My mother and I would get into arguments about being in bed by 9:30 my normal bedtime. I asserted my independence to stay up to watch the whole series.
This is amazing!!! I just found this series and was completely blown away. His performance was incredible, the entire production blows away 99% of what is produced today. Sincerely thank you for doing this
@@damonmcfarland9364 why is 3 bad? I’m watching the series slow because I enjoy it so much should I just skip season three? Is the production team totally different or was it bad just because of writing and Swayze being out
Casnoff's approach to Bent is spot-on. I've heard it said that "every villain believes he is the hero of his own story." That was the reason Bent comes across as such a memorable character. He could have been a one-dimensional cardboard villain but Casnoff's approach made him believable because you could see HE thought he was in the right the entire time.
I watched North and South when it first aired in 1985. I vividly remember his portrayal of Elkana Bent. He was the quintessential villain. He also played a cantor in an episode of the Nanny which was funny to watch as Fran fawned all over his character. Great interview.
Thanks for uploading this. I remember watching North & South as a kid with my parents, and i've always been a fan of the show. Its really nice to listen to Philip give such an in-depth interview and talk about so many behind-the-scenes stories
Thanks for this interview. I was disappointed you didn't have him discuss his experience working with Terri Garber as she was obviously the most connected to him in the story.
When an actor plays a villianous role so well that you wish you could shoot through your tv screen to hurt the character, that actor has done his/her job. Philip Casnoff's portrayal of Bent is captivating! Such a great performance!
Thank you so much for sharing this interview! Philip Casnoff is one of my favorite actors, and North and South is an amazing mini-series so full of great actors. In my opinion, the character of Bent nearly walked away with the picture. That's saying something with all of the tremendous actors. I love hearing the behind the scenes stuff and the actor's perspectives, and their observations and the like. This was an amazing look back on North and South. Casnoff seems like a lovely, articulate gentleman serious about his craft.
Have been following Philip Casnoff ever since he was in “North and South”. I have all 3 series on DVD. Have seen in him some other roles, too, including a wonderful time travel movie called “For All Time (2000). He has a beautiful singing voice, too. Seems like a heck of a nice guy, too.
North & South was a superb series. Everyone was brilliant in their parts, the wider story was brilliant in how it encompassed that broad sweep of American history. The two lead characters were relatable and flawed but there were three compelling villains in Bent, Justin LaMotte and Salem Jones. I come back to it every now and again.
There is no doubt in my eyes that he gave one of the best performances in the entire trilogy. I still have memories of his scenes with Wendy Kilbourne in Episode One and with Steve Harris in the final episode of 1994's "Heaven and Hell: Book 3". Really top notch.
In my opinion the best characters was actor James Read who played George Hazzard and Patrick Swayze who played Orry Main. Probably you mean best villain character.
He played such a mean guy in North & South that it's hard to believe he's the same nice person you see here person! Just shows what a great job he did.
Oh, how we loved to hate the character of Bent!!!! He had us steaming....yet, he always kept you captivated!!! I am a huge North and South fan....it was the reason our mother 'allowed' us to have a TV again....she was known to destroy them!! LOL :P
First time I saw Casnoff was in Oz as Russian Mob Inmate Nicolai Stanislofski. But I also saw North and South and I didnt know he played in whilst I never knew him before. He plays very well the Bad guy and keep a real grudge towards Swayze as he feels humiliated after Swayze defeated him in sword fight demo. A great Actor .
20:10 I can't believe Casnoff said he'd watched Elizabeth Taylor and Gene Kelly work and learned from them, and you didn't immediately ask for a few examples of things he learned from them!
The series had some interesting villians - Bent, Ashton Main, Justin LaMotte, Forbes LaMotte, Captain Turner etc. Though they were all from the South. Shame David Carradine is dead. Would love an interview with him, just to hear him say "The Sowth".
I was really young when North and South was on TV. My grandpa watched the miniseries and let me watch it with him. Because of his role as Bent being totally believable and good, I hated to watch anything with Philip Casnoff.
I HATED BENT but i love Mr Casnoff :) he played that PART SO DAMN WELL . i mean shit Bent made me so pissed , ever time i saw his face lol . MR CASNOFF you are truly one of a kind . i even seen you in LAW & ORDER SVU ... when i first notice you in that show, i thought OH HELL NO YOU CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE ? l.ol LOVE YOU MAN i truly do :) May god be with you through all the days ( HAPPY Valentine MR Casnoff aka BENT ) :p LOL :)
The more I find out about actors from all generations... the more I remember not to confuse the actor with the character. The actor almost always disappoints.
Philip mentioned Bundy, and I think he would have made a better Bundy than Mark Harmon did, even though I enjoyed Harmon's performance playing that vile, evil creature.
Exactly. After 1964, when the Republicans nominated Barry Goldwater. everything changed. African Americans started voting Democrat, and racist Southerners started voting Republican. Today all the white racists vote Republican
Liked his role in George Washington mini series, so different as Lafayette? Seems like the real Philip that in Bent reflects his personality more, being an ultra liberal anti Trump?
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I was in North & South as Ashton. I love what Philip had to say. Very thoughtful. A true actor.
Were you one of the teenagers playing the role or are you Terri Garber?
@@auntiez4917 it’s me!
@@TeamTerriGarber OMG! North and South is my favorite movie/tv show of all time and has been since I was 9 years old. I am in my mid-40’s now 😂. I just loved you as Ashton!
I am so honored to meet you!!!!
@@auntiez4917 thank you.
Terri Garber! You played an amazing villianess!
North and South has been one of my favorites since I was probably 5 or 6.
I feel much like Phillip, you went far too underrated. I've only ever seen you once elsewhere on Jake and the Fatman. I followed you on Facebook years ago. I think you deactivated it maybe I'm not sure?
The defined, distinguished demeanor you brought Ashton to life with was amazing! Your remarkable talent has always stuck in my mind! You really stood out in such a group of talent.
The scene where you cried out, "I'm going to burn in hell with you Elkana!" Followed by the monolog where Ashton confesses her sins. Seeming to forget momentarily that her husband, and brother, Ore the man who loved the object of Ashton's seething hatred, comparative to Bent's fiery despise of Ore...
That scene has always given me goosebumps... especially how you laughed... "She was a BLACK W****!"
Damn how did you and Phillip not get put on the silver screen immediately after those performances?
I'm so glad you commented and I got the chance to tell you just how much I enjoyed your work!
I hope you are well! ❤❤❤
My favorite mini series ever. I still watch it and appreciate it.
Me, too. Great series.
I was 12 when I saw Phillip Casnoff play and he was outstanding as the rest.
Me too!
Mine as well. I was mine years old. My mother and I would get into arguments about being in bed by 9:30 my normal bedtime. I asserted my independence to stay up to watch the whole series.
Great interview! I got to meet him at the North and South reunion a few years ago. An amazingly nice man. Love hearing his stories!
That accent he had for Bent was so much fun!! Great actor.
@magnetpi99 wasn't it though! His dialect was spot on and all his own. He made his characters voice so distinguished.
@@saraslightlyawkwardintuiti8055 So true! I really enjoy his performances.
This is amazing!!! I just found this series and was completely blown away. His performance was incredible, the entire production blows away 99% of what is produced today. Sincerely thank you for doing this
I really miss the mini series era. Such classic productions. Book 1 & 2 are great. Book 3.... quite bad. 😂
@@damonmcfarland9364 why is 3 bad? I’m watching the series slow because I enjoy it so much should I just skip season three? Is the production team totally different or was it bad just because of writing and Swayze being out
@@Jacksonzole57 Book 3 doesn't deserve all the hate it got.
@@robertisham5279 OK I’ll check it out
@@damonmcfarland9364 Yeah, we don't talk about Book 3.
Casnoff's approach to Bent is spot-on. I've heard it said that "every villain believes he is the hero of his own story." That was the reason Bent comes across as such a memorable character. He could have been a one-dimensional cardboard villain but Casnoff's approach made him believable because you could see HE thought he was in the right the entire time.
"Military genius".
Excellent point. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Philip Casnoff has the loveliest voice, and he played such a horrible man!!! A true talent.
I watched North and South when it first aired in 1985. I vividly remember his portrayal of Elkana Bent. He was the quintessential villain. He also played a cantor in an episode of the Nanny which was funny to watch as Fran fawned all over his character. Great interview.
Definitely deserved an Emmy or golden globe for Bent role
Thanks for uploading this. I remember watching North & South as a kid with my parents, and i've always been a fan of the show. Its really nice to listen to Philip give such an in-depth interview and talk about so many behind-the-scenes stories
Thanks for this interview. I was disappointed you didn't have him discuss his experience working with Terri Garber as she was obviously the most connected to him in the story.
He's an actor who REALLY loves acting. That's why he's so good.
Just re-watched North and South and enjoyed it again. Saw Philip Casnof playing Sinatra in a series or movie years ago, very good too.
This dude looks fantastic for his age.
Damn this man was 72 years at time of the interview??? amazing skin... he looks fantastic
Beautiful and talent man! Here in Greece we loved him those days!
When an actor plays a villianous role so well that you wish you could shoot through your tv screen to hurt the character, that actor has done his/her job. Philip Casnoff's portrayal of Bent is captivating! Such a great performance!
Thank you so much for sharing this interview! Philip Casnoff is one of my favorite actors, and North and South is an amazing mini-series so full of great actors. In my opinion, the character of Bent nearly walked away with the picture. That's saying something with all of the tremendous actors.
I love hearing the behind the scenes stuff and the actor's perspectives, and their observations and the like. This was an amazing look back on North and South. Casnoff seems like a lovely, articulate gentleman serious about his craft.
Have been following Philip Casnoff ever since he was in “North and South”. I have all 3 series on DVD. Have seen in him some other roles, too, including a wonderful time travel movie called “For All Time (2000). He has a beautiful singing voice, too. Seems like a heck of a nice guy, too.
I was just re-watching North and South yesterday!
Love this guy. I was so fortunate to see him in the Broadway production of Chess. He has an amazing voice. Such a talented man
You saw it LIVE? No, I'm not jealous at all. 😉
North & South was a superb series. Everyone was brilliant in their parts, the wider story was brilliant in how it encompassed that broad sweep of American history. The two lead characters were relatable and flawed but there were three compelling villains in Bent, Justin LaMotte and Salem Jones. I come back to it every now and again.
love him as elkanah bent and his role in oz! thank you for that interview
Danke Philipp. Soviel Hintergrundinfos zu bekommen, ist echt ein Geschenk und die Art wie er Bent gesehen hat.
Loved him in North & South and in his role as Lafayette!!!
My gosh...he's so nice!! Who woulda thought!!❤
I love the books and movies.
Bravo on this interview, here is someone I would have a pint with. Should also be said what a fine singer Mr. Casnoff is.
There is no doubt in my eyes that he gave one of the best performances in the entire trilogy. I still have memories of his scenes with Wendy Kilbourne in Episode One and with Steve Harris in the final episode of 1994's "Heaven and Hell: Book 3". Really top notch.
he played in iron clads too besides north and south 1,2,& 3.. i got all of those when they first came on tv
one memory of watching North and South that sticks with me is the sword fight with Patrick Swayze's character Orry
He deserved an Emmy
Best character from North and South SIR. Greetings from Denmark SIR
In my opinion the best characters was actor James Read who played George Hazzard and Patrick Swayze who played Orry Main. Probably you mean best villain character.
LOVE this dude..
He played such a mean guy in North & South that it's hard to believe he's the same nice person you see here person! Just shows what a great job he did.
Unforgettable character.
How much i hated him as bent in north and south, but he played it so well! fine actor!
Beautiful man❤😍 Philip
Did Phillip Casnoff ever make an album. I just love his singing voice.
Wow! Didn't know that Patrick Swayze "slept in" some days on the set 😅😅
He played the mean coach in the movie “little girls in pretty boxes” a movie about gymnastics
Loved him in the Nanny as the cantor
He was soooooo good as Bent. fantastic series
Great interview
He deserve a award for best antagonist role
Elkanah Bent and Chess' Freddie Trumper were very multilayered complex characters villain and antihero and Casnoff was awesome as both!
I would like to see him be interviewed abouy his rolein strong medicine
He's looking good for someone in his 70s...
I love to hate Bent in the wonderful series North and South😊. Mr. Casnoff is an amazing actor and have a beautiful smile.
Thank you for sharing - I always wanted to know who this actor was - his thoughts ...
Oh, how we loved to hate the character of Bent!!!! He had us steaming....yet, he always kept you captivated!!! I am a huge North and South fan....it was the reason our mother 'allowed' us to have a TV again....she was known to destroy them!! LOL :P
First time I saw Casnoff was in Oz as Russian Mob Inmate Nicolai Stanislofski.
But I also saw North and South and I didnt know he played in whilst I never knew him before.
He plays very well the Bad guy and keep a real grudge towards Swayze as he feels humiliated after Swayze defeated him in sword fight demo.
A great Actor .
It’s quite funny that he played Sinatra in the Tv movie that produced by Sinatra daughter! He really a good actor!
He's so much different than Bent. Amazing.
20:10 I can't believe Casnoff said he'd watched Elizabeth Taylor and Gene Kelly work and learned from them, and you didn't immediately ask for a few examples of things he learned from them!
I loved Phillip !!! Bent was such a bad guy, just proves what a great actor he is !!!!
He sang the best version of Pity the Child that I’ve heard. I wonder if he can still pull it off
He's a great actor!
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He was in "Oz", as a Russian gangster
"Military Genius"
The series had some interesting villians - Bent, Ashton Main, Justin LaMotte, Forbes LaMotte, Captain Turner etc. Though they were all from the South.
Shame David Carradine is dead. Would love an interview with him, just to hear him say "The Sowth".
He seems so nice here.
He must be such a great actor to play such a horrible sob character
I was really young when North and South was on TV. My grandpa watched the miniseries and let me watch it with him. Because of his role as Bent being totally believable and good, I hated to watch anything with Philip Casnoff.
For such a lovable guy playing such a son of a bitch is a HUGE feat. Think of Danny Glover in The Color Purple. This is the same league.
Goofy AF accent, but I love it.
who came here from The Nanny and him playing a young cantor turned actor?
I HATED BENT but i love Mr Casnoff :) he played that PART SO DAMN WELL . i mean shit Bent made me so pissed , ever time i saw his face lol . MR CASNOFF you are truly one of a kind . i even seen you in LAW & ORDER SVU ... when i first notice you in that show, i thought OH HELL NO YOU CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE ? l.ol LOVE YOU MAN i truly do :) May god be with you through all the days ( HAPPY Valentine MR Casnoff aka BENT ) :p LOL :)
I SIR......am your DRILL MASTER!
"SUH" 😆
@@laurieg.3016 You will reply.....NO I DON'T SUH!
Is that understood SUH?
I loved to hate him, lol. He was great actor. That said, I liked him in the Ironclads.
I would like to have known more about Bent’s back story
I’ve always thought Bent’s accent was too much. Cartoonish. And I don’t know anywhere in the South that produces accents like that.
But it was perfect for the character! Bent was over the top!
Holy shit...I always saw him playing Russian characters and I just thought he was Russian.
The more I find out about actors from all generations... the more I remember not to confuse the actor with the character. The actor almost always disappoints.
Finally Elkanah Bent became a nice guy!
I didn't care for the reference to Trump
Bent’s father abandoned him so it says a lot.
Yep! This is why Bent was so awful. He didn't feel loved by his Dad and didn't know who his real Mom was. He was damaged for sure.
Norh and south willans Nr 1 Bent 2 Justin lamothe 3 Aston Main 4 salem jones 5 forbes lamothe 6 Isabell hazzard
7 Virgillia
8 capitaine Turner : libby director
Casnoff is a Great actor - character Bent was such an sob
Man you did such a good job such a great villain. Bent was totally evil so was Ashton. Who was worse him Salem or David Carradine's character.
Philip mentioned Bundy, and I think he would have made a better Bundy than Mark Harmon did, even though I enjoyed Harmon's performance playing that vile, evil creature.
Wait.....but he doesnt seem evil....what happened to him.
The North was Republican while the South Democrats
Dixiecrat Conservative Democrats that became today's Conservative Republicans
Exactly. After 1964, when the Republicans nominated Barry Goldwater. everything changed. African Americans started voting Democrat, and racist Southerners started voting Republican. Today all the white racists vote Republican
Lesson learned from the Bent character - be evil and beautiful wealthy ladies will fall in love with you....
I thought he will kill Charlie's boy
The k k k kept living and hurting so many but now the police prutality is working on it's behalf.
Now I really despise Bent! Sucks to hear his political hypocrisy.🙄
😅😅😅😅😅😅 well we can still respect the acting talent.
Suh
Liked his role in George Washington mini series, so different as Lafayette? Seems like the real Philip that in Bent reflects his personality more, being an ultra liberal anti Trump?
Yes...biden is far more villanous than Trump. Love Philip, however.
Exept for George and Madeline other good guys in the series had a little arrogance against the so called blacks.
Now I remember why I can’t stand him
Had to turn it off as soon as he got nasty and political. Prior to that, he was interesting. Too bad he ruined it.
Take a look at his work on Broadway, he's got a great singing voice.
Bent ty kanalio!!!