Donnie Wahlberg Interview (full): Ross Owen's BAND OF BROTHERS CAST INTERVIEWS 2010/11
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- Donnie Wahlberg played Carwood Lipton.
In this interview, Donnie Wahlberg talks about his audition process, Carwood Lipton and Boot Camp. Michael Cudlitz calls in to surprise Donnie. Recorded Wednesday 27th July 2011.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION...
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the making of HBO's epic mini series Band Of Brothers, Ross Owen in conjuction with Black Sky Radio caught up with the actors in a series of exclusive interviews. The interviews were aired LIVE on BlackSkyRadio.com/ throughout 2010/11. Listen to more of our Band Of Brothers cast interviews at bandofbrothersw.... ggf35hre54vf65sssssssssssfr4546576889&%^$%$%£
The show is 20 years old. It is still as powerful as it was when it was first filmed.
I’m in the middle of watching it for the third time right now. These interviews just add more… everything.
I recently just finished watching it for the 1st time. Loss for words. Absolute hard fucks. So much respect to the men of Easy and may they Rest In Peace. One of my favorite parts of the series is when Toye tells the cameraman in Bastogne ‘We didn’t need fuckin Patton to rescue us’, and they always agreed even after the war that they didn’t need to be. Straight chills.
im watching it for the first time in 2022. I am 31 and my grandfather (who passed in 2003) fought in the battle of the bulge. I understand now why people say this is the greatest miniseries of all time.
It’s timeless like the reality it’s based on.
Donnie Wahlberg was cast perfectly and his acting was absolutely top-notch.
You know it is a good series when watching certain scenes for at least the 15th time still brings tears to your eyes.
I will always have more respect for Donnie than any of the other actors on Band of Brothers for his wonderful portrayel of Lieutenant Carwood Lipton of Huntington, WV which is about 30 minutes from where I live. I visited Lipton’s grave not too long ago and paid my respects.
Donnie Wahlberg was great in band of brothers. It was the best war series ever made.
The Pacific was very Good Too
Greatest mini series of all-time. I don't think anything will ever touch it.
BoB> The Pacific
The Pacific was awesome, but it was a different war, fighting the Japanese; the brutality of the PTO was different than Europe. Both series are brilliant and worth the time to watch. I've seen both any number of times.
@@lsford777I value both series. For my generation the movie 'We were Soldiers Once' hit the nail on the head.
I am a Vietnam combat veteran and I have to say that you guys nailed it.
Donnie Wahlberg did an awsome job playing Sgt Carwood Lipton. He is my favorite actor of the whole series. I also really appreciate him in everything else I see him in.
he's so humble and seems like a genuinely nice guy
Bret Schueneman lmmpp
I love how Donnie and Michael felt that it was very important to get the story right. I am also proud of how they felt having been involved in a Band of Brothers. They got a good glimpse into how veterans feel about each other. Something that just cannot be explained to civilians.
I have the dvd set of BOB and watch it at least 5-6 times every year. This interview with Donnie brought it home to me why BOB means so much to me. These actors did “everything” they could to “honor” these brave veterans. Just going through the motions was not good enough for these actors. They all should be proud of what they delivered on the silver screen. C. Carwood Lipton was one my favorite characters in this epic series. Thank you Donnie Wahlberg for a great performance…of a great man!
This may sound like fluff but I truly am very proud of all the actors in Band of Brothers. They did a beautiful job. I watch the film series at least once a year.
My Dad was a supervisor in Detroit building tanks for the guys.
Thank you all for what you accomplished in this.❤
Been a NKOTB fan since 1989. Donnie Wahlberg was good in the role in Band of Brothers, I forgot that I was watching him. That’s how amazing he was.
From 2004 onwards I was on the moderator staff of a huge unofficial fansite for ABC's' Lost. Great show that didn't really end well but it did garner a huge fan base at the time. Was chatting with one of the members, gent from Birmingham, England, he was ecstatic because he'd gotten tickets to see NKOTB on their reunion tour in Birmingham...I think. Maybe it was Liverpool. Somewhere in the north of England, anyway. And someone else had started a thread on the band in our Music subforum of the part of the board for discussing thing outside the show. Could not resist posting a picture of Donnie from Breaking Point, two week's beard on his face and looking like someone caught in a meat grinder. Because that was what Carwood Lipton was going through at Bastogne.
@@Fred_Lougee he just disappeared into that role. I’ve seen them 10 times in concert, & one time our “seats” were literally against the stage so we “touched” by all the guys. My mom even got a hug from Donnie. When you go see them in concert he’s just so wonderful w the fans & is an amazing entertainer. He just lights up on stage. But as good as he is on stage, he was EVEN BETTER as Lipton!! The quiet confidence he gave to him was very reminiscent of what I observed from grandpa, a Marine who served on Guadacanal. The “I just did what needed to be done, & then went back about my life” attitude. He really did those men proud.
The true talent of that family.
As a WWII history buff This show meant More to me than Anything I'd watched to that point in my life, other than the birth of my 2 sons. They were just old enough to watch the series w/me after getting it on DVD, and feel played a Huge role of them feeling their duty to join the military and serve our Country. My youngest in the Army & oldest still serving in the "Chair Force" as he & others refer to it as a Master Sgt.
It was great that those old vets got to tell their stories I'm such a dramatic and honorable way.
That they knew what they had experienced and felt and done would always be remembered. They made the world a potentially better place.
My father was serving as a driver and security during the trials in Nurnberg when he turned 19. He never forgot what he saw and heard there and had the most respect for the older combat veterans that he got to know during that time.
Rewatching BoB for the 3rd time, first time I've heard this interview. This is really interesting- Donnie Wahlberg really seems to have deep respect for the real life person he played and seems like a nice guy.
He's not as flashy as his brother but he's a better actor.
All the guys that portrayed the real E Company are great...
I think band of brothers is some of the best television I have ever seen.and a great homage to the men of the 101st and 82nd and the incredible feats that they accomplished.
The rank of Sergeant is probably the most important in any formation, it is the glue that holds it all together and a good Sergeant will do that, a poor one will let it fall apart.. Some think they can rely on their stripes and bully their people, shouting and threatening some are too soft, try to be overfriendly and allow things to slip. You can tell a really good Sergeant when he/she will ask someone to do something rather than tell them to and they do it because they want to not because they are being ordered. It reveals how they respect and trust that Sergeant, and there is that understanding that he/she is in charge and they don't need to be constantly reminded of it. Its a two way thing, Donnie's performance illustrated this perfectly. I probably haven't described this very well but as an ex Sergeant myself it was so clear to me watching the show, great performance.
NOTE: You're never an ex-sergeant. I was in for 23 years and retired as an SFC. They way I see some organizations run, I think back to ANOC, "When in doubt, take leadership of the situation." It's a hard lesson to break.
As a senior CPO in the Royal Navy I would say, as a good SNCO you should be a buffer from the worst desires of the officer cadre, yet be tough enough on your guys that they do no wrong. Get to know all of your people individually, know their strengths and develop them where appropriate. Always be easy to talk to, always give them respect and courtesy (unless they prove they need a more deliberate approach). Never shy away from taking hard decisions and pushing your team, but lead by example and push yourself just as hard. Also it is important to support and guide young officers without infringing on their authority, yet keeping their inexperience and enthusiasm from making poor decisions. Best job in the military.
@@adriandowland2283 So true. As the saying goes, "Never have your men do something you would not do." Also, something I've noticed since retiring from the military. In the civilian workplace, various things are lacking: leaders, initiative, responsibility, and integrity. Leaders direct from the front and bosses yell from the rear. One word: pathetic.
It's true the Noncoms are the backbone of the military...
he was great as lipton,seems a nice guy too.
I love the excited tone of Donnie's voice when he asked, "Is that Cudlitz?" (giggle) Hopefully, Michael will one day make a cameo on "Blue Bloods", maybe as one of Danny's old Marine buddies.
Donnie absolutely hit it outta the park playing Carwood Lipton low key best performance in a great show just brilliant the scene where spears is talking about the men having a great leader and says you don't know who I'm talking about do you ? It was you all along that scene just gets me every time such brilliant performances
23 years ago now, still as good as ever. The special effects have aged very well. My wife and I watch it every year at Memorial Day.
Right actor for Lipton no one else could have done his part better
And What a great Role Donnie played fantastic..
To me, that character has carried over to how he plays Danny Reagan in Blue Bloods.
I see it, too.
All the guys were amazing but I really really love Lipton. He was SUCH a great character and leader to the men, and Donnie was absolutely flawless in playing him. Lipton and Eugene Roe were my guys. but it's hard really to pick a favorite cause they had so many great guys.
"and the guys that didn't make the show (were in there) too..." Oh man. I never really thought about it. Could you imagine being one of the actors called back for multiple auditions but not getting the part? You later see how massive Band of Brothers becomes. Twenty years later & the cast is still getting together for reunions & signings for fans.
The show introduced an entire generation of US & UK actors to the world. So many went on to become huge Hollywood stars (even if some had minor roles)... Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Damian Lewis, Simon Pegg, Stephen Graham, Dominic Cooper, Andrew Scott, Cudlitz, McDonough, McCall, Grimes.... I can't imagine how that would've felt knowing you just missed out on a massive break for your career, not to mention the networking that comes along with working with all those aforementioned stars + Spielberg & Hanks. Also makes me wonder how many actors that didn't get the part went on to find other success in Hollywood.
There were two actors I couldn’t take my eyes off every time they were on screen. They were just so magnetic & attractive. Those 2 actors…….James McAvoy & Tom Hardy. Tom Hardy is even naked in one scene.
Carwood Lipton is probably my favorite person/ character in the entire series. I can’t imagine anyone other than Donnie portraying him. Band of Brothers is such an exceptional series. I grew up on WW2 movies. I’ve seen them all many many times but there’s something special about Band of Brothers. It’s much more than another War movie. I feel like these soldiers were family members or best friends of mine.
Hah! Kudos to Donnie, he called the jump boots Corcorans. Which is correct. I was a paratrooper for 6 years and everyone who refers to them, calls them Cochrans. Petty as hell I know, but a sign those cast members did bond and absorb what they were doing. Those Corcorans with the trousers tucked in are a monumental thing in the airborne.
I got to wear them in the late 90s when i was in the 101st at Campbell and it was pretty freaking cool getting to wear them.
@@mattbegley8613 Thanks for serving. I went TDY to Campbell air assault school in '87, right after an instructor died doing an Aussie from a Blackhawk, the hook tore out of the ceiling and he plummeted. So we used Huey's instead until they worked out that problem. Jumped into Suchon DZ on Campbell in '89, 1AM, they had 6 inches of rain over two days, I sunk into the mud to my knees landing. So I called it Suck-chon DZ from then on. LOL, my only Fort Campbell stories.
@@uncleandyguitarherbst1157 it must have been spring because it seemed like it rained from the beginning of February till the beginning of May, but a fun unit to serve in and it was certainly my pleasure, thank you for your service as well!
You are wearing Corcoran or you are a dirty “leg”
That wasn't the only thing. He referred to West Point as Green Point. In other interviews he's called the directors the COs and the crew the Butter Bars.
What a thoughtful and intelligent interview Donnie gave. Interesting, and really cool!
Having visited Normandy eight times and followed the BOB on one visit, it is the most epic part of our history..
I love all the band of brothers stuff on RUclips. I love the history, the behind-the-scenes everything
Damn... ive seen the series so many times. I know they went to great extents to keep the story as accurate as possible, but this is beyond what I’d expected.
This was a great interview. He deserves more roles.
My all time Favourite series, and I still get emotional and can equate each actor to the original men in Easy Company through the interviews. THANK YOU ALL
Donnie was so good in this film that I didn’t even realize this was a New Kid on the Block until I saw his name in a feature of the movie. He is AMAZING as an Actor.
Probably the best Movie/Documentary ever made....Donnie Wahlberg was awesome!
Donnie makes a great point about Carwood Lipton telling him that it drives veterans crazy when there are these little moments in war movies when the director points things out to the audience or that the tempo in the movie stops so the characters in the movie can talk about something emotional or of something like that. Its the reason why i dont really care for Saving Private Ryan but love BOB. Private Ryan had these cliches and paused moments where they stop and almost honor themselves or their fallen. That shit doesnt happen in combat, you gotta keep your ass moving in a combat zone or youre as dead as the guy who just bought it. You honor him and his memory later but in that moment you dont have a gdamn minute to "search your feelings" or any bullshit like that. It drives me insane when they do that in movies.
Donnie was brilliant in band of brothers he is exceptional at showing a vulnerability in a character in my opinion he is a hundred times the actor that his brother is
He was 2LT Lipton, wasn't he? Remember when 1LT Spears said to him "the men always had one they could count on... you don't know who I'm talking about, do you..." And he told him he was going to get a commission. By the way, do you remember the scene toward the end when they entered Hitler's Tea Room? I was THERE and they NAILED the interior. It was EXACTLY the same. That's a must visit... in Germany about 8km from Salzburg Austria. You get up to it in a gold plated elevator.
These guys have no idea what it means for real veterans. Awesome work.
wow...great insight in to the making of band of brothers....no wonder it is so enduring
He was fantastic as Lipton.
He was so far into it I did not recognize who was playing Lipton until now
"There's nothing higher than a Sargent" I heard. Like Sgt. Sanders (Vic Morrow) in "Combat" and of course Sgt. Lipton. I love them all.
Since watching him on BOB, I also love watching him on Blue blood.
The guy who played Dick Winters was just as amazing, as were Buck, Guarnier(?) and the rest. Excellent casting for the show.
Damien Lewis. (Winters)
*DW sound like a super dude. A real pro*
Pass in review! Company, eyes right! Thanks Donnie, you’re awesome!
This is the best WWII series made. The casting was great, everyone was invested into their roles. SPR is right up here as far as a film. I have both, purchased the DVD set of BoB as soon as it came out.
Donnie Whalberg Band of Brothers... I wanted to watch this.. I know its old but.. its highly recommened. Thank you, I watched Blue Blood.
It’s so awesome to hear the reverence that every single one of these actors have to the men they are portraying and the story that is being told. Awesome
Donnie, an amazing multi-talented entertainer.
It was cool watching Michael Cudlitz on The Walking Dead. I thought I was watching Bull Randleman slaying walkers. KUDOS TO ROSS OWEN FOR BEING "A OR THE POWER TO BE" in the formation of these interview videos.
I think this series really changed War movies and shows. Because every war movie I've seen post band of brothers are more authentic. They also try and honor the people they are portraying.
Matthew Arenson I somewhat disagree, in my opinion it is thanks to movies like Schindlers list and Saving Pvt Ryan which made BoB possible. I think Tom Hanks and Spielberg were inspired by making Saving Pvt Ryan and didn’t want to close those doors and found the angle to continue working on this topic.
But one thing is for sure, I am glad Easy Company got its glory amongst the greater mass and that is thanks to BoB.
best thing i ever watched....hoping for more....
Donnie, Michael, thank you and all of “E”
Company, (surviving and portrayed) for taking those who never had to have the “Military Experience” through truth!
Specialest 4th, Class Richard P. Fournet,
256th, Infantry brigade, Headquarters, headquarters company, Military Police Platoon. 04/01/1969 - 03/31/1974.
My all Time favorite War Movie!. Hands down!.
I think his role as lipp was one of the best ever to be honest
re: Boot camp "There are reasons the army takes 18 year olds"...this is a very smart quote, donnie is exactly right. While their "boot camp" was only 2 weeks long, with most of the actors being in their 30's/40's/late 20's, that is going to be a rude awakening and tough on an older body. I went thru Marine boot on Parris Island (13 weeks, 3 days) in '74 when I was I new 19 year old and we had one recruit who was at the 27 year old age limit, and it almost killed him and he was eventually dropped. An 18/19 year old body recovers much quicker and as Donnie said they are malleable compared to being a grown man.
Fantastic actor(s). Respect!
I guess picking the right actor for the part makes or breaks a movie, wow, only dedicated directors put in the long hours to keep focus all day putting together a cast is awfully tough job. My God that's why band of brothers was so successful, thanks for the hard long hours of work, to interview so many actors , gees that's a very tough job
Fantastic performance, underrated. I wish he had more pieces to his name.
excellent interview.
Great interview. Show was EPIC!
Donnie Wahlberg is a marvelous dramatic actor, much better than his brother.
His voice is so sweet
This was my favorite Guy Lipton was a role model The guy you can respect
Just watched the series again for the 14th time
The show was painful..and real..and relief when the war ended
D W One of those actors who makes it real
Fantastic interview into the insight of a soldier in how living every second and minute felt, that you were getting closer to hell than closer to the end!
It was great these actors stuck with it for hours on end out in the middle of nowhere. Let’s them feel a little of what it was really like for the men they portray. May they now report to St. Peter and report as another soldier who did his duty!
Thank you for the upload.
Think Donnie and Mark will ever make a serious war movie together? It might be breathtakingly good.
Donnie is so encouraging
Wahlberg was the best of that series!
Damien Lewis as dick winters , surely.
Every actor on that show was excellent, it was inspired casting, BOB is hands down the best mini war series ever, loved the Pacific too but the closeness of BOB is lacking in Pacific
I got to meet Donnie at Ohare ..I smiled at him just after checking TSA
Best show ever
"fresh out of green point"? Donnie still gets a thumbs up for a great interview :)
+cookiemonster Green Point is where all the greenhorns come from :-)
thought greenhorns come from west point lol
RamblingDude a "green horn" is another name to describe the rookie, the new guy, who's just startin out and can't find his ass with both hands and a map....
16:10 is what I was referring to. Donnie meant to say "West Point" and instead said "a good officer might come fresh out of green point". He's not referring to greenhorns or being green, I assure you. We can thank Arron Seet for leading us a stray....and green horns come from green point lol.....and I'm from Green Point.
GREAT photo with the 2LT bars.
Great family..Wahlberg's
Ep 4 and 7 are my favorites. 7 is Lipton's.
So glad it was Donnie instead of Mark in this masterpiece Don't get me wrong I love Marks work and he is a big big force in acting. People seem to sometimes overlook Donnie but he is sooo good in BoB and it may go down as his best work
I turned 26 in boot camp, Donnie!😎
Some video from the show would have been nice
Donnie is comfortable with his life
Is there a part 2 interview with Donnie.
There's a science to building a soldier, airman, marine, sailor. I can't speak to how other countries do it but what we do in America is pretty impressive. Imagine that every military person you've seen went through what they did but quite a bit more. And sleep well.
I am by no means an expert my grandfather was a sergeant in Canadian air force during ww2. One thing i remember him telling me was that he went to go visit his cousin in Walter reed - he was an American soldier - not uncommon for many Canadians to have relatives in USA - anyway he was always appalled at how differently enlisted men were treated in comparison to officers . Any time the subject of the USA being the best place to live would come up that is what he remembered how poorly wounded /injured veterans were treated. That has to catch up to you sometime i reckon
@@pjpredhomme7699 I don't see how that connects to my comment. But I agree with you on enlisted/officers. From my time in the Air Force I decided the enlisted/officer mechanism in the military was "Un-American". It's a hold over from European monarchy. A way for the rich to ensure their children entered the military on another level because they could afford college. In a true American meritocracy the best would be chosen from all of them for leadership roles regardless of whether one of them has a degree in musical theory.
On the other hand I hope your country is never damned by someone with an anecdote. When I was in medical care for all members of the service was really good. Once they're out? I can't comment.
Donnie is very cool..
Rick Schroeder as Winters? That would have been bad.
Not bad but Damien Lewis is Winters, no one else could ever play Winters like him
You should see Rick Schroeder in The Lost Battalion. It's a great movie.
Ahh boot camp...so much fun. And by fun, I mean like having your butt kicked by total strangers 24 hours a day. The cast of this show did an amazing job - this is easily the best television miniseries of all time. I still watch it at least once a year - good to remind yourself that you don't have problems.
Donnie Wahlberg did a great job portraying Carwood Lipton. He was so genuine. All the guys portrayed their men well. Band Of Brothers Best movie of all time without question !!
I can relate to the Jump Boot pain.
Tell Donnie that the sharp pain in his mid back is most likely a rotated thoracic vertebra. See his local chiropractor for an anterior dorsal adjustment. A couple of adjustments and he should be fine. You're welcome.
Most videos that feature static pictures with audio seem to cut out every few seconds when watching on chromecast. This video doesnt! How
OMG, can you imagine Ricky Schroeder as Winters? o_O
I love Ricky Schroeder but Damin Lewis was awesome!
Yes, I could imagine him as Winters. You should see him in The Lost Battalion.
I like Donnie in BoB and now in Blue Bloods.
Did you guys really run Currahee?
Rick Schroeder as Dick Winters???
I don't think so Tim
He said they just reading parts for other guys. It's part of casting, cmon.
Sobel looked just like Margaret Hamilton.
You can’t be an infantryman and not get a back injury!