The Actors Room
- Episodes
- 169
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Nov 2, 2026
About the podcast
This show is based primarily on comments by host Jeff Torowski about popular documentaries.
Episodes 169
Ep169 - William McNamara Interview
William McNamara is an American actor whose career spans film, television, and independent productions. He became particularly recognizable during the late 1980s and 1990s, establishing himself as a versatile …
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William McNamara is an American actor whose career spans film, television, and independent productions. He became particularly recognizable during the late 1980s and 1990s, establishing himself as a versatile leading man and character actor.
His newest venture is the true to life web series called "The Trouble with Billy."
Billy was gracious enough to join The Actors Room to talk about his current status and his past films like Dream a Little Dream, Wildflower, Stealing Home, Chasers and Copycat.
Thank you for all your support.
Ep168 - Goodbye Tom Skerritt
The Actors Room pays tribute to a special man and actor. Tom Skerritt was a gem of a talent that will never be forgotten. All the way from his early work in Warhunt with Robert Redford, to MASH with Robert …
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The Actors Room pays tribute to a special man and actor. Tom Skerritt was a gem of a talent that will never be forgotten. All the way from his early work in Warhunt with Robert Redford, to MASH with Robert Altman, to A River Runs Through it with Robert Redford and Alien with Ridley Scott. Just a wonderful talent. You will be surely missed Mr. Skerritt. Respect always.
Ep167 - Horror Films (Top 10)
The Actors Room highlights its Top 10 Horror Films of all time. Please support the show on iTunes and YouTube.
Ep166 - Reality Bites (1994)
Reality Bites is an unforgettable Generation X film. Directed by Ben Stiller and starring Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janine Garafalo and Steve Zahn. The Actors Room highlights the film and all the behind the …
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Reality Bites is an unforgettable Generation X film. Directed by Ben Stiller and starring Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janine Garafalo and Steve Zahn. The Actors Room highlights the film and all the behind the scenes information.
Ep165 - Lala Sloatman Recap
Lala Sloatman was gracious enough to appear in The Actors Room to discuss her life and career. I give a recap of the interview and dive into topics discussed and other information. Thank you once again for …
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Lala Sloatman was gracious enough to appear in The Actors Room to discuss her life and career. I give a recap of the interview and dive into topics discussed and other information. Thank you once again for listening to my show.
Ep164 - Lala Sloatman Interview
Actress Lala Sloatman has lived within the Hollywood scene since the 1980's. She joins The Actors Room to talk about some of her experiences as Frank Zappa's neice, appearing in several popular movies, being …
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Actress Lala Sloatman has lived within the Hollywood scene since the 1980's. She joins The Actors Room to talk about some of her experiences as Frank Zappa's neice, appearing in several popular movies, being Corey Haim's girlfriend and much more. Below are links to Lala Sloatman:
Ep163 - Marlon Brando's "The Duke in His Domain" by Truman Capote
Author Truman Capote's biopic piece on Marlon Brando is dissected in The Actors Room.
Ep162 - The Crash (2026) Mackenzie Shirilla
The Actors Room dives into the most popular documentary on Netflix. The location of this tragic story of Strongsville, Ohio is my home. "The Crash" happened just around the corner. Join me as you get a …
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The Actors Room dives into the most popular documentary on Netflix. The location of this tragic story of Strongsville, Ohio is my home. "The Crash" happened just around the corner. Join me as you get a different objective and opinion about the horrific occurance. Two innocent young men lost thier lives on July 31st of 2022 when a Toyota Camry slammed into the corner of a brick business building with Mackenzie Shirilla behind the wheel. Please support the show. Thank you for listening.
Ep161 - Laurence Fuller Interview
Laurence Fuller is a multi-talented artist, classically trained at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theater. His passions are grounded in Shakespeare and poetry. As an actor, he was done tremendous work in …
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Laurence Fuller is a multi-talented artist, classically trained at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theater.
His passions are grounded in Shakespeare and poetry.
As an actor, he was done tremendous work in Independant Film.
He has also dove into the depths of visual art collaborating with artists such as Val Kilmer and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Ep160 - Tootsie (1982)
Dustin Hoffman gives one of the most versative performances in cinema history. Tootsie is a touching film filled with tremendous acting and directing.
Ep159 - The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Martin Scorcese directs one of the most controversial films of all time called "The Last Temptation of Christ." The film stars Willem Dafoe as Jesus, Barbara Hershey as Mary Magdalene and Harvey Keitel as Judas.
Ep158 - An Open Secret (2014)
Amy Berg directs a documentary based on child-actors being sexually abused within the Hollywood film industry. This subject matter is sensitive material. The Actors Room will do its best to keep calm in …
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Amy Berg directs a documentary based on child-actors being sexually abused within the Hollywood film industry. This subject matter is sensitive material. The Actors Room will do its best to keep calm in explaining my thoughts on the subject. Please remember these are just my opinions and people should do their own research on such matters.
Ep157 - Russell Sams Recap
The Actors Room gives a behind the scenes look into its first interview. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you once again, Russell. You made my year!
Ep156 - Russell Sams Interview Pt.2
The Russell Sams Interview continues with details about his audition and performance in the cult classic film "Rules of Attraction." Russell also gives insight on his love for acting and his workshop called …
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The Russell Sams Interview continues with details about his audition and performance in the cult classic film "Rules of Attraction."
Russell also gives insight on his love for acting and his workshop called "The Actors Way In."
This episode is filled with amazing content you can only find in The Actors Room.
Below are links to all of Russell Sams sites:
Ep155 - Russell Sams Interview Pt.1
The Actor's Room interviews the talented actor and director Russell Sams. Many topics of his life and career are discussed in the first part of the journey. This artist knows what the business is all about and …
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The Actor's Room interviews the talented actor and director Russell Sams. Many topics of his life and career are discussed in the first part of the journey. This artist knows what the business is all about and what it takes to succeed.
Russell reveals how he got to Los Angeles, and the struggle to get his foot into the door.
What led up to Russell getting the opportunity to be in the cult classic film "Rules of Attraction?"
Tune in and find out.
Below are the links to check out all that Russell Sams has to offer.
Ep154 - Taxi Driver (1976)
Watching Taxi Driver is like having a fevered dream and not being able to wake up. Robert DeNiro gives one of the best performances of his career. The Actors Room highlights this Martin Scorcese film that …
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Watching Taxi Driver is like having a fevered dream and not being able to wake up. Robert DeNiro gives one of the best performances of his career. The Actors Room highlights this Martin Scorcese film that defined the character of New York City in the middle 1970's.
Ep153 - Harrison Ford
Mr. Harrison Ford is one of the most successful actors of all time. He has given us epic characters such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones to enjoy. The Actors Room highlights his life and acting career. You may …
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Mr. Harrison Ford is one of the most successful actors of all time. He has given us epic characters such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones to enjoy. The Actors Room highlights his life and acting career. You may also learn more about the man you didn't know.
Ep152 - Rob Reiner
Rob Riener was one of the finest directors of his generation. The Actors Room analyzes his six most popular films. We also delve into the heart-wrenching story behind his death.
Ep151 - Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Roman Polanski not only directed Rosemary's Baby, but he also adapted the screenplay from the Ira Levin novel of the same name. Most consider this film to be one of the greatest Horror classics ever made …
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Roman Polanski not only directed Rosemary's Baby, but he also adapted the screenplay from the Ira Levin novel of the same name. Most consider this film to be one of the greatest Horror classics ever made. Paramount Executive Robert Evans had a vision to produce Rosemary's Baby and played a big part in putting it all together by casting the right actors. The Actors Room delves into what it took to make this wonderful and creepy film.
Ep150 - Zodiac (2007)
David Fincher directed this entertaining and mysterious film in 2007 called "Zodiac." The Actors Room podcast highlights both the movie and the case. Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo give …
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David Fincher directed this entertaining and mysterious film in 2007 called "Zodiac." The Actors Room podcast highlights both the movie and the case. Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo give memorable performances to a very underrated classic.
Ep149 - Robert Redford
Robert Redford was a legend. The Actor's Room podcast pays tribute to one of the most influential artists of the century. He was not only a beautiful man but also a great actor, director, producer and …
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Robert Redford was a legend. The Actor's Room podcast pays tribute to one of the most influential artists of the century. He was not only a beautiful man but also a great actor, director, producer and environmentalist. He also created The Sundance Institute to nurture Independant film making. They don't make them like Bob Redford anymore...that's for sure.
Ep148 - The Wonder Years (1988)
American suburbia of the 1970's is captured in a sitcom that walked a fine line between comedy and drama. It was the writing of this show that made for tear-jerking moments at the end of each episode. The …
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American suburbia of the 1970's is captured in a sitcom that walked a fine line between comedy and drama. It was the writing of this show that made for tear-jerking moments at the end of each episode. The Actors Room highlights a special show and all the characters and actors that helped to make it great.
Ep147 - American Murder: Laci Peterson (2024)
Laci Peterson went missing on Christmas Eve of 2002. Her husband Scott was suspicious from the start of the investigation. The Actors Room will highlight the documentary put out by Netflix and give it's take on …
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Laci Peterson went missing on Christmas Eve of 2002. Her husband Scott was suspicious from the start of the investigation. The Actors Room will highlight the documentary put out by Netflix and give it's take on everything surrounding this shocking story.
Ep146 - Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Coppola/Cage is an artistic force in the entertainment industry. The Actor's Room will highlight the Academy Award winning actor by giving insight into his childhood, early career and other acting accolades.
Ep145 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas were the driving force behind bringing "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to the stage and screen. Ken Kesey's popular novel is brought to life on the screen starring Jack …
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Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas were the driving force behind bringing "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to the stage and screen. Ken Kesey's popular novel is brought to life on the screen starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. One of the greatest movies of the 1970's is highlighted in The Actors Room podcast hosted by Jeff Torowski.
Ep144 - John Malkovich
Presence and mystique are two words that best describe the one and only John Malkovich. He has mastered both the stage and the screen. John continues to act and direct all around the world. He is one of the …
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Presence and mystique are two words that best describe the one and only John Malkovich. He has mastered both the stage and the screen. John continues to act and direct all around the world. He is one of the most well respected artists of the past 50 years.
Ep143 - Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese brings life to the screen like no other. His work brings us colorful characters and engaging relationships. The Actors Room will highlight the artist that brought us Taxi Driver, Raging Bull …
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Martin Scorsese brings life to the screen like no other. His work brings us colorful characters and engaging relationships. The Actors Room will highlight the artist that brought us Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas and The Wolf and Wall Street.
Ep142 - Val Kilmer
The Actors Room Podcast pays a short tribute to an artist that captivated the lives of everyone around him with his pure talent and engaging personality. Val Kilmer will leave a mark on the entertainment world …
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The Actors Room Podcast pays a short tribute to an artist that captivated the lives of everyone around him with his pure talent and engaging personality. Val Kilmer will leave a mark on the entertainment world that will never be forgotten. Please join me as I touch on some of the work he has done and other observations of mine about the man, the actor and legend.
Ep141 - Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer is regared as one of the most talented and beautiful actresses of all time. She possesses a broad palate of talent that includes drama, comedy and musical abilities. The Actors Room Podcast …
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Michelle Pfeiffer is regared as one of the most talented and beautiful actresses of all time. She possesses a broad palate of talent that includes drama, comedy and musical abilities. The Actors Room Podcast does its best to highlight this enchanting artist.
Ep140 - Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman was a force of nature. He cared deeply about acting and the process that made him one of the greatest actors of his generation. Hackman won 2 Academy Awards for his performances in "The French …
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Gene Hackman was a force of nature. He cared deeply about acting and the process that made him one of the greatest actors of his generation. Hackman won 2 Academy Awards for his performances in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven." The Actors Room Podcast pays tribute to one of the best character actors of all time.
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