The Best Inside The Actors Studio Episodes

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Updated April 15, 2024
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List of the best Inside the Actors Studio episodes, as voted on by other fans of the series. With so many memorable episodes of the show, it's hard to trust just one person's opinion of what the top Inside the Actors Studio episodes of all time are. Fans of Inside the Actors Studio are extremely passionate about the show, and there is often debate over which episodes are better than others. That's why this list exists- so you can vote for your favorites and we can find out once and for all what everyone thinks the best episode is.

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  • Robin Williams
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    37 VOTES

    Robin Williams

    The enduringly popular, quick-witted comic turned actor takes the chair in this hilarious episode.
    37 votes
  • Dennis Hopper
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    6 VOTES

    Dennis Hopper

    6 votes
  • Dustin Hoffman
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    A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.
    14 votes
  • Johnny Depp
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    12 VOTES

    Johnny Depp

    The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.
    12 votes
  • Robert Downey Jr.
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    12 VOTES

    Robert Downey Jr.

    It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.
    12 votes
  • Dave Chappelle
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    22 VOTES

    Dave Chappelle

    Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."
    22 votes
  • James Gandolfini
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    12 VOTES

    James Gandolfini

    12 votes
  • The Cast of The Simpsons
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    9 VOTES

    The Cast of The Simpsons

    This will be Julie Kavner's first interview with the other Simpsons cast.
    9 votes
  • Steven Spielberg
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    9 VOTES

    Steven Spielberg

    9 votes
  • James Woods
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    8 VOTES

    James Woods

    8 votes
  • Kevin Costner
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    11 VOTES

    Kevin Costner

    11 votes
  • John Goodman
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    11 VOTES

    John Goodman

    The good-humoured and accomplised actor of both hit movies and television shows, dramatic and comedic, takes to the stage to compare notes on his auspicious vocation.
    11 votes
  • Martin Scorsese
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    7 VOTES

    Martin Scorsese

    Vaunted director Martin Scorsese looks back at the highlights of his well-loved works, discusses his choice to become a filmmaker and his continued passion for celluloid.
    7 votes
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    12 VOTES

    Chris Rock

    Robert Lipton interviews comedian/actor Chris Rock about his career and background.
    12 votes
  • Gene Hackman
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    12 VOTES

    Gene Hackman

    12 votes
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    6 VOTES

    Jack Lemmon

    6 votes
  • Mark Wahlberg
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    11 VOTES

    Mark Wahlberg

    11 votes
  • Billy Joel
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    8 VOTES

    Billy Joel

    8 votes
  • Sean Penn
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    10 VOTES

    Sean Penn

    Actor Sean Penn is profiled and interviewed about his career.
    10 votes
  • Danny Glover
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    5 VOTES

    Danny Glover

    The popular and influential African-American actor speaks candidly about his style, his potrayal of famous figures, his charity work and his San Francisco heritage.
    5 votes
  • The Cast of Family Guy
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    5 VOTES

    The Cast of Family Guy

    Seth MacFarlane and company discuss the tempestuous tenure of one of the most loved risque animated shows on television, as well as recounting how they came to work together in the first place.
    5 votes
  • Jerry Lewis
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    9 VOTES

    Jerry Lewis

    9 votes
  • Kevin Spacey
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    10 VOTES

    Kevin Spacey

    The well-established actor discusses his rise from underdog to premiere Hollywood and stage star.
    10 votes
  • Conan O'Brien
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    4 VOTES

    Conan O'Brien

    English comic actor Ricky Gervais, star of the U.K. version of "The Office" and cable TV's "Extras," recaps his life and career journey in a chat with host James Lipton.
    4 votes
  • Spike Lee
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    9 VOTES
    9 votes