Simon Callow is a critically acclaimed actor, director, author and star of classic movies such as Room with a View, Shakespeare in Love and Howards End. However, it’s his part as Gareth in Four Weddings and a Funeral that many took to their hearts.

Callow’s failures include a childhood rejection that still haunts him, a play he directed which was savaged by the critics, painting and how he was ‘very annoyed’ not to get the movie part of Amadeus despite having played it on stage.

✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Intro

01:35 Childhood Aspirations and Influences

02:12 Coming Out and Its Impact

02:46 Reflections on Being Openly Gay in the Industry

06:34 Iconic Role in Four Weddings and a Funeral

08:16 Challenges and Fun of Filming

09:11 Amadeus: Stage to Screen Transition

12:31 Failures and Rejections

17:26 Personal Life and Family Background

20:12 University Days and Discovering Acting

22:10 Directing Challenges at the RSC

31:19 Artistic Pursuits and Painting

35:31 Modern Acting and Final Thoughts

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