Season 8

01 Ben Stiller Episode 130th September 2001 The world-renouned comedic actor looks back on a life lived constantly in showbusiness, his appearances on various television shows and his breakthrough into the world of movies. 02 Gene Hackman Episode 214th October 2001 03 Kevin Kline Episode 321st October 2001 04 Bruce Willis Episode 428th October 2001 05 Kevin Costner Episode 525th November 2001 06 Will Smith Episode 613th January 2002 The good-natured family-friendly actor and all-round entertainer shows the audience why he is one of the most well-liked people in Hollywood. 07 Stockard Channing Episode 727th January 2002 08 Debra Winger Episode 817th February 2002 09 Sarah Jessica Parker Episode 93rd March 2002 Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker discusses her career and ambitions, charting a life of performing from stage school to movie success. Presented by James Lipton 10 Sir Ben Kingsley Episode 1017th March 2002 11 Dennis Quaid Episode 117th April 2002 12 Ethan Hawke Episode 1221st April 2002 13 Richard Gere Episode 135th May 2002 14 Hugh Grant Episode 1412th May 2002 15 Samuel L. Jackson Episode 152nd June 2002 In opposition to the forecefully assertive and violent on-screen personas he often portrays, this laid-back actor calmly reveals the situations of his early life, his choice to become a performer and his hobbies and interests. 16 Benicio del Toro Episode 1630th June 2002 17 Vanessa Redgrave Episode 174th August 2002 18 Billy Bob Thornton Episode 1818th August 2002 19 Johnny Depp Episode 198th September 2002 The versatile but often misunderstood lead man takes the stage and demystifies himself in style.