Dan Radcliffe/Mark Hamill

[jeanico2000]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com, nicholas at a... wrote:
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> Finally, look at Radcliffe's role models. Actors like Maggie 
Smith, Alan
> Rickman, Gary Oldman and even Ken Branagh, are not 'Hollywood 
Stars'. They
> rarely give interviews or seek publicity. They are thoroughly 
competent and
> professional actors who show up, do a superb job in whatever they 
are cast;
> hero, villain, leading role, cameo, you name it...and then go home 
and live
> real lives. Theatre work in Britain is considered just as 
important (and by
> some, far more important) than film and TV work. Surrounded by 
that kind of
> philosophy in his working life, Radcliffe could have quite a 
different
> approach to a 'Hollywood Star' who made the big time in one movie, 
or one
> series, and is made to feel that he is a failure unless he 
maintains the
> same kind of profile throughout his career. Living in Britain 
actually
> gives him more options than he would have elsewhere.
> 
> Good luck to him!
> 
> Cheers,
> Nicholas

You are quite right, Nicholas... British movie actors do not usually 
have that "Hollywood Star" type mentality or approach. Makes for a 
huge difference in attitude! I've met Daniel Radcliffe in person and 
he is absolutely delightful, extremely polite and really quite 
humble. Also, on a side note, it seems to be easier for British 
movie actresses to find work, even when they get older (contrary to 
the Hollywood mentality, which worships younger, more beautiful 
women, thus making it harder for older actresses to get good movie 
roles!)
Just my 2 cents worth,
Nicole