Michael York
Actor
Michael York, OBE is an English actor. An early career with the National Youth Theater, Oxford University Dramatic Society, and University College Players led him to the National Theater in London. After acclaimed roles in Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968), Cabaret (1972) and Jesus of Nazareth (1977), he is more recently known among mainstream audiences for his role as Basil Exposition in the Austin Powers series of comedy films. Classically trained, Michael York wrote a handbook "A Shakespearean Actor Prepares."
Celebrating his 40-year Hollywood marriage and looking to the future.
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There is no path through the jungle – everyone makes their own career, says York.
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York discusses his book, “The Shakespearean Actor Prepares.”
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Some roles change the way people look at important issues. Those should be taken seriously.
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York quotes a play. “You know the trouble is, I believe all of them.”
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York discusses his process and the synergy between the arts and academia.
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York became an actor because he knew he could succeed.
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