Mark Ruffalo on why he nearly quit acting

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  • čas přidán 15. 11. 2014
  • Oscar-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo, who stars in the film "Foxcatcher," talks to Anthony Mason about his career, his childhood, and the loss of his brother. Anthony Mason reports.

Komentáře • 350

  • @gherbihicham8506
    @gherbihicham8506 Před 8 lety +1036

    "After more than 600 auditions" ...that's bloody impressive .

    • @dacookoosnest
      @dacookoosnest Před 7 lety +57

      Gherbi Hicham gotta give it to him. Man is persistent. Good on him though!

    • @BrittKatSlat
      @BrittKatSlat Před 7 lety +37

      That's currently almost me.

    • @nunyerbeeznaz2906
      @nunyerbeeznaz2906 Před 7 lety +15

      it requires constant reboot

    • @blessingbrother
      @blessingbrother Před 6 lety +1

      Britt Slater are you alright?

    • @geosminh290
      @geosminh290 Před 6 lety +39

      Nope, he wasn't working steadily until he landed a role in You Can Count on Me (2000). Before that, he was bartending to support his theatre career while going for auditions of which he got rejected countless times, except for a few small roles in movies nobody had ever heard of. Even after the success of You Can Count on Me at Sundance, he still went back bartending for a short time. (Huge Ruffalo fan, btw)

  • @retiredhater
    @retiredhater Před 9 lety +262

    Damn, at the end when he says "Say thank you to him" I almost teared up. You can tell by his face and the nervous scratching head tick that he was really holding the tears back.

  • @xionmemoria5939
    @xionmemoria5939 Před 6 lety +590

    Anyone who hates Mark Ruffalo is just not human. Precious cinnamon roll who needs hugs and joy.

    • @tammiepage6489
      @tammiepage6489 Před 5 lety +12

      Let people have their damn opinion people don't like everything that your gonna like

    • @nothing.lasts.forever
      @nothing.lasts.forever Před 5 lety +2

      @@tammiepage6489 same goes on you

    • @mutalix
      @mutalix Před 5 lety +1

      @@nothing.lasts.forever
      and to you......a-and....to me too...... :(

    • @shatakshisharma5240
      @shatakshisharma5240 Před 4 lety +1

      @Richard Vining have u seen spotlight, 13 going on 30, Zodiac, collateral. I don't think he is overrated.

    • @AnneliesRosseel
      @AnneliesRosseel Před 2 lety

      This

  • @SunnyyScott
    @SunnyyScott Před 4 lety +43

    Mark Ruffalo is living proof that if you want something enough, you’ll get it. What an inspiration

  • @Solar-Atlas
    @Solar-Atlas Před 6 lety +184

    That's what I think makes Ruffalo the perfect Hulk. He's been though the struggles of becoming ill and losing his brother and I think he channels this pain and anger into his role as the Hulk.

  • @BrenLockhart
    @BrenLockhart Před 9 lety +251

    Ever since I saw him in 13 going 30 and nagged my mom about it every time it was on TV, I knew we'd see a lot more of him. Such an inspirational story. One of our generation's greatest talents.

  • @TheJoselynviera
    @TheJoselynviera Před 8 lety +268

    Great interview. It moved me to tears. I have always admire him. He's a very talented, gifted actor who knows how to choose his roles. He seems to be a very noble guy, down to earth with a fanfastic sense of humor. I just love him.

    • @kev3d
      @kev3d Před 5 lety

      There's nothing noble about being a socialist.

  • @velse9869
    @velse9869 Před 8 lety +152

    He is highly underrated, I always enjoy watching him in films

    • @tolgonai9042
      @tolgonai9042 Před 8 lety +7

      I've only seen him in "Spotlight" and decided to watch other films after that

    • @ydcee3123
      @ydcee3123 Před 7 lety +8

      Sean V, he is but finally getting recognition. Remember the negative outcry when it was announced that he was to be Hulk? I think he is a great Hulk.

    • @mchllwoods
      @mchllwoods Před 6 lety

      Sean V you're right! He was awesome in now you see me!

  • @carolinewilson1982
    @carolinewilson1982 Před 5 lety +35

    He has a beautiful soul through those sad eyes

  • @HanzieTay
    @HanzieTay Před 9 lety +499

    Never knew his back story! Very interesting

    • @geyerhouse
      @geyerhouse Před 6 lety

      Hannah Taylor 9

    • @saxonsteve
      @saxonsteve Před 6 lety

      He's a wimp. Can't think for himself.

    • @randycalzone8023
      @randycalzone8023 Před 5 lety +8

      saxonsteve a rich and talented wimp, and a lot happier than a loser like you.

    • @saxonsteve
      @saxonsteve Před 5 lety

      Thelegend27 No Losers here! My guess here is , you are responding to my story about meeting Mark and finding out his got testicles the size of peas. My opinion hasn't changed about this guy! He's got no backbone, like a lot of his fellow contemporaries!

    • @randycalzone8023
      @randycalzone8023 Před 5 lety +2

      saxonsteve what story you just called him a wimp, and you haven’t met him lmao

  • @angelaorellana7881
    @angelaorellana7881 Před 8 lety +321

    He's so pretty I can't handle it.

  • @dalusgembalus
    @dalusgembalus Před 8 lety +58

    noticed him the first time in "the kids were alright" and instantly hooked. one of those actors you immediately checking on google after watching a movie

  • @jualiet2212
    @jualiet2212 Před 6 lety +38

    He is SUCH A GOOD MAN. How do people like that still exist on this planet?

  • @ajah007
    @ajah007 Před 8 lety +231

    7:49-7:57 my heart sank

    • @pillpaxxton5252
      @pillpaxxton5252 Před 6 lety +12

      As sweet as it was he was about to cry, that weird hand movement on his head made me lmao xD

    • @NatalieNicole2222
      @NatalieNicole2222 Před 6 lety +1

      Poor Ruffalo. What a wonderful man. I wish him all the best with his family

    • @sammyy9223
      @sammyy9223 Před 6 lety

      I can't stop laughing though😂😂😂

    • @ANDREW948
      @ANDREW948 Před 6 lety +12

      yeah idk why people thought that was funny. it was pretty sad that he was tryna hold back

    • @leticiaf.1431
      @leticiaf.1431 Před 5 lety

      a jah same

  • @praxisrebourne
    @praxisrebourne Před 6 lety +37

    This man has a beautiful soul.

  • @Mia7189
    @Mia7189 Před 8 lety +553

    Anyone who is not a fan of Mark Ruffalo has no soul.

    • @igorrosales1799
      @igorrosales1799 Před 6 lety

      He seems like a cool guy and someone you would like to have as friend

    • @derekperez1418
      @derekperez1418 Před 5 lety

      LMFAO at all of you. No idea what's going on here.

    • @tammiepage6489
      @tammiepage6489 Před 5 lety +2

      Or they r just not a fan of that actor sad how people want everyone to like the same thing i mean wow I'm sure their r actors out their you guys don't like Jesus sounds so damn stupid they have no soul just because they don't like that actor wow what's wrong with people like you just wow

    • @ninaboston4714
      @ninaboston4714 Před 5 lety

      Agreed!

    • @NostalgiNorden
      @NostalgiNorden Před 5 lety

      There is no proof that "Souls" actually exists.

  • @tarsun
    @tarsun Před 7 lety +42

    Ruffalo needs more appreciation

  • @vardellsfolly5200
    @vardellsfolly5200 Před 8 lety +75

    Modest, decent and shy.

    • @Disney65Fan
      @Disney65Fan Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah he comes across as a very humble polite man. I had no idea that he has ADHD and Dyslexia.

  • @AleahKCH
    @AleahKCH Před 9 lety +121

    He was my favorite in 13 Going On 30... And The Hulk is now one of my favorite heroes because of him... I gotta catch up on his other movies though...

  • @lindaboyce8805
    @lindaboyce8805 Před 9 lety +75

    the first time i saw him playing a character role i felt he would go far, very good actor

  • @jgillettejukebox
    @jgillettejukebox Před 6 lety +80

    As an actor he was truly blessed to get that many auditions. Especially if he was SAG early on. Most actors are lucky to get a few auditions a month. You have to have a really good agent to get you out that much. Actors that audition that much are going to 2-3 auditions a day. Those are generally the working actors already in the game. He must have have a good agent. LOL

  • @hamaniecheenibass5729
    @hamaniecheenibass5729 Před 3 lety +2

    He just a big soft huggable teddy bear. So unassuming.. beautiful man.. loved him the most in 13 going on 30

  • @Elzaan182
    @Elzaan182 Před 8 lety +53

    Mark has such an extraordinary presence, definitely one of my favorite actors! Wow just shows perseverance is everything!

  • @prashanttiwari5507
    @prashanttiwari5507 Před 6 lety +8

    Such a beautiful human being, let alone a fine actor. Just to hear him talk, is heartwarming.

  • @holyfreeholy2329
    @holyfreeholy2329 Před 7 lety +35

    Why do I feel like he a good spirit - so charismatic - and I just want to hug him and be his friend / no homo - just he makes me happy

  • @Disney65Fan
    @Disney65Fan Před 3 lety +3

    Loved Mark Ruffalo since 2004.
    13 Going On 30 was the one to introduce me to Mark. His such a versatile actor. He can play the romantic lead,the laidback dude,thrillers I could go on.
    His a fantastic actor.

  • @ellenspear7368
    @ellenspear7368 Před 7 lety +40

    Love this guy. He's ridiculously good looking, and a fine actor.

  • @Hylss
    @Hylss Před 5 lety +4

    There are actors who announce they're retiring and then there are people like Mark Ruffalo. I'm thankful that he decided to stick with acting despite everything, especially because of films like The Normal Heart and Spotlight. This reminds me, I haven't seen Infinitely Polar Bear yet.

  • @mayagold10
    @mayagold10 Před 7 lety +8

    i grew up on him in 13 going on 30 and had no idea he was struggling so bad both personally and professionally, breaks my heart. who would have figured only now he will get the recognition he deserves, back than i thought he was as big as jennifer garner.. i seriously wish him the best, he seems so nice.

  • @Disney65Fan
    @Disney65Fan Před 3 lety +2

    From a guy who survived Brain Cancer and who was left heartbroken when his brother got murdered back in 2008.
    His such a great actor. Loved him since 13 Going On 30.

  • @abbeykroeter
    @abbeykroeter Před 9 lety +31

    Man... now i'm an even bigger fan than before. Onward brother! Keep us entertained. Oh and thanks again for doing such a good job as Dave Schultz in "Foxcatcher".

  • @xxwantedxx
    @xxwantedxx Před 8 lety +68

    this guy should be a leading man in everything. seriously he's that good.

  • @michellebelle5327
    @michellebelle5327 Před 4 lety +4

    What an actor and a genuine person

  • @minfazkalaam9670
    @minfazkalaam9670 Před 5 lety +5

    He deserves all the love he gets.

  • @vargo0515
    @vargo0515 Před 4 lety +4

    Mark has one of those personalities you can't help but like him!😊😉❤️GOD BLESS HIM

  • @ManonTeunissen
    @ManonTeunissen Před 6 lety +8

    So much respect for this man! So amazing and kind

  • @NonStopFails
    @NonStopFails Před 7 lety +13

    Aw, I didn't know Mark had it so hard. I don't think I've seen him ever ruin a role, just a solid actor.

  • @graceshrines
    @graceshrines Před 9 lety +19

    I'm so glad he's overcome so much but has stuck to his guns. Such a talented and versatile actor. His role in Zodiac was my personal favourite. Mostly because he played a detective and he sort of reminds me of a young Columbo. Haha it was somehow very fitting.

  • @islaedmonson-brown4230
    @islaedmonson-brown4230 Před 8 lety +5

    I had hear about his back story. I am so glad that he has recovered to the best of his ability and is doing well. It is so sad about his brother. From G-d we all come and to G-d we all must return.

  • @angelique1407
    @angelique1407 Před 5 lety +4

    Such a pure soul. We don’t deserve him tbh.

  • @LadyVader33
    @LadyVader33 Před 5 lety +2

    God bless Mr. Ruffalo for having the courage to be part of a story that is so raw for him. He set a beautiful example for his kids. I like thinking he and Mark Schultz had each other to talk to

  • @LastPcGamer
    @LastPcGamer Před 6 lety +7

    what a down to earth, humble man!

    • @kornmaze
      @kornmaze Před 5 lety +1

      And a very sexy man, too.

  • @tszkwanwong3598
    @tszkwanwong3598 Před 8 lety +27

    This is such a moving piece.

  • @SierraEagleson
    @SierraEagleson Před 6 lety +9

    "The same way you make peace with every other mystery, you live alongside it."

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 Před 6 lety +5

    I love Mark! He's such a sweet guy and a stand up activist too. Just an all around good dude.

  • @Muhsinmoosi
    @Muhsinmoosi Před 6 lety +4

    7.54 heartbreaking reaction. he life had a lot of misery and loss and look how he smiles towards life. he is a real winner in life.

  • @harry37estenografista35
    @harry37estenografista35 Před 8 lety +22

    He played the Hulk because actors need money so he can continue working in great indie films like You can count on me, Eternal Sunshine, The kids are alright and so on.

  • @Mina-px3zb
    @Mina-px3zb Před 4 lety +5

    Oh how much I love this man. The most perfect and pure human being

  • @markjosephbacho5652
    @markjosephbacho5652 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I'm only here cuz I'm started watching and binging MCU movies, and I admired his acting prowess as Dr. Bruce Banner (and can also relate to his character being a dork😅) . Didn't know he had it rough. He's such a genuine and kind person. I'm happy for him. Such an inspiration.

  • @lynnturman8157
    @lynnturman8157 Před 7 lety +14

    I've been a fan ever since You Can Count On Me. He is this generation's Paul Newman. Both on and off the screen.

    • @jodiegordon5559
      @jodiegordon5559 Před 7 lety +3

      That's where I first discovered him too. He was compared to a young Marlon Brando. He's such a lovely guy and a genuine human being! If I could find someone like him, I'd bloody marry him in a heartbeat!! Lol.

  • @nothing.lasts.forever
    @nothing.lasts.forever Před 5 lety +1

    He has gone through so much, it is highly inspirational for all of us.. he is love 💕💕💕💕

  • @bilalwaleed714
    @bilalwaleed714 Před 7 lety +12

    I really enjoy seeing him in movies his presence is quite alluring and I never knew he began his acting career as an adult :O

  • @tbrowntracyj
    @tbrowntracyj Před 8 lety +9

    when i watch mr ruffalo
    i have a hard time remembering that the character is not real
    how fabulous for another handsome and hardworking
    craftsman to shine

  • @JeromeCat8
    @JeromeCat8 Před 7 lety +12

    He´s so emotional , great actor! (Y)

  • @pramderooy7037
    @pramderooy7037 Před 9 lety +62

    Did mark ruffalo ever play a really bad guy ?
    would be interesting to see such a mellow guy play a evil character.
    p.s. fascinating actor can't wait to see what roles he's going to play next

    • @MSG2351
      @MSG2351 Před 9 lety +2

      In The Cut was pretty gritty
      He was kinda edgy in Collateral

    • @aisera1986
      @aisera1986 Před 9 lety +3

      My favorite movie with him is - My Life Without Me, directed by an incredible Spanish director Isabel Coixet

    • @Serai3
      @Serai3 Před 9 lety +2

      Pram De Rooy I've heard he's going to do the Columbo reboot. Which would be great, because as much as I dislike remakes and reboots, he is PERFECT for that role. No one else has the same distracted, rumpled charm as Peter Falk. I hope it's happening, because it will be awesome.

    • @shoesoffbootson5317
      @shoesoffbootson5317 Před 9 lety +3

      Pram De Rooy The closest he's come to evil is playing guys who were not fundamentally bad, but who did bad things--guy who sleeps with his best friend's wife ("We Don't Live Here Anymore"), guy who doesn't come forward after a hit-and-run ("Reservation Road"), guy who goes way overboard getting revenge on people who wronged his family ("Now You See Me"). But I agree that seeing him play a truly dark, evil character would be fascinating. And, I am big enough to admit this, also really hot.

    • @maximiliandyhr3188
      @maximiliandyhr3188 Před 9 lety

      Pram De Rooy kind of one with ethan hawkes

  • @baharmonyy
    @baharmonyy Před 8 lety +43

    He's so cute and smol

  • @rosalia8871
    @rosalia8871 Před 7 lety +17

    He is so handsome😍😍😍😍

  • @sevenfold089
    @sevenfold089 Před 5 lety +2

    Really good interview.

  • @MultiKbar
    @MultiKbar Před 8 lety +2

    Great piece! Love CBS Sunday Morning.. so simple yet effective. Something really special about this show!

  • @godzeno
    @godzeno Před 8 lety +9

    This interview is so loaded...with tears!

  • @mintraee7956
    @mintraee7956 Před 7 lety +64

    there's this thing about him that draws me to him.I'm so attracted to him but for some reason idek. yeah he's handsome and all but i think it's not just that

  • @alisong14
    @alisong14 Před 9 lety +9

    This movie "Foxcatcher" was depressing--but great acting! Loved Mark in "Begin Again"! and "Normal Heart"!!!

  • @aisiabiddle9690
    @aisiabiddle9690 Před 6 lety +1

    I first came across Mark Ruffalo in the film "13 Going On 30" and the rest is history. He's so amazing and humble.

  • @itsmegmira
    @itsmegmira Před 7 lety +3

    such a great actor and just a simply awesome person, i love him.

  • @zasddsaf
    @zasddsaf Před 9 lety +2

    great actor, very glad he got his "break" with kids are all right and is now getting the recognition he deserves

  • @cilantropoop
    @cilantropoop Před 9 lety +4

    You are awesome Mark Ruffalo, I have always enjoyed every role you play!

  • @a.w.5069
    @a.w.5069 Před 8 lety +2

    he's been a fav of mine for 10 years, big fan!

  • @israelhobson
    @israelhobson Před 7 lety +4

    So inspirational

  • @EvansSt83
    @EvansSt83 Před 9 lety +23

    He looks like a smaller version of Vincent D'onofrio to me.

    • @thewalkingmic5
      @thewalkingmic5 Před 5 lety

      Akera Reese maybe that’s why I think he looks so handsome, I’m a fan of them both (although one is much less intense 😂)

    • @Disney65Fan
      @Disney65Fan Před 3 lety

      Not really.

  • @dr.aniasara7038
    @dr.aniasara7038 Před 2 lety

    I want to write something for him. I LOVE THIS GUY. Love Actors Studio. What a great platform to really see who is in the physical body, beneath the skin. THANK YOU JAMES LIPTON. The best interviewer I know. May you be doing your magic work in heaven.

  • @eugenealanko
    @eugenealanko Před 7 lety +3

    I love hearing about the tumultuous journey actors go through as they approach their dreams.

  • @jademoraes2847
    @jademoraes2847 Před 9 lety +20

    Wow I had no idea he had a tumor and his brother got shot....that's so sad, he seems really cool and I love him in 13 going on 30. Think we all fell in love a little bit with him in that movie (:

    • @sueladd2382
      @sueladd2382 Před 2 měsíci

      Opening To Shrek 2001 VHS

    • @sueladd2382
      @sueladd2382 Před 2 měsíci

      Opening To Antz 1999 VHS

    • @sueladd2382
      @sueladd2382 Před 2 měsíci

      Opening To Chicken Run 2000 VHS

    • @sueladd2382
      @sueladd2382 Před 2 měsíci

      Opening To El Dorado 2000 VHS

    • @sueladd2382
      @sueladd2382 Před 2 měsíci

      Opening To The Prince of Egypt 1999 VHS

  • @chrisc2477
    @chrisc2477 Před 4 lety +3

    Moral of the story : It took this star 600 times to get a chance.

  • @RealActorsLab
    @RealActorsLab Před 8 lety +8

    He's a pro. Theatre guy, too. Love.

  • @ehsaanlaskar3530
    @ehsaanlaskar3530 Před 9 lety +1

    Such a humble character.

  • @Daddix0
    @Daddix0 Před 9 lety +21

    He is my Dad's cousin. They hung out when growing up.

    • @RabbeckaMcWaters
      @RabbeckaMcWaters Před 9 lety

      Are you serious?

    • @Daddix0
      @Daddix0 Před 9 lety +5

      Yes. My nana (grandma) is his godmother

    • @afafreen
      @afafreen Před 5 lety +2

      Haddix please let him know we love him.

  • @sovereignstate6760
    @sovereignstate6760 Před 6 lety +3

    I can see him hold back the emotions with his nervous headscratch and that hit me.

  • @ironvlogger9712
    @ironvlogger9712 Před 6 lety +6

    Amazing. What a great man. Just amazing.

  • @victoriao7039
    @victoriao7039 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This moved me to tears.

  • @kereamohau
    @kereamohau Před 6 lety

    Wow what an amazing story. Love and respect man

  • @DanTruong10-13-95
    @DanTruong10-13-95 Před 9 lety +4

    Great actor. Enjoyed his performance in "13 Going On 30" & "Just Like Heaven". Best part is I never thought that one day that he become The Incredible Hulk....but guess what, he did! :D

  • @saintr3394
    @saintr3394 Před 6 lety

    i really enjoy his movies !!!!!
    600 auditions .... thanks for not giving up

  • @MrLMxD
    @MrLMxD Před 9 lety

    Mark Ruffalo's role in "Foxcatcher" is absolutely fenomenal.
    Seing a little part in the movie were he comes in, was the thing that actually move me to watch the movie faster. Great actor :)

  • @carrierueden756
    @carrierueden756 Před 7 lety +1

    Love him❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @blessingbrother
    @blessingbrother Před 6 lety +2

    Every Actor out there if this is what you want to do, be strong like our brother mark Ruffalo

  • @mprkg
    @mprkg Před 6 lety +1

    He was fantastic in "Spotlight"

  • @findyem7828
    @findyem7828 Před 7 lety +4

    there is more to him . he is amazing

  • @xoppa09
    @xoppa09 Před 8 lety +3

    he's a pretty awesome actor. he plays indie movies well, and gritty corruption-esque movies

  • @autumnmeadows4079
    @autumnmeadows4079 Před 6 lety

    I love your smile and the way that you are.

  • @mindfoolness4652
    @mindfoolness4652 Před 6 lety +1

    i love this man

  • @jacewilder9268
    @jacewilder9268 Před 6 lety +1

    BLESS THIS WHOLE MAN

  • @kaybee7880
    @kaybee7880 Před 7 lety +12

    I adore this man

  • @xoppa09
    @xoppa09 Před 8 lety +13

    also he's gifted with a voice that you make an effort to hear, its kind of low

  • @user-bl1pw2th4l
    @user-bl1pw2th4l Před 5 lety +2

    Omg what a story 😨 . He's a brilliant actor. So underrated, and hot.

  • @alankn6508
    @alankn6508 Před 4 lety +1

    dang, he’s gone through so much

  • @ellen1948
    @ellen1948 Před 4 lety

    I absolutely adore him!

  • @BrokebackBob
    @BrokebackBob Před 9 lety +7

    Hey, big man dudes, take the time to see Mark in The Normal Heart on HBO.

  • @thiagoteixeira6537
    @thiagoteixeira6537 Před 4 lety +2

    I never knew about his brother ... That's so sad !

  • @faizal911gt
    @faizal911gt Před 5 lety +2

    I respect him a lot

  • @seidenschnabelfederflugel5441

    Oh... 💗💗💗