The 79-year-old is well-known in the movie business, having both produced and acted in several critically acclaimed pictures.
Despite having won two Academy Awards—Best Picture for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Best Actor for Wall Street—he claims that it is parts like Franklin that inspire him to keep performing.
“Actoring is something I do now because I just want to do it. If I come into anything excellent, well-written, and worthwhile,
“In some ways, I’m more comfortable with producing,” he continues. It’s not necessary to stand in front of the camera.
I wear blinders while I perform; it’s just like talking to you. I don’t know what’s going on in my surroundings.
