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Right here: Bill Fichtner on his big acting break!

Jul 12, 2007, 01:00 AM | by Jason Adams

Categories: Film

If you weren't too preoccupied with sparklers and weenie roasts last week, PopWatchers, you may have come across a story about Live Free or Die Hard leaking online, by the hands of a crafty 38-year-old cyberpunk from Arizona, up onto a site called iklipz, a joint designed for independent filmmakers to upload their wares for all — or at least a few million, according to this data before my eyes — to see. The site took down the pirated material after just 29 viewings, so all in all they're good people trying to do the right thing. But now you know about iklipz. Yeah, it was a dubious and unfortunate way for us to get there, but now we're there: iklipz. Apparently, their player is pretty sweet, and to demonstrate this to you, we have a 24-hour exclusive on episode one of iklipz's new web series called Bridging the Gap, a weekly six-parter consisting of one-on-one conversations between those in the know in the filmmaking community. The premier here is called "How Do I Get My First Breakthrough Role?" which the site will begin "airing" July 12 at 10:00 EST. But for now it's all ours! [High fives PopWatch army; PopWatch army high fives back] William Fichtner from Crash and Blades of Glory and Prison Break chats with fellow acting homey Bob Levitan. Lights, please!

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KEL Fri, Jul 13, 2007 at 09:31 PM EST

Great actor and GREAT INTERVIEWER - I'm sure his break is right around the corner! Very natural and great stage presence

harold leonard Fri, Jul 13, 2007 at 11:12 AM EST

very interesting interview about the constant search for acting roles and skills on the hollywood scene.

HL

jahaymay Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 01:51 PM EST

bill fichtner is an incredible actor. he's great as mahone!

Bernard Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 10:40 AM EST

Back to the subject, though: Fichtner is a phenomenal actor and I am very glad he speaks with a measure of respect regardging his start on As the World Turns.

For all of the crap daytime drama gets from those outside the genre (and increasingly inside it), I dare say that 2/3 of "serious" actors couldn't hack it in the demanding world of soaps.

To that end, Fichtner's role as "Rod Landry aka Josh Snyder" on ATWT is noteworthy for being part of one of the great "game changer" storylines in that show's history and a classic among all daytime dramas.

I've followed this highly underrated actor ever since and he deserves a huge following for his talent.

jen o. Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 10:17 AM EST

yeah, but he's still creepy.

Tim Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 09:03 AM EST

I think Fitchner is an underrated actor. He was a perfect nemesis for Michael on this season's Prison Break. And don't forget Blackhawk Down. He was one of the Delta Force operators.

jen o. Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 08:58 AM EST

bill fichtner gives me the creeps.

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