Keep Improving Your Acting Repertoire And Stay On The Top with Danny Nucci
If you don't love sitting in a fricking room with a script and trying to work it out, leave because that is the job.
Born in Austria, Danny Nucci and his family moved to Italy and lived in Treviso until he was seven, then relocated to NY, where he would learn English and get his Queens accent. Although by 19, Danny already had reasonable success and was making a living as an actor thanks to a role in Falcon Crest, he continued honing his craft and perfecting himself. That commitment to excellence was the reason he starred in a string of blockbuster films, like Frank Marshall's "Alive," Tony Scott's "Crimson Tide," alongside Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and James Gandolfini, Michale Bay's "The Rock" opposing Nick Cage and Sean Connery, and "Eraser" with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
After that impressive sequence, in 1997, Danny landed the lovable and heartbreaking role of Fabrizio, Leo Di Caprio's best friend in James Cameron's "Titanic."
In this episode, Danny talks about the mental strength necessary to become an actor, how to use rejection to build resilience, and why having fun while acting, rehearsing, or even going through a script for an audition is crucial. He shared his thoughts, feelings, and experiences shooting Titanic, what an unexpected meeting with Steven Spielberg taught him, and his favorite Hollywood story.
Additionally, Danny talks about the few times he felt "in the zone," how he felt the first time people knew who he was walking in an audition, shares excellent advice for young actors, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 83 of Hollywood Dream Maker to hear more about this great actor and fantastic human being.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- When did Danny find out he wanted to be an actor (4:50)
- Talent leaves clues (13:00)
- Danny's unexpected meeting with Steven Spielberg (18:40)
- How improv classes helped Danny to hone his craft (25:50)
- Acting is a process; go through a script line by line (31:10)
- The time Gene Hackman asked: Danny, what do you want to do here? (33:40)
- You better find the strength to stay in a room with a script, trying to work it out (50:20)
- Danny's favorite Hollywood story (1:05:10)
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