JAMES LIPTON – 93
James Lipton is one of the most talented personalities in Hollywood. He is well-versed in the fields of writing and has even worked behind the scenes as a producer. Lipton also worked as a lyricist and a host of his television show, Inside the Actor Studio. The man is quite the talent. At first, Lipton ventured into the world of acting to fund his aspirations of becoming a lawyer. However, his professional stock in the entertainment industry just suddenly went through the roof, and he has to set aside his dream of becoming a world-class lawyer.
When he moved to New York City, he undertook twelve years of intensive studies in the performing arts. He then studied movie/TV production and directing at New York University and The New School. Aside from that, he also studied voice, modern dance, classical ballet, and jazz techniques. Lipton continued to host and produce Inside the Actors Studio in 1994 and serves as a vice president of the Actors Studio.