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Colman Domingo

2024/8/19
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Colman Domingo shares his journey from a shy, bookish child in Philadelphia to a successful actor. He discusses his upbringing, his early struggles with shyness, and the pivotal moment when his acting teacher recognized his talent. He also reflects on his time in San Francisco, where he embraced his true self and began to believe in his potential.
  • Colman Domingo attended Overbrook High School with Will Smith.
  • He was a shy kid who loved books and reading.
  • A teacher's encouragement ignited his passion for acting.
  • He moved to San Francisco to explore his identity and pursue his dreams.

Shownotes Transcript

Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Euphoria, Rustin) is an actor, playwright, and director. Colman joins the Armchair Expert to discuss dancing and culture, being a shy kid in school, and why he feels like he’s his best self right now. Colman and Dax talk about how some people make social choices to not feel different from others, the experience of going to acting class, and what is was like stepping into the world of Euphoria. Colman explains when he felt like he needed to make a life change, why he stopped saying yes to every audition, and how genuinely interested he is in other people’s stories.

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