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Film Icons: Michael Caine / Robert Duvall

2024/8/26
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Michael Caine, known for his distinctive voice, reflects on his career and how he honed his vocal skills. From impersonations to the realization of his voice as an asset, Caine shares his journey in the world of acting.
  • Michael Caine's voice is considered one of his most important assets.
  • Caine's natural Cockney accent presented initial challenges but also became a defining characteristic.
  • He realized the importance of voice placement and developed a unique accent through years of practice.

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From now through Labor Day we're featuring interviews from our archive with great actors and directors. Robert Duvall talks about his role in the Godfather films as Tom Hagen, the Corleone family lawyer — and about speaking the most famous line in Apocalypse Now. And we'll get some insights into acting from Michael Caine, including why you don't need to raise your voice to be intimidating, and why he hates doing love scenes.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)