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Toby Jones
Versatile character actor celebrated for transformative performances across stage and screen, including roles in Othello, Mr Bates v Post Office, and portrayals of Truman Capote.
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Nov 14, 2025
• 1h 4min
Toby Jones: I never wanted to feel desperate about acting
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Toby Jones, a celebrated character actor known for his transformative roles from Truman Capote to Iago, delves into his complex relationship with acting. He shares insights on his upbringing in a theatrical family, revealing fears of insecurity shaped by his father's career. The conversation explores his radical student days, the profound influence of Paris's LeCoq theatre school, and the elusive nature of success in acting. With humor, he reflects on finding meaning in performance over ambition and discusses challenging contemporary roles, including his portrayal in Othello.
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