What was the first movie you fell in love with?
Black Orpheus won my young movie going heart as it was the first all-black cast I’d seen telling a love story.
What artist or figure has been most influential in your life?
Mr. Poitier. I started my career opposite him on Broadway
What is one skill people would be surprised to know you have?
I’m a rancher and professional rodeo cowboy.
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Thank God for a new day.
How do you relax during stressful times?
Golf.
Which movie do you watch when you need to escape?
The Wild Bunch is my favorite go to western escape move.
What’s one movie you enjoy watching with your friends/family?
My wife works It’s a Wonderful Life into our holiday schedule every year.
What is the one movie you would recommend to someone to get them started on their journey into classics?
I’d recommend Cooley High. Last year, the Library of Congress inducted Cooley High into the National Film Registry.
What movie have you watched so often that you can quote it?
High Noon.
