August 26, 2024

Jack McGee

57 minutes

Episode 310

In-Depth with Jack McGee: From Firehouse to Stage and Screen In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza interviews acclaimed actor Jack McGee, accompanied by sidekick Victor Pacheco. Jack discusses his thrilling career that spans theater, TV, and film, recounting his recent theater work at Coachella Valley Repertory Company and the unique experiences that shaped his journey from being a firefighter in the Bronx to a Hollywood actor. He shares anecdotes about working on notable projects such as 'Crash,' 'The Fighter,' 'Showgirls,' 'Rescue Me,' and 'Parenthood,' along with some personal philosophies and his interactions with other iconic figures in the industry. Jack's Socials X https://twitter.com/thejackmcgee Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Razor Rifts 00:07 Introducing Jack McGee 02:00 Jack McGee's Theater Experience 07:43 Transition from Firefighter to Actor 17:52 The Reality of Acting and Fame 25:33 Behind the Scenes of 'Crash' 29:02 Discovering a British Actor's True Identity 29:18 Singing Oldies with a Brilliant Actor 29:51 Musical Preferences and American Idol Dreams 30:45 Writing Struggles and Potential Collaborations 32:30 Growing Up in the South Bronx 34:07 Random Singing and Musical Inspirations 35:49 Working with Vanilla Ice in 'Cool as Ice' 38:40 Reflecting on 'Rescue Me' and Career Challenges 41:17 Supporting Independent Films and Young Filmmakers 44:20 Advice for Aspiring Actors and Personal Reflections 51:27 Final Thoughts and Messages for Fans

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