Anthony Michael Hall is one of those actors whose movies helped define an entire generation. This week on Hate To Break It To Ya, I finally got to sit down with someone I've admired since I was a kid. The Breakfast Club was one of the movies that made me want to become an actor, so getting to hear these stories firsthand was pretty incredible.
We get into his early days working with John Hughes on The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science, including the iconic moments he improvised on set. Anthony shares stories about his relationships with Hollywood legends, his experience working with Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan, and how he went from being one of the biggest teenage stars in the world to joining Saturday Night Live at just 17 years old.
We also talk about the Brat Pack, getting fired from Taps before Tom Cruise landed the role, his friendship with Robert Downey Jr., and why even after 51 years in Hollywood, he's still auditioning for parts.
From the wild days of SNL to The Dark Knight, Reacher, and everything in between, Anthony has seen just about every side of this business. This was a really special conversation for me, and I hope you enjoy it.
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About Anthony Michael Hall:
Anthony Michael Hall is an actor, producer, and director best known for his iconic roles in John Hughes classics Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. At 17, he became the youngest cast member in Saturday Night Live history. His extensive career also includes Edward Scissorhands, Pirates of Silicon Valley, The Dead Zone, The Dark Knight, Halloween Kills, and Reacher.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Anthony Michael Hall Joins the Podcast
00:03:05 – How The Breakfast Club Changed My Life
00:09:01 – Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton & Reinventing Himself
00:14:19 – John Hughes and the Freedom to Improvise
00:21:23 – Hollywood Auditions, Christopher Nolan & Halloween Kills
00:29:30 – How Hollywood and the Entertainment Industry Changed
00:39:51 – The Brat Pack, Molly Ringwald & Tom Cruise
00:48:13 – Reality TV, Alec Baldwin & Ice-T
00:53:52 – Behind the Scenes of Weird Science
01:03:32 – Reacher, Hollywood & What's Next
01:14:32 – Joining Saturday Night Live at Just 17
01:20:16 – Getting Let Go from SNL with Robert Downey Jr.
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