Actor Timothy Olyphant (‘Justified’) is Riding High
Summary
Sam Fragoso interviews Timothy Olyphant about his career, from his Modesto upbringing to his roles in *Deadwood*, *Justified*, and *Lucky*. They discuss Olyphant’s acting philosophy, his collaboration with David Milch, and his experiences working with peers like Annette Bening and Anya Taylor-Joy. The conversation also touches on Olyphant’s early life, his parents' divorce, and his humorous approach to interviews and past performances.
Topics discussed
Introduction and banter about interview nerves
Discussing the new show Lucky and acting philosophy
Childhood in Modesto and early influences
College years, architecture, and deciding to act
Moving to New York and trying stand-up comedy
Working with Holly Hunter and David Mamet
Collaborating with David Milch on Deadwood
The making of Justified and on-set anecdotes
Stunt work, safety, and working with Tarantino
Working with David Fincher on The Killer
Aging, retirement plans, and closing thoughts
Outro and sponsor message
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