Bill Irwin watch

[elizabear]

LIGHTS OUT, a new series on FX, debuts Tuesday night. It's getting very good reviews from critics. Bill Irwin has a recurring role as a "shady power broker".

It's kind of amazing that this wonderful man, known for decades as a clown and comedic actor, now has a second career wind playing dramatic bad guys (ref CSI, Law & Order: SVU, etc). Easier on the body, though, and should take him far.

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[lauradi7.livejournal.com]

If you haven't seen "Rachel Getting Married," I'd suggest adding it to your viewing list. Irwin plays the father of the bride and of her recovering drug-addict sister. The father isn't the lead character, but in some ways he's central - the relationship between the sisters partly depends on the relationships each of them has with him, his (2nd) marriage is heavily influenced by them, etc.

[elizabear.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I've seen it! I went just for Bill, though I like Anne Hathaway, too. Very difficult emotionally, though great performances.

Do you know I run his website for him? I need to update it with his new work, but you can check it out - bill-irwin.com