Band of Brothers Actor on Role that Changed his Life | Easy Company's Joseph Liebgott by Ross McCall

[@misspeacchy]

My FIL was a WWII combat vet. He served in Patton's 3rd Army and was awarded a bronze star by taking out German pillbox alone. Like most heroes he didn't talk about the war

[@therineclick8130]

My favorite uncle, Arthur Lewis Brown from Peekskill New York served in WWII IN PATTON'S 3 RD ARMY .HE DROVE A JEEP AND DID RECONSSINCE WORK GOING. IN FRONT OF THE TANKS TO. FIND WHERE THE FRONT LINE WAS.HE WON THE SILVER STAR.WHEN HE CAMA. HOME HE NEVER TALKED ABOOUT THE WAR. ART. WAS ALSO ON OMAHA BEACH. I LOVED HIM. A LOT. I WAS BORN IN 1948 I'M HIS NIECE CATHY. MY DAD , DANIEL. BROWN FORT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN BELGIUM IN WWII.

[@krisfrederick5001]

When actors have reunions of their own after portraying legends that did the same. That speaks volumes. Easy Company will never never die thanks to this. God Bless them all.

[@Conradlovesjoy]

Friends had a reunion…. Actors love to pat themselves on the back.

[@sugarkane4830]

No one who fought for freedom in WW11 will be forgotten.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

@@Conradlovesjoyso you’re saying these actors saying this role & meeting the real military personnel affected them profoundly aren’t all being sincere?

[@DornishVintage]

2-506 was resurrected because of this.

[@sharonwilliams974]

@@ConradlovesjoyThere’s always one and it’s you 😏

[@zach_hewitt]

The reverence Mr. McCall shows towards Joseph Liebgott and the other Band Of Brothers is undeniable. I've watched the series proabably a dozen times, it never gets old.

[@michaelhayden725]

If you read the book you will discover that Joe Liebgott was in fact a Catholic!

[@iowafarmbros]

I agree. His reverence for the real heroes ❤ I also loved how he was able to learn about Liebgott through them. I too have watched BoB dozens of times, absolutely timeless, doesn’t even phase me that it’s already 20 years old

[@stephen4763]

Yes you can tell he absorbed the role and had tons of respect for the vets they portrayed.

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Me too. I own it the series. I just feel compelled to watch it every couple years. It’s my all time favorite series ever. The list is ok long to mention how many different ways that is so good. The experience, heroism and friendship is incredible to watch. The production was first rate, casting you name it. It’s all there.

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Great interview.

[@peterkallend5012]

His comment regarding David making himself available to answer questions about the faith speaks volumes about how supportive and wonderful of a person David Schwimmer really is. Ross also sends the same vibe.

[@ttaibe]

only Joseph Liebgott was Catholic. But it wasn't well known.

[@willzinc6137]

@@ttaibe They say his mom was Jewish and he was born Jewish but raised Catholic. Apparently he told the other men he was Jewish, maybe since he had Jewish roots so he called himself that just like something would call themselves Irish (as an ethnicity, not a religion)? So maybe the family converted at some point. It's still unclear to this day, but him being Jewish did work in the series.

[@addisonoverheaven]

well ross blocked me on instagram so no he’s not kind

[@ianstenseng9312]

Maybe because his name is not "Ross" you clown. ​@@addisonoverheaven

[@dizzyizzie10]

@addisonoverheaven lmao what did u do

[@neilbowers6956]

Ross Mcall's finest moment as Joseph Liebgott was during the concentration camp scenes. Some tremendous acting by Ross. Such a great actor.

[@rantymcrant-pants9536]

The whole scene was beautifully terrible.

[@fraudebs8786]

Blew my mind and broke my heart.

[@tylerthompson8471]

When he had to tell the prisoners to go back into the camp and that the food was being taken away… damn.

[@AnonYmous-kf7uu]

BoB is in my opinion the best mini-series ever made. I watch it every year around Memorial day.

[@glenncole7721]

Same here

[@Puppy_Puppington]

I wish I could erase my memory and rewatch it. One of those few gems :(

[@BlueKnight52]

I watch it every June 6th

[@AndroidSuperUser1066]

Ya know, I'll second that. In my humble opinion, BoB is one of, if not the best HBO miniseries ever made. Also, I'll add this - the episodes are like Pringles, you just cant enjoy one. If you think you're gonna just watch, say, 'Episode 1: Curahee' in the morning and then get on with your day, you may just find yourself sitting there all day and watching 'Episode 10: Points' 10 hours later. =))

[@jamestoddjackson9655]

The best thing ever put on film bar none, to me anyways.

[@trekfortruth2841]

His voice is amazing...and his reverence for these men is clear.

[@OriginalPuro]

His voice is amazing and his reverence for these men is clear.*

[@OkiesIsJekeu]

Sad soul.@@OriginalPuro

[@glenndouglas8822]

​@@OriginalPuroBless you, what a sad little life you must have. You are truly pathetic.

[@BillBillson69420]

He sounds like James Gandolfini

[@atamagashock]

Band of Brothers and The Pacific are two of the greatest pieces in cinema history. Spielberg and Hanks really did an amazing job. Over 20 years now and it hasn’t aged a bit and I’ll continue to watch them every single year.

[@Error_404-F.cks_Not_Found]

The pacific is hard to watch. POWERFUL series. Shame that it didn’t take off the way Band did . It was dark, wrenching , fantastic show . The story telling was better in Band, but Pacific really gave you the sense of the depths of hell that the pacific theater was .

[@atamagashock]

@@Error_404-F.cks_Not_FoundI agree, much darker story telling, but that’s what it was… sweltering hot jungles, fighting a ruthless army, that refused to quit. My dads uncle was stationed in Pearl Harbor, but thankfully his ship was out to sea when the bombing occurred, and they weren’t attacked. I will say the pacific has one of the greatest intros of any series or movie. When band came out, I thought that would be a hard intro to top, but they really did an outstanding job with the cinematography, artwork, and the score… fantastic

[@chriscullen2483]

I wish my grandfather could have still been around to watch band and pacific, he was there and I would have loved to have heard the stories and what he remembered

[@G503-e8p]

Only once a year? I more than that these days. :)

[@TheSupart91]

When it gets cold outside i put on the bastogne episodes i watch prob like 3x a year

[@jscho8674]

We just finished watching Band of Brothers with my 14 year old twins about a week ago. They're in awe of these amazing men, and both asked for Stephen Ambrose books, and the biographies of the men featured in BOB for Christmas. Not electronics. WW2 books. Amazing. Watching their thirst for history take off like that moved me in a way I cannot explain. Thank you Ross, for your incredible portrayal, and thank you to all of the actors involved for their extraordinary work. God bless our greatest generation.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Good on you!!!!!!!

[@sugarkane4830]

Very good but please make them aware the 101st were not just easy company. And the Americans didn’t win the war single handed.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

@@sugarkane4830don’t worry, they’re young and the internet is right there. They’ll hear of that many times 😂

[@davidnierzwick2775]

💪👍👍👍👍

[@larry9729]

Raising those kids right!!

[@mikeywid4954]

If any single actor was replaced with anyone else BoB would not be the same. Simply a stellar cast.

[@Tango_Mike]

Can you imagine being the actor playing these men's friend and end up being treated by them as they did when he was alive. Man, the honor and respect. =')

[@banditrider613]

Wow, what a brilliant interview, such a great delivery and respect by Ross McAll, really pleased to have found this .

[@kelvinsmith6812]

One of my favorite tv series ever. We need more series like this of different World War 2 Units & even Korean War & Vietnam War units as well.

[@Onlyusemesuede]

I’ve been saying for years that hbo needs to do a series like this for the MACVSOG or LRRP patrols too

[@bernerprimeTV]

There’s a new show by the same makers of this and the pacific coming out called the bloody hundredth about an aviation unit coming out next month!

[@55giantsfan22]

Same

[@kelvinsmith6812]

@@bernerprimeTV seriously? Where can this be watched?

[@kelvinsmith6812]

@@Onlyusemesuede yes we need these stories told.

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

David Schwimmer was kept away from the rest of the actors during their Boot Camp so there would be no personal bonds formed and the resentment of Captain Sobel would be real. It is good to hear that Schwimmer offered his assistance to get the character of Liebgott as accurate as possible.

[@steve293]

Oh trust me if he's anything remotely...1% the narcissist arrogant and insecure loser that Ross was in Friends....he is already perfectly dislikeable.

[@rtothec1234]

Did they also show them early Friends episodes to annoy them too? 😂

[@barryscott2645]

I heard that they did that with Matt Damon on Saving Private Ryan. The rest of the cast was sent through boot camp and he didn't so as to depict the initial resentment towards his character.

[@davidcook7887]

Sobel not Sobell.

[@JohnBloggs-m8l]

​​​@@barryscott2645 they used the exact same process yes since it was the exact same men running the show. The actors in the SPR squad all had to do boot camp while Hanks and Damon were kept seperate, Hanks cos he was playing the commissioned officer ofcourse and Damon who did not have to do boot camp so as to deliberately create real life resentment from the others and because his part in the film was only small cos he only comes in at the very end so he didn't have to play war game for long like the others did, although I must say Vin Diesel must've been pissed off the most. Not only didn't he get to meet Damon he got the beach scene then his part in the film was over. I would've been calling my agent.

[@taejae6593]

I can’t get enough of these actors, this show, this story, and everyone involved with it. Love them all.

[@bamadad53]

Same with me…all it took was watching BoB one time. Now I’m hooked. I watch it at least 3-4 times each year. I’m always looking for and watching videos of the real hero’s.

[@timmerjoy8781]

You can hear Leibgott in his voice even now when he says certain things. My girlfriend who recently passed was Jewish and the scene of him talking about what he was going to do after the war with Webster gets to me now in a different way. And the scene of the camps. Just heartbreaking and gut wrenching how hard that would have been to deal with. Thank you for your portrayal of Mr Leibgott. It was one of the highlights of an amazing show

[@rihamy2nd]

Sorry for your loss.

[@rockstarJDP]

When I was in high school in RE I approached the teacher and said I had this box set on VHS that would be helpful as we were studying the Hollocaust at that time. Everyone was laughing at the bonking scene at the beginning cause bewbs. But when it got to the scene of Joe telling the prisoners they weren't allowed to leave yet for their own good in order for proper medical intervention and breaks down, the entire room was deathly silent. Such a powerfully well done scene that it silenced a room full of teenagers and made many of them sob. It still gets me to this day ❤ You did a fantastic job Ross of truly capturing the horror of it ❤

[@Soniti1324]

In RE? What does that mean?

[@rockstarJDP]

@@Soniti1324 religious education :)

[@Gala-yp8nx]

The episode is called “Why we fight”. I believe the camp is based on a real sub camp that Easy Company stumbled across.

[@rockstarJDP]

@Gala-yp8nx Yes, you're right, though they weren't the first to liberate it, if I remember correctly it was the 10th Armoured Division that liberated it - there's an interesting scene where Maj Winters turns up with Nixon and you can see one of the MPs guarding the gates has the insignia on his shoulder patch. It's a fantastic detail because of course in making a miniseries they had to condense the timeline to screen time but they still give a nod to the real history. Timeless series, you find something new every time you rewatch it

[@Steak514]

Don't really see a relation to the holocaust. It was just a work camp. No American liberated a death camp.

[@johnnyrocko2933]

All these guys got way more out of this than just another acting job. It’s obvious in all of their voices in these interviews. RIP to all those brave men they portrayed.

[@hattorihanzo2275]

BoB holds up. I watch the entire series every few years. One of the best achievements in television history. A WWII themed trip to Europe remains on my bucket list. My grandfather survived D-Day. I do not take for granted that I am fortunate to exist.

[@lyndiutter4519]

I feel the same way! My Grandpa was a tank gunner during Battle of the Bulge and to think if one split second had been changed, we might not even been thought of. Those men wouldn't have become "Grandpa" and how blessed we are that God was watching over them:)

[@hockey52able]

"A WWII themed trip to Europe remains on my bucket list" do it. Especially if you've watched the series many times you'll be able to tie what you're seeing there to what you've seen in the show and it's just awesome. Experience of a lifetime and there is nothing like standing on Omaha beach looking at out the water and just imagining what it was like all those years ago.

[@williambrinton4661]

Same here. My grandfather was in the 29th, Omaha second wave. It’s crazy to think we’re here because they were lucky

[@JoolsUK]

I recommend a trip to Utah museum and Saint Marie Eglise, Normandy. I went in August, there are so many relics of the war in Normandy you can immerse yourself. Do it you won't regret it, take the family. I stayed in my campervan.

[@JanisDavis-b8v]

I absolutely love Band of Brothers. I have the box set and I must watch it every month. The actors chosen for each role were perfect for the part. You feel for what these men went through and they did justice to the real soldiers from easy company. I always cry at the last statement made by Major Winters when asked by his grandson” grandpa were you a hero in the war, and grandpa said no, but I served in a company of heroes. That must be one of the most emotional moments ever in this series. God Bless them all!!🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@mestupkid211986]

That's not actually a quote from Winters' grandson, he was reading from a letter from Mike Ranney. Still a powerful statement. The other thing that wasn't in the series, is the letter Winters had from Speirs that readily admitted to shooting the POWs that became a huge rumor.

[@robindelude3787]

My dad was a WWII veteran (South Pacific theater). Growing up, we watched a lot of war movies on TV. I was never a huge fan, but I love BoB. Such an incredible history lesson covering a very dark time, interwoven with commentary from the brave men who were in the thick of it. They truly were the Greatest Generation. It's very sad that they are all now gone. Gone, but never forgotten.

[@ChristianR-i3g]

I remember watching Band of Brothers when I was a kid. My uncle had the DVD box set and we sat through it over a weekend. I remember liking it a lot, but forgetting about it after a while. Rewatching this show now, as an adult, I have the deepest respect for the veterans, the actors portraying them, and the entire crew that created this masterpiece. There won't be another cinematic masterpiece like this in my lifetime and this was awesome to witness.

[@davidjohnson7978]

Not to mention the real soldiers that went through this history...

[@robertprice9052]

My grandfather was with the 101st during WWII. He died in 1980. I hate he never saw BoB. Watching the series made me feel closer to him. My Dad was 101st in Vietnam, I was with 75th and 1st sfg. It’s not explainable, but being a paratrooper is the most unique experience in the world. There really nothing like it. We often say, “there’s us, and there’s those not like us.”

[@mesalily-TeHWoRld]

Thanks to you and your family for your service! Much appreciated

[@laurelanderson2953]

I can watch Band of Brothers over and over. It is so wonderfully done and so educational

[@sebrinabennett5024]

The Cast and Crew of Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and the upcoming Masters of the Air have gone beyond making a mini-series. It is a cinematic moving masterpiece of Art that has presented and preserved history. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have done far more than anyone else to represent this important part of our world today. It’s beyond words for me, watching them all go through this incredible journey of going into the unknown is truly amazing. I’ve always loved all the cast ever since I seen BOB when I was stationed in Germany and awaiting soldiers coming in from Fallujah at the time ( I was a US ARMY68W in 1990-2004 ) and got a chance to see Eagle Nest while I was there.. over time I would see the cast in others movies,shows , gleefully watched them and I still enjoy them so much. I just watched Ross McCalls movie, A Violent Man, and it was great. I make my hobby learning,studying and collecting WWII history and culture of the 40’s and 50’s. I love that era and hope to go on a tour to Normandy someday soon. But above all this, I feel the same way that Ross McCall does. To never forget the men who fought and died for us and feel obligated to live the best life possible for them. I want to make sure they didn’t die in vain. Fantastic Interview and planning on seeing it again.. Thanks 😊

[@oledahammer8393]

One of my Uncles was in the 82nd Airborne and parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge....this series gave me a real glimpse into what he must have went through and the kind of man he truly was. How he made it home, or any of these men is nothing short of a miracle. God bless them all, and God bless my 4 Uncles that fought in WWII, one making the ultimate sacrifice at 19 years old in North Africa in the Army.

[@gothard5]

my great uncle Don (my mom’s uncle) was in the 82nd Airborne and went through all of that stuff, too. He died before I was born. I would have loved to have met him though. My Grandfather was prevented from serving due to some kind of medical situation. I forget what it was.

[@akhmunraa2493]

A literal brothers of heroes

[@marcschneider4845]

Last fall, we went to France and took a tour of the Normandy beaches, primarily Omaha. The first thing they do is take you up on the cliffs where the Germans were facing over the English Channel and you see how they had the guns emplaced to fire down on the beaches. Then you go down to beach and you realize what these kids (and I can say that since I'm 68 and most of them were very young) had to go through and, of course, the first waves were decimated. When you think about these guys getting off the landing craft and many had to know they were going to die, it's just stunning. I started crying. Of course, I had seen the D-Day scene in Saving Private Ryan, but seeing it in person was different and just amazing. I can't imagine doing this.

[@stefaniecosme4774]

I could not even imagine what an Honor it must have been for those then young men to play those Absolute Hero’s in Band of Brothers- And to have gotten the extraordinary privilege to have met those men must have been even more of an honor- It Truly makes me So Sad that they’re all gone now- Bc nowadays, the way our broken society is, We Need those men, We Need those Hero’s to teach and show the younger generations what it means to be the kind of man that people can depend on and men that people can look up to

[@Meirstein]

Fun fact, Joe Liebgott being Jewish was actually a change they made for the show. In real life, he was actually a catholic, but because of his name and the Austrian dialect of German he spoke that people confused for Yiddish, everyone just assumed he was Jewish. Joe was fine with this though, and never bothered to correct anyone.

[@tripsaplenty1227]

Joe was an ethnic Jew. His family converted.

[@surelyashley5726]

But other members of Easy company said Liebgott said he was Jewish. Every time and everyone called him a Jew. Shames (who we didn't really get to see in the movie was Jewish too.

[@tripsaplenty1227]

@@surelyashley5726 Liebgott was ethnically Jewish. His family converted, I'm not sure when. He practiced Roman Catholicism.

[@survival1769]

Joe is my great great uncle. Pretty cool people sharing his story and having that connection for me is one of the coolest things in my family.

[@miriamcohen7657]

Still a Jew

[@frankbolger3969]

You and the entire cast deserve the highest praise for doing justice to those heroic men and, by extension, to all men in all Allied armies for the great sacrifice they bore in order to give future generations a better tomorrow. My Dad was one of them, and though he never spoke of his experiences, nothing made him prouder than his service from D-Day to VE Day.

[@lillyrosebluecaroljohnson1185]

My father landed on Utah Beach and followed the same course as the BoB. He would never talk about his experience. Through 😮 like I can begin trying to comprehend what he went through. I have also had the privilege of going to the Holocaust Museum. That was an experience I will never forget. I wish my Dad would have been alive to see BoB. I hope it would have been a chance for him to talk. Excellent series. I watched it again recently. It doesn't age. It should be available for many many years to come to help people learn and understand. Bless everyone who was involved in BoB and bless those incredibly brave men.

[@kskisser]

I can't really put into words what this show means to me. I have watched it through at least five times and get something new with each viewing. The best docudrama ever produced about the European campaign period. These men were true heroes and deserving of being remembered in history.

[@HoldTheLine1990]

Band of Brothers is by far the best series to capture WWII history. The behind the scenes interviews, like this, are special to the fans. The research, time, resources and money to make this series so spot-on is rewarding to many of us who enjoy military history. I watch the series once a year and will until I pass on. I hope the series is watched for decades to come as it’s a fair representation of the times. Thanks for the interviews here.

[@dannyfowler7055]

God Bless you Brother for caring about our Veterans!

[@333Alastair]

It must’ve been a great honour to be cast in such a masterpiece! I’m glad to see that all the actors realize the importance of this. It was more than just a film, it was a documentary, and very crucial part of our history

[@aflodesigns]

saw saving private ryan in 1998 as a freshman...veterans crying so hard in the quiet parts of the movie on omaha beach scenes...that effected me so much after that...i hated reading but i started reading ww2 books like crazy in 1998..band of brothers was one of them...master piece like this show. when i went to normandy with my wife this past june i went to look for the towns they battles took place..there was a veteran that fought in iwo jima walked into this restaurant near utah beach..and wow he was like a celebrity

[@stevensobba1785]

Mr McCall, Meeting you in this interview is a true honor. I salute you.Thank you .

[@PaulDear-jb2bu]

I love listening to the actors who starred in the best series ever made, but especially Ross McCall who, everytime I hear him speak about BoB, you can tell how much it means to him and what the other actors mean to him and what the real men of Easy meant to him. Another great interview. And, thank you to everyone who had anything to do with the making of BoB.

[@djdubuque3369]

One of my life long friends that I grew up with is Joes great grandson, Joseph Liebgott IV. What a small world! One of my favorite series of all time

[@fettfan91]

Ross McCall had several key and at times harrowing scenes in the show, so cool to hear him talk about his experience.

[@davidl.abplanalp4478]

Joe "Ross McCall" Liebgott thank you for a grand and marvelous portrayal!

[@jeffbranchick1516]

A truly heartfelt and profoundly reverent interview. Casting did an incredible job collecting these actors. The actors deserve full respect for recognizing what a gift it was to be chosen to be a part of such a monumental project to recognize a slice of the Greatest Generation 💜🎖️🎗️🙏🏻

[@davidmowry8951]

Hats off to Ross McCall. He’s respectful, logical, and comes across as genuine. He and his buddies did a wonderful job in this series. Impactful beyond words to so many including myself. Thank you Ross.

[@rolandcooke]

See my link for an amazing extended interview with Ross.

[@jakedunnegan]

WOW. So, so impressed with this gentleman (Ross McCall) who had the honor to play a hero (Joseph Liebgott), and the understanding to appreciate it. If only all actors were like this!

[@rolandcooke]

See my link for an extended interview with Ross, amazing stuff.

[@JoolsUK]

🇬🇧

[@ronobrien7187]

I have watched BoB 25 times or so. It is easily the most powerful and important piece of cinema ever produced. Everybody, not just Americans, would benefit from seeing it. I had read the book beforehand, and I can say that the guys and the production crew truly did the book justice.

[@AbsurdistAsian]

1:41 My jaw dropped! He's Scottish?! I thought he was American! What a stellar actor!

[@edlawn5481]

Most of the actors were British, including the one who played Major Winters.

[@jonnyref3475]

A superb interview from one of Scotland’s best exports.

[@kincaidwolf5184]

He's English, you goose

[@bobbyscott2123]

@@kincaidwolf5184he was born in Greenock mate He says it in the interview?

[@Butterratbee]

⁠@@kincaidwolf5184”I’m a Scotsman who sounds like a Londoner” if you had watched the first minute and 43 seconds of the video you would have heard him say that, you absolute clown

[@tonymcfadyen8302]

Not exactly sure what happened to his accent...

[@kincaidwolf5184]

@bobbyscott2123 He spent his entire life in England before emigrating to the US. He has a South West English accent. There is no Scottish or English nationality, and both share a British nationality. As a Scot, I wouldn't call him Scottish, I would call him English with Scottish heritage. Nobody in Britain would call him Scottish. Accent is everything.

[@thomascanavan8686]

Had the distinct honor of having met Mr McCall a few years back as he had a few moments to spare while filming in NYC. Had lunch with my friend, Frank John Hughes, and him. Outstanding gentlemen ,both. Still pushing for your part in Frank's movie Ross. Lol. Great interview.

[@ghandysoria37]

Have watched this show beginning to end at least a dozen times. Will continue to watch more times to come! Such an amazing masterpiece!

[@jeremiahOz]

He played Liegbott so well, you can see his many different emotions in so many scenes, but you gotta love when he was interpreting the German General near the end, Inwatch that scene so many times.

[@worldwar2online]

Fantastic interview. As long-time fans of Band of Brothers, we're grateful to see such honor and respect to the original men of Easy Company. Well done!

[@XHollisWood]

Great story about great men 🇺🇸 Ross, your acting was incredible for the role you were playing 💪🏻 Thank you

[@wc76]

Scotish!? Wtf!!! Amazing acting!! I'd never knew! I just rewatched BOB. That part when they find the camp especially finding out why they're in it hits SO hard. BOB is one the best pieces of cinema and acting ever. The fact its true events.. just wow..

[@barnzYT]

I know right i always assumed Essex area especially after watching him in Green Street

[@stevovimy]

He's not Scottish lol. He has a slight American twang now though.

[@barnzYT]

@@stevovimy Literally at the start of the interview he says he's from Scotland

[@Coolagreen16]

@@barnzYT Born in Scotland, brought up in London. He's got a London accent, but yes, Scottish.

[@campx2476]

All of these actors will carry the legacy of Easy for the rest of their lives. The series is a staple in my household, and is watched at least once a year since its release.

[@russhoffman6301]

Fantastic interview. I still have trouble watching the episode where they find the camp. The entire cast did a remarkable job letting us know what it was like for those who were involved.

[@brawlgamerplayz5699]

Leibgott’s character always brought a smile on my face

[@meredithlyon3142]

I watch the series every time it's on. And every time, I cry in episode 9 when Liebgott has to tell the prisoners to stop eating. Absolutely amazing acting and tribute to absolutely the Greatest Generation.

[@chrispierdominici3891]

This miniseries is a masterpiece and a true testament to the faithfulness with which these actors (and other folks making it) tried to do justice not just to the men they portrayed and their service, but also how incredibly important it was in our world's history. I've lost track of how many times I've watched it and it still moves me every single time.

[@lintern77]

Such an amazing cast! I can't think of many productions with as many amazing characters/actors. Many of them I'd never seen before.

[@jaratt85]

I wish Tom Hanks would do a series, or at least a movie, about Korea.. The Forgotten War truly lives up to it's name, and there's plenty of stories to tell.. I should know, my grandfather got a Bronze Star during the Battle of the Bowling Alley, not for heroics on the field but for taking over the books/supply for the entire US Army 2nd Infantry Division so that other officers could be freed up to fight. (and simultaneously keep him in a relatively safe position I'm sure) And I never knew anything about it until long after he died.. almost 20 years afterwards in fact, and he was a veteran of the New Guinea campaign during WW2. Ultimately he made Captain and was in charge of a M39 AUV before the war ended and they kicked him down to Sgt and shipped him off to Alaska to train to fight the Russians. There's stories to tell of Korea, and the wider world needs to hear about them and I think Tom Hanks is great at telling those stories.

[@oneparticularharbor144]

Great idea..... There are some really good books out there to base it on....

[@TRaider66]

Liebgott was one of my favorite characters in the show. The one who gives wise cracks from left field but also gets down to business in battle! Nicely done and thanks for telling the story!

[@MichaelMoellerTRLInc]

What sticks out for me about Ross McCall's performance is all of the small details that are often missed. I could say this about the entire cast. The attention to detail and the passion to deliver performances that would gain the approval of the men they're based on is unmistakable.

[@jebbroham1776]

It's so awesome to see all of them, a little over 20 years later talking about how impactful this miniseries was not only to them, but to the men they portrayed. I'm glad that Major Winters and many of his men got to see their actions relived and honored through these incredible actors who honored them with their exceptional acting.

[@tomhorn6429]

The part where he talks about all the actors having a great time while still taking the job very seriously, laughing and carrying on, having stories he won't repeat. This is exactly what soldiers go through. We're all human, and in the long periods between combat we revert to being ourselves. It's honestly the parts we most remember.

[@samthemacman]

A great interview with the actor that portrayed one of my favorite men of Easy Company. Excellent. Now I have to go and binge watch Band of Brothers again.

[@jeanettesimmonds8134]

What the full series on dvd box set every year since 2010 and never tire of it, still enjoy it.

[@almost_harmless]

Loved the show back then, and somehow, it has grown dearer still over the years. Great actor, great show, amazing legacy.

[@kiwi_comanche]

After so long, all the actors still refer to the boots as, "Corcorans". That's epic.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

This miniseries was epic. The entire cast gave the performance of their respective lives. They should each be extremely proud of their efforts and dedication to the miniseries. I don't believe the cast crew could be better if they changed a single individual. Capt Dye was an excellent soldier. He has made Hollywood get real. If you watch movies actors frequently try to make a character their own. The members of this cast fully comprehended they were portraying and what they went through during the war. I could be wrong but it seems they remain true to the people they were representing. God bless you for your immortal representation of easy company.

[@d.g.n9392]

Thank you for your interview. I watched the series about 12 years ago, and just ordered the box set DVDs this week. Wonderful portrayal of the original soldiers and the scenes. Having recently retired, I have time to read the history and watch documentaries. Thank you all veterans for your service and sacrifices Our family had our great uncle killed in action in Italy near mount porchia January 7, 1944

[@saultube44]

So this is when acting become more than just entertainment, but a responsibility to pierce into the Past and show what happened as faithful as possible. And Ross McCall is a remarkable man too, that's why he was honored with this role. It's all very inspiring, thank you, now I'm going to binge watch Band Of Brothers for the 5th time 😁👍

[@crownprincesebastianjohano7069]

This man is a legend. Who grew up as a young Freddie Mercury, and become a brave Soldier that defeated the Nazis. A Miracle indeed.

[@10Cnote]

His American accent was good I had no idea he was Scottish.

[@aaropajari7058]

He doesn't sound Scottish either.

[@orcho141]

​@@aaropajari7058Scottish born but grew up in London

[@aaropajari7058]

@@orcho141 👍👍👍

[@mattgrant9479]

Let's just say he's British

[@JT-zq8fi]

He has a really interesting voice now some words are spoken in an American accent like "Hank" whereas "Tom" was usually said in a British accent

[@stephen4763]

Ross this interview was awesome. It’s adds so much to understanding the history and the behind the scenes that we don’t get to see. The reverence you have for your character and the Easy Company vets is really something. And the fact you did not want to see the concentration camp before your scene was genius. You wanted to display real shock at the scene and yes it comes through. So many great lines and scenes.

[@peterlundskow4061]

Ross did a wonderful job in his role! I would have never believed he was not an American Actor! The emotions he shows when they discover the camp, was so very moving. Thanks to you Ross so much!

[@charissekolcz8935]

Amen to you and your fellow co stars for playing roles of the greatest generation

[@kellygrudzinski184]

Craziest part about Band of Brothers in my life was, my parents won an online contest to attend the premiere of Band of Brothers in LA, Sunday Sept. 9th, 2001. My mom called me and said she had a weird feeling about flying out there for it. Said she was going to see if she can gift the tickets to me and flights. Which i guess wasn't permitted. They've flown all over the place to vacation destinations. But this one trip she didn't feel right about. 2 days later 9/11. Not saying could've been on one of those flights, but to say she had a weird feeling, hits home strange. Just wanted to share that.

[@bh5606]

Have always enjoyed him. Would like to see him more often.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

I watch BoB once a year and ALWAYS feel like I am there with those men. You can connect with each and everyone of them and it really hurts when they get injured or killed. KNOWING that they were real people and had to go through this. I cannot possibly imagine what it feels like when a man who has been there is changed forever, but you can definitely see it in their eyes and feel it when you listen to them talk, including the actors who have all been impacted by the making of the "movie".

[@Robert-pl1gd]

Band of Brothers was a series touches on a level that no other WW2 movie ever did and i have seen many many movies. Hats off to all the actors, magnificent job. Of course hats off to all of my military veteran brothers both past and present.

[@erikguth4830]

To me this is so phenomenal to be able to watch. I really like the behind the scenes walk through. I had no idea how they pick who they pick. I couldn’t imagine one of the men who were the stars of these hero roles ever be a different actor. Keep this coming.

[@DSToNe19and83]

Ross, no one could’ve done it better! The respect the actors have towards the characters they were portraying is what made it a masterpiece of episodic film. Thanks 🍻

[@mh-bc8cj]

>Excellent interview, classic. The whole cast was phenomenal. I don't think there will ever be a production with such a storyline and the casting of the actors was spot one. No one else could have played those parts. 👏

[@jeffreym.keilen1095]

Thank you Ross for this interview and your story. I dig your respect for holding true to Joe. And truth be known, I cry with you every time I watch episode nine. Tanker tough,sir.👍

[@invasivebird5646]

This is what I love. Actors who actually live in the setting and year they are acting for. They are the ones who also watch their own work on screen finalized after the project. Lots of actors these days are just going cut by cut during the set and what’s sad is some of them don’t even watch their own work on the screen after the set. After the whole set, work is done and off to the next.. Actors on BoB actually take something from it after being done..

[@dnelson935]

Such an amazing show. I have watched this so many times. Certain episodes more than others but I love them all. I watched the series with my dad, and he gave me the DVD set that came in a tin box. He gave it to me a few weeks before he died. We both knew his time was short. The show has been a lasting connection with my dad. We both loved military history and he had such respect for these men. Me too. I traveled quite a bit for work over about a ten year period and Band of Brothers was my companion throughout my travels. It is kind of comfort entertainment, but so much more. The actors seemed to do such a great job of bringing this story, and the real men to life. I loved the interviews with the actual men. In a way they became friends through the series. Over the years, I always had a sense of a personal loss as each of the men passed away. So glad this series was made. As others have said, the real men will live on for years because of what the actors did to bring them to life. In watching so many interviews, it became clear the actors had gained a great respect and love of the real men they portrayed, as well the others they served with.

[@JohnHerman-x7l]

From the first time I watched it to today, I still view this as best series of all time. It was epic in every way, including the effort and seriousness these actors gave to perfecting the roles of the real men they portrayed.

[@michaelsullivan479]

Wow!.. words come short to express Ross McCall's understanding of the sacrafice and courage he portaide of the men of that generation. Ross is a true man of his craft in diving into one of the most difficult times in man's history. Ross has honored those who bravely sacraficed life, limb and soul. So many points were spot on, Bravo Ross McCall, you did your duty...

[@adiebland9220]

This series was so inspirational in so many ways, I watched it during a deployment at Al Jaber air base during the second gulf war, it gave me what I required to see the war through, but it filled our lives with the hero’s of an older generation, thank you to the old guy’s and thank you to the actors who played them so well. The community salutes you

[@debbie9929]

What a fabulous interview. And what a fabulous show.

[@ymcavalier3555]

I can keep rewatching this show every so often. It stands the test of time

[@ThunderDucky187]

This was a real treat.

[@AnimateWithBlender]

Every few years I watch Band of Borthers and am in awe of the men, the actors, the quality of the filmmaking and the history. I always assumed that Ross wass American as well so sterling performance as we say here in the UK. Love these videos AVC!

[@jeffkuykendall4655]

Ultimate respect to these actors in the their efforts and determination to portray the men of Easy Company as accurately and honorably as humanly possible!

[@OrlandoValles-v4i]

Amazing interview, so well done and the amount of respect and reverence he pays the men and experience is commendable

[@bobthebuilder5351]

The actors have a great feel and convey a great message. They did "actors" bootcamp, they represented a historical event as best they could but understood the inaccuracies. They are very sensitive to real soldiers and the story of Easy company. I appreciate all the interviews feel like they go out of their way to share the experience without offending real soldiers or the characters they portray in the show. Kudos to them

[@jennymontague851]

Thank you for all your work in making this film authentic. God bless you.

[@garylastname8596]

Fantastic Interview! Loved you representation of a true hero! Absolute Best Series of ALL TIME! I would like to thank all of the heroes and the entire project of the Band of Brothers for my dream series. Forever Greatful!

[@CareyBoeckx]

Your video is a true testament to the power of quality content! The way you presented the information with clarity and enthusiasm kept me invested throughout. I've been on a learning journey recently, and your video provided me with valuable insights that I hadn't come across before. Your dedication to research and preparation is commendable, and I appreciate the effort you put into delivering a top-notch video. I'm looking forward to more fantastic content from you!

[@andrewdoddington6939]

What a humble man who reveres the genuine heroes he and the others portrayed.

[@retrodad6864]

What a brilliant interview! What a brilliant series it was. The greatest generation by far. 🇬🇧👍