Chris Sarandon talks Al Pacino Improv, Andre the Giant, Voicing Jack Skellington & Fright Night!

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Chris Sarandon (Fright Night, The Princess Bride) joins us this week for an amazing episode full of classic film nostalgia, openness on being humbled at the heights of success, and reflection on an illustrious career.
Chris shares several behind the scenes stories of landing roles during auditions including how nerves helped propel his performance during his read with Al Pacino for his break in Dog Day Afternoon.
We also talk about which film sent him on a mission of discovery and reflection in Africa, his favorite Andre the Giant story, and his relationship with his first wife Susan Sarandon.
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Chris Sarandon talks Al Pacino Improv, Andre the Giant Story, Voicing Jack Skellington & Accepting Fright Night! #insideofyou #chrissarandon

[@juggalochef2399]

Truly do not know why Chris' career hasn't been bigger. He's a remarkable talent and endlessly watchable in any role he inhabits.

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

@Aldo Sosa he meant like Harrison Ford or Tom Cruise. Honestly he would have been miserable. He likes doing work he respects. I've known Chris through his kids and Honestly he's the nicest Guy in person and ridiculously good looking.

[@db2344]

Yes indeed!❤

[@TheTrutherSceptic]

100% he's an amazing actor. I read where fans said that he mentioned in an interview how at some point he had to put out a lot of work due to financial situation. That coincides with what he said here about his second marriage, when his films weren't great (no big or meaty roles). Then it was just guest TV spots. IDK why the studios didn't scoop him up for better roles. He looks amazing for his age too.

[@TheTrutherSceptic]

@@LaurenMiddleton28 how great you know him. Not surprised to hear he is nice. But what do you mean by him being miserable? From what he said here about his 2nd marriage I'm thinking it was the reason he was forced to do those 90s films. He should've gotten a big role here and there and he's so talented. It would surprise me to hear he turned down good work to do those not great films and only guest spots. People would LOVE to see him in one or two of those Harrison Ford type films.

[@ddm62571]

He was so good in Fright Night! No one in my opinion has played a better vampire than Chris!

[@jameslauder3984]

Gods honest truth right there

[@theresemarkham9387]

I am enjoying watching to this episode. Chris definitely opens up and he definitely does not look 80. I did not realize that he voiced Jack Skeleton.

[@eamonndeane587]

He was also in the Dub for Nausicca Of the Valley of The Wind.

[@LibrariansWife]

One of my favorite 80's movies was Fright Night, so this is such a treat.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yeah that movie is great

[@wisperingbeard]

Rosey you minx, I can’t believe you got Chris Sarandon. I’m such a huge Fright Night fan. What an incredible story teller he is too.

[@Maazzzo]

LOVED this interview. Wish he'd talked a bit about his Trek role. He's so lovely, I hope he'll come back.

[@ramseyabdul1873]

Love Chris Sarandon. One movie of his that, in my opinion, is very underrated is a film called "Lipstick"... his performance is great in that film. He was a great villain in that one. "The Sentinel" is another underrated and great film.

[@theresemarkham9387]

This week’s episode is delightful. Chris definitely opens up and has so many great stories. His career is very interesting. A part 2 would be great. His memoir is going to be awesome. Michael is a matchmaker. Your grandma is a gem. Family is so important.

[@ReelPodcasts]

Chris has been a major part of my childhood from Fright Night to Nightmare to Princess Bride (which is and always will be my favorite movie of all time). Loved hearing his many stories and as always a great interview.

[@cspaulding54]

He certainly doesn’t look 80… I’ve always loved Chris Sarandon since I was a small girl… he was a constant in my childhood I watched him in so much.. and fright night is just a classic I still love it even though I’m 48 and a grandma…

[@Krypton_Ken]

I know everyone always thinks of Fright Night, Princess Bride and Nightmare Before Christmas when they think of Chris Sarandon, but my favorite role of his was when he guest starred on Star Trek Deep Space Nine. He played sort of a con man version of Whoopi Goldberg's Guinan character, same species but instead of helping he was 'listening' to rip people off. Just delightful, kind of like Prince Humperdinck but not as malevolent.

[@KyleCorvus]

Yesssss he was awesome in that episode, recognized his voice instantly on my recent watch through

[@tommyryan1311]

The best Chris Sarandon interview i have ever seen. I met him yrs ago, such a great guy.

[@paulcameronart3164]

Yes! Love Chris Sarandon...Fright Night is seriously one of the best vampire movies ever. Nice one Mr Rosenbaum 🤟🏻

[@erikramaekers63]

Coolest vampire ever.Eating apples,the long grey coat,great dancer

[@darnitthelma4247]

Sexiest 😍

[@pinadihex]

So wonderful, thank you. I'm a big fan of Chris Sarandon. It's unbelievable, such a charming person, still good looking with 80 and still so full of ideas and brillant. Great interview.

[@TheGeekAuthority]

What an amazing man! And career! And so nice and down-to-earth! Chris Sarandon is so interesting and has some great stories. He'll forever always be my Humperdink and Jack Skellington! Thank you Chris for your insight and brilliant career! Thank you Michael for another wonderful interview! Bravo Chris and Michael!

[@Alexei2539]

1:18:23 Maybe he really is a vampire!

[@Dude-oh8vq]

Chris is 80??? He looks 60. Jesus. Another terrific interview, Michael!

[@benjaminperez7328]

Greek genes.

[@randallbesch2424]

He also played Jesus at one time.

[@dragon067]

This was a fantastic interview! Chris is incredible in his films, even the low budget films like The Resurrected. He played a very creepy Joseph Curwen in that H.P. Lovecraft film. His performance is fun to watch. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a convention and he was extremely affable. We spoke briefly about that character and Fright Night. Yes, he does look and sound amazing for being 80!

[@sophiemiller1147]

Love Chris! Can't wait to get into this!

[@movienut]

Great interviews with these great actors. Thanks for sharing.

[@jcvdo]

Hi Michael, great episode with an awesome actor. When i saw The Nightmare Before Christmas i waited for the credits to know who made the voice of Jack Skellington and was the first time that heard about Chris Sarandon. Right away i look for him on the internet and go to my local video club to rent movies in which he performed. And you're right: he played bad guys but he's so likely. Fright Night is my favourite by far.

[@charleslennonbaker]

What a treat, gentlemen. Mr. Rosenbaum, you continue to surprise. It's a joy to sit in on this interview. I've been a fan of Mr. Sarandon's work for decades. One thing I've always perplexed me was his underutilized role in Deep Space 9? Regardless, gentlemen, you've made my day. Bravo!

[@flyinggardengnome1]

Really enjoyed this episode. Thank you for getting Chris onto the pod. Coming from another Fright Night fan, can’t wait for the Tom Holland episode 😊😊

[@WitchDoctor02]

This is one of my favorite episodes on the channel! Chris Sarandon has had a fascinating career and is a great interview.

[@chiti5]

Chris is a person who has managed to direct his life despite the difficulties. Being different from others must be hard, but his charisma and his intelligence and his big heart led him to success. A beautiful person. Admirable. 💐🙏🙏

[@riendetout8812]

This was delightful! I didn't even realize Chris was Jack, I love his performance! I would have asked if he got to hang out with Danny Elfman, and how that was. Chris was fantastic as the voice of Kurotowa in Nausicaa too! Now I need to look up Fright Night, you two really sold his performance. Thank you both!

[@Joe-hh8gd]

There was a Fright Night remake and Chris did a cameo, if you chose to view both.

[@MKF30]

Hes 80? Oh wow doesn't look like 80😳 Looks like 60 ish. He's a great actor. Loved him particularly in Child's Play and Fright Night.

[@iamdonnietae]

Makes me wonder how accurate his birth year is, online, because he does not look 80 at all. He could easily pass for 60-65.

[@MKF30]

@@iamdonnietae Yeah I mean it's possible, women look way younger than their age I think we're so used to seeing guys look older or their age it's surprising whenever we see a guy not look his age.

[@randallbesch2424]

@@MKF30 Bill Shatner is 91!

[@MKF30]

@@randallbesch2424 Oh I was talking about Chris Sarandon lol but Yeah William Shatner is up there as well. Clint Eastwood as well.

[@MKF30]

@randallbesch2424 Yeah I was referring to Sarandon here but yeah William Shatner is up there too along with Clint Eastwood and Dick Van Dyke.

[@leannepritchett6323]

Thoroughly enjoyable interview with such a humble and charming icon. Thank you Rosey 🙏❤️. P.S., made my heart sing knowing you were able to visit your grandma. As for showing off pics of your sweet dog Blanche, just shows what a kind and proud Dog Dad you are. Nothing wrong with that ❤️❤️🐕‍🦺

[@Draliseth]

I couldn't believe he's 80 when I was listening to this at work. He looks really incredible, very sharp and energetic. Would love if you got William Ragsdale on. I grew up watching his stuff - Herman's Head, Frankenstein: The College Years, Brothers Keeper. He's _really_ talented and seems forgotten in the public eye. It's a damn shame.

[@justing5732]

Never knew who the Jack Skellington actor was, so glad I saw this today. Another great episode guys!

[@Robindalmiras]

I so enjoyed this podcast/interview! Just such a great guy 😊

[@TylerSmith-zu6mj]

This is probably my all time favorite interview ❤

[@marckandel6403]

I did not expect how tickled I would be at how tickled Michael was when Chris launched into Jack. What a wonderful interview.

[@klyanadkmorr]

I ACTUALLY enjoyed his episode on Star Trek Deep Space Nine! His character was a charming sneaky neerdo well scammer who competed with Quark! Some people diss it as boring all I could think of was Prince Humperdink IN SPAAACE!!

[@Robindalmiras]

Love Chris! He’s so humble and so fun and interesting. Great actor!

[@hopeinabasket7328]

Aww just watched this last night and pulled up cooking by heart today, and there was Michael Rosenbaum. Makes a conversation a little more genuine when you know people follow up and reconnect. ❤

[@chet_inator_gator]

LOVED THIS EP! Chris rules!

[@Brook11223]

Roddy McDowall is amazing as Jervis Tetch in Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures. He brought the classic gentleman quality with ease.

[@randallbesch2424]

He also played Bookworm in the live action series.

[@hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat]

I saw Fright Night as a boy and LOVED IT. Ever since I've paid attention to Chris. I know its a corny movie, but it was fun and refreshing.

[@darnitthelma4247]

23:06 I neeeeeed this memoir! Wow!

[@xPersonguyyx]

This was an absolutely awesome interview 💯💯

[@kristenballinger500]

Looking forward to this interview. The Princess Bride was one of my favorites growing up and now my daughter loves watching it too!

[@jvamerica1703]

I love Chris!!! What a actor!!!

[@janeporter818]

Chris is the best! Excellent episode! ❤

[@BoogeyManBen]

I absolutely love Chris. This was so great. He is one of my heroes.

[@Sonofgrievous]

No matter the medium, anything with Chris Sarandon in it is always better

[@estherboo3057]

Wow! This was way more enjoyable than I had hoped. Chris Sarandon is a true gem.

[@guenthecat6582]

What a great guest! I really enjoyed hearing your excitement over asking his questions about Nightmare Before Christmas and Princess Bride too. I'm definitely going to check out his podcast. Sounds fantastic!

[@sparky955]

Michael, I adore how you adore the people you interview! Your enthusiasm is a big reason that I subscribed. Also, as a CatMom…you go right on ahead being a vocally proud DogDad!! 🐈🐕

[@kimelaineganey5542]

Omg Michael, thanks for making my day!!🎉🎊 I'm stuck at home with an awful ear infection, but smiling ear to ear. I just adore Chris Sarandon. Been a huge fan, since I was a little girl in the 80's. Loved him in Fright Night and Protocol!!❤️ You made being under the weather, so much more bearable! Awesome interview!!🙌 Now, if only you could get Peter Coyote on that couch! Lol.😉 Much love. Kim from Georgia.🍑

[@dominique9187]

What a pleasure to listen to Chris Sarendon ! He is passionate and fascinating ♥️ He is an adorable person with a rich life journey ! I know his films, especially Fright Night and his voice for Jack Skeletton 💖💖 An amazing and wonderful podcast, thank you Michael 💙 💙

[@byRobertEklund]

What an absolute joy to listen to! Chris seems like an amazing guy, a true legend!

[@Brook11223]

I can't wait to hear his stories from The Princess Bride and his experiences working with Andre The Giant.

[@eamonndeane587]

"I would not SAY such Things if I Were YOU..."

[@BrianMcKinley666]

Great interview and fantastic podcast! I've been watching on KZbin for a while now but got on the app so I could finally leave a comment. Also really enjoy the Talkville podcast, keep up the great work!

[@torloni13]

Fright Night's Chris freaking Sarandon!!!! 💗💗👏👏

[@ranger51262]

I got to see Chris Sarandon work while filming the tv show "Fortune Hunter" in Florida back in 1994, I wish I got to speak with him

[@carl_anderson9315]

Me: “he looks great for sixty-something”. IMDb: “80 years old” Me: 🤯

[@reinotsurugi]

Chris Sarandon is so damn awesome. 80. Gawd.

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

Omg I love Chris Sarandon!!! He's so funny and talented and has such an amazingly wide range as an actor! Thank you for having him on your show! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 🤗🥰

[@lukeevans9505]

Great interview. What a nice guy.

[@dougrobitaille2046]

Chris Sarrandon is the best Vampire ever!! Fright Night & The Lost Boys are the Best Vampire movies of all time...Classic ,no machine guns!🎃

[@videoartsevolutionfilms7486]

I love Chris but I remember meeting him at a con-show and a guy was taking pictures around the room and when the camera was in Chris's direction he blocked his face my thought was wow! I had never seen that before..

[@CorbyQ]

My sister has had a crush on Chris Sarandon forever. I love all his stuff. I'm subscribed to this and talk ille I apologize I just can't afford to join Patreon but I support every way I can.

[@Vaporvice84]

Regarding first reading the script for Fright Night: "within 5 minutes, I was sucked in". A perfect pun lol.

[@lindamawdsley6130]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode, Chris has a very easy to listen to voice and his tales are engaging. It’s also nice to be able to relate to places and actors such as Sean Connery and Hadden Hall which was also used for ‘Jane Eyre’ and ‘Pride and Prejudice’. On another note I’m glad you went to visit Blanche she sounds to be a lovely lady and obviously adores you. As for baby Blanche show her off to your hearts content after all that’s what a lot of people do on instagram so why shouldn’t you🤗💖

[@Man0fSte3l]

My mind is always thinking negatively even though logically I know the negative thoughts aren't true. It's such a struggle. Tthearpy really helps.

[@alexandermatthews145]

Fright Night is my all time favorite Vampire film Chris was a perfect Vampire

[@jacksavere6988]

Whoaa!! I recently watched Fright Night for the first time and I loved it. I got a kick out of how much Chris Sarandon looks like Mark Ruffalo in that movie😂❤️

[@dobly58]

Amazing guy. He'll be Jerry Dandridge forever for me. Doesn't he look amazing for 80!!!

[@kaimau69]

CS is awesome and has a great voice!

[@alexrolle6060]

Thank you Michael. Princess Bride is my favorite movie. This a great interview.

[@omigawdd]

One of my favorite interviews. Chris is just great. 💛 Still loving our guys Michael and Ryan too I guess... 😜

[@movienut]

Fright night was great. Hard to beat the old horror films.

[@MeAndmyshadows]

So happy to see this interview as well as the one with Tom Holland!!! Went back and rewatched Fright Night. It’s one that I can watch over and over, not getting tired of!!!

[@iamdonnietae]

I have to say he’s aging very well because he does not look like an 80 year old guy. He looks 65.

[@chefnedarque]

80?!! Yassssssss🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 amazing🎂

[@marybrokop4432]

As a woman who has survived the 60s twice, I enjoyed the discussion on age at the beginning. Great episode. ❤️ 🌹 ❤️

[@loochboy]

I've always known who you are-Luthor married Lana at the church right across from my house-but didn't even know about this podcast. Our mutual friend Troy always posts your stuff on his FB, and I have started listening. You really have a good handle on this kind of thing. I've gone back to listen to some of the interviews and you always get some great people, and your questions are always pretty inciteful. Gonna keep following, thanks for this.

[@rebeccaloboborges7015]

Great! I've watched fright night last month cos I saw your big poster and loved Chris Sarandon's performance

[@garrybaldy327]

Chris is such a wonderful person to listen to. I just wish he'd been probed a bit more.

[@biffbarely7045]

I pray you've seen "The Resurrected" w/Sarandon, Michael--it's a fantastic Lovecraft film.

[@LiLisa24]

Can’t wait to watch this ❤ The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my favourite Disney films and favourite worlds in the Kingdom Hearts games ❤️ Thank you for getting Chris on the podcast. Hope you have an amazing week Michael ^_^ ❤️ Happy Tuesday 💙

[@poindextertunes]

wow incredible get for a guest!

[@carl_anderson9315]

I loved The Sentinel, with the beautiful Cristina Raines.

[@orlandoruizjr3834]

The Mark Ruffalo of the 80's.

[@angelacornett4911]

Oh man this has gotta be good! I got way too excited when I saw this.

[@girleyreds11-11]

When I was a kid I remember seeing him in The Princess Bride first before I saw him in Fright Night so then seeing him in Chucky I thought he was putting on an American accent I literally thought he was British because of his accent being so good in The Princess Bride

[@Chertoff88]

He is not Rogan. But this guy is a good interviewer. Never seen a single thing he's acted in but he's a better interviewer then actor

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

Rogan is a certified dumbass.

[@gregrones9113]

I appreciated the stories about working with Rob Reiner as a director and the audition at William Goldman's apartment.

[@girleyreds11-11]

And man..still handsome but dang....a sexy vampire in fright night...that club scene and then when he turned her.....oh man!!!.....dang....rivals the Irish hotness of the remake for sure....!!!

[@NeonKC]

Didn’t known Susan’s last name was because of Chris. Basically took it from him lol

[@silverash63]

I remember seeing his wife in an episode of West Wing back in the day thing wow she's stunning

[@thewkovacs316]

omg...it all started with dog day afternoon why start with fright night? and with fright night, i thought chris would have run to have a chance to work with roddy mcdowell and there has to be something in either the mcu or dcu for chris

[@dawnbevins451]

Another excellent episode - so good I watched it twice 😀. Chris is so interesting and easy to listen to, and definitely does not look 80. I really appreciated the insight into his marriages, something I'm going through at the minute, so hearing him say "Out of crisis comes understanding", and talk about how you have go through hard times in order to learn something about yourself, and that it can end up being for the best, really rang true for me. I have to confess I haven't watched Fright Night, I'm a scaredy cat and can't watch anything scary on my own, and I have never had anyone to watch scary stuff with 😂 I have watched The Nightmare Before Christmas plenty of times though, and it was a joy to hear Chris jump into "Jack". I look forward to his upcoming podcast, and I hope we get to read his memoir one day. Thanks Chris. ❤ Also... I don't think it is weird to show pictures of your dog I follow other people's dogs on instagram, now when you think about it, that is weird, and I'm am not planning on stopping stalking other people's dogs online, anytime soon, I live to see photos and videos of others people's dogs! 😆 Thanks Rosey ❤

[@HRZONE2]

I know him from Child's Play; one of my favorites.

[@stewmott3763]

My biggest impression of Fright Night was that I really, really wanted the bad guy to win because he was so charismatic and gorgeous and the good guy was such a knob-end.

[@mscandylevar2444]

Love Chris Sarandon,he has done some brilliant work he looks amazing and sound amazing what treat. He was married to Susan, looked her in the Rocky horror picture show one of my favorite. Michael Blanche is your child pets are family with fur. Fright night is awesome he was brilliant wasn’t he 🥰keep bringing them love the older guests they have so much to talk about. I am patreon only the lower tier we don’t get mentioned that much but that’s OK. I love your podcast, but I rather give to the Ronald McDonald houses, my mother been donating for decades before she passed and I give as much as I can and to cancer research and to domestic violence support. I been a big supporter to the podcast and love spreading the word, this podcast means a lot to me along with so many others. Michael you Rock!!!!

[@kathleenseligmytatterednto8560]

Love his movies, but anything Princess Bride...perfection

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

Just saw his CAMEO again in FRIGHT NIGHT!