Hollywood Star Damian Lewis ‘Life’s Too Short To Not Do What You Love’ | This Morning

Hollywood star Damian Lewis, renowned for hit series like Homeland and Billions, once embarked on a journey across Europe with nothing but a tent, a guitar and a dream of becoming the next Elvis. Now, after decades of silver screen success and a tough couple of years that reminded him ‘life’s too short’, he’s revisiting his childhood rockstar dreams. He joins us in-studio to tell us about putting down the scripts and picking up the microphone stand as he continues his UK tour.
Broadcast on 19/03/2024
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[@suelee2033]

I love him. He was always brilliant. Hope he would be James Bond someday.

[@KEVINKEVINKEVINWWW]

Interesting.

[@EttaH-io7ur]

He is a fantastic actor. I have the complete "Band of Brothers" series on DVD, and I've watched it more times than I am able to recall. If you are able to get access to the complete series, I highly recommend you watch it. It's a truly excellent production.

[@baileysmyman]

I first saw him in the late 90's in "Warriers" a BBC 2 part series set during the Bosnian war. He, along with many young talented actors who went on to have international careers, play soldiers in a UN Peacekeeping force. It not only shows the demands and constraints of their role in the conflict but how it impacts their lives back home. It remains one of the best productions I have seen, superbly directed, amazing cinematography and sublime acting by all the cast. Not an easy watch, but it will leave a profound impression on you.

[@thenoobyblock1208]

@@baileysmyman Funnily enough my driving instructor was an advisor for that series, having served in Bosnia.

[@KimGibbs-vx4lm]

Brilliant series.

[@BadSneakers]

He’s in incredible in Billions

[@sanmc5888]

Agreed

[@Thejohnnylove69]

Captain Winters. Band of Brothers 👍🏾❤

[@claudiadiaz4095]

I saw that Damian for the first time in Homeland and I fell in love with him, such talented actor, and now I see that he’s also a musician, love him! ❤

[@FallenAngel9979]

Wow had no idea he could sing or play! He’s like Hugh Laurie! Multitalented!!

[@Panjax]

Said like a man who had the choice to do what you love. Damien is great, hope he is truly happy after what he's been through, sometimes we don't have that choice though sadly. Glad he got it.

[@rfcalm]

can you not afford a guitar and free lessons on youtube?

[@kalleskit]

Okay?

[@brkaz5864]

Great to see him happy and doing something he so obviously loves. Brilliant actor in so many productions, but he will forever be Soames Forsyte to me.

[@Amy-ps6hf]

I remembered him as Soames Forsyte as well. He was wonderful!

[@CooManTunes]

Damian Lewis is a mad man. Great actor. A face for the job.

[@lyndkent-cl2oe]

Helen would love this for sure....Wow, just how much does their daughter look like her Mum.

[@skygazer6898]

yes, it definitely like her

[@Melanie-u3k]

The first time I saw him was In a touch of frost. I knew he would go far there was something about him that told me that. Very talented actor and he seems very down to earth. Just love him.

[@bobburroughs6241]

He's great, love everything he's done.

[@PeteNice29]

His personality IRL is so different than his roles. I'll watch anything he's in.

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

What a lovely accent he has! ❤

[@stefangerber3641]

I watched Billions and Life and I very like him as an actor.

[@NegotiableHemingway]

This guy is an absolute legend!

[@mazda2038]

❤ him so down to earth

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

I didn't discover Damian Lewis until the first episode of the TV show, "Life," and I was immediately captivated. I'd never heard of him or seen him before, but I was hooked. I was really disappointed that it didn't last more than 2 seasons. But his work has only gotten more impressive over time - including the new/second series of Wolf Hall. What a Henry VIII!!!

[@bluejay4950]

I’m off to see him in Poole on Monday! Loved him in Band of Brothers!

[@lucyroberts2800]

Lovely how amazing to have duel talent 😮

[@maddyc2412]

First saw him in an episode of Hercule Poirot, he was super young in that

[@OliverKitkat]

Helen mccrory was a brilliant actress so sad for her and Damian and family

[@jasmin0930]

Great to see him going in this direction and being able to share his talent in a different way. ❤❤❤

[@annemacleod1421]

Damian is a fine British actor. Lovely to see him moving forward and reinventing …because he can do that so superbly in his acting roles. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@MollysAttic-a]

His Henry V111 is just so gorgous

[@anainmexicocity]

Fell in love with him in Billions. Ana in Mexico City❤

[@jeanblyth6305]

Brilliant actor. So if he sings as good as he can act 🎉

[@MrAnonmyous]

Billons legend series ❤

[@ravihooda3323]

The legendary Captain Winters.

[@TheSpaceWomble]

While I agree with the sentiment, it often comes down to if you have the money to do what you love.

[@AkaliptosGR]

Salute Major Winters!

[@tmackie1694]

First blown away by Damian Lewis as dour character Soames years ago … to Homeland … all the way forward to a full-on Billions fan. Now strange to hear his natural accent - got so used to his Bobby Axelrod accent 😂

[@alisongrubb8159]

Loved him as the character Soames. . . actually hated Soames, but by hating that character it proved what a fantastic actor he is. 🥰

[@tmackie1694]

@@alisongrubb8159 exactly!

[@Sweetie8387]

I LOVED him as Soames he was amazing and I hated and loved him in equal measures

[@alexhaynes7220]

He is great actor could he be and play James Bond ❤😂🎉😢😮😅

[@andrewjohnston9115]

Mark Antony .. for Brutus is an honerable man ... never underestimate a Shakespearean actor

[@Ironlung999]

Had no idea the geezer’s a Brit 😂 accent throws me after watching him as bobby axelrod

[@Liam_Noman_Freak]

❤

[@jungleboy1]

doesnt even look like hes aged one year since BoB

[@benny704]

It’s been 10 years since i found out but I’m Still tripping Major Winters is British

[@PaulP580]

This man is a brilliant Actor, not a “Star” he is better than that 👍👋

[@MrDavey2010]

Fascinating how he said he busked as if he was struggling. This guy comes from a very wealthy St John’s Wood stock broker family! His brother was Lord Mayor of London for goodness sake!

[@reonparrott7786]

He didn’t say he was busking like he was struggling, he said he busked which is just normal.

[@jondobbs]

Ben went to a private school and Cat to a grammar school so a good reflection of their viewership

[@Rxeece]

Didn’t say it as if he was struggling what are you talking about.

[@MrDavey2010]

But that is the interpretation.

[@electronichq974]

@@MrDavey2010 that's YOUR interpretation and I'm sure there are others where that's also THEIR interpretation. That's where your problem is. You interpretated what he said into something you wanted it to be.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

Please don't call him a "Hollywood star." He's better than that. He's a british actor. Who happens to do some american projects.

[@Poppycat2024]

You’re absolutely right.

[@EduardSLVRU]

Hollywood Star and British actor or actress is two different things and not related to each other. You can British and work on American projects. The same as Emily Blunt or Tom Hardy, Chrlie Hunnam do. They are all British actors and at the same time Hollywood Stars, because their main filming industry is in US. Also Hollywood is known for filming production studios, that’s why it’s always referred to Hollywood. Britain doesn’t have this sort of meaning. Nobody says, he or she is a Pinewood or Leicester Square star.

[@jonjonesongasstationdickpi6179]

It’s not that deep

[@BowmanMoran]

There are many fine American actors. Get over yourself. Acting is an international business.

[@ryanmcdonnell665]

And please don’t call him a musician. The guy can’t sing

[@alancawfield6549]

Although an admirable sentiment doing what you love is really something restricted to people with real talent and people who've actually found what they love.Unfortunately most people don't really love anything and if they do they don't really have the talent to be able to make a living from it or have enough money to take a break from their work to pursue a passion project.

[@grndouwn7338]

yeah this is reality

[@Indiekiwi]

Not everyone is able to follow the path they would like for many reasons. I always think there is an element of luck involved for many people especially in show business.

[@TC8787-yq7og]

Financial burdens too. Why quit a full time job as an electrician to pursue a job that pays you an average of £500 a month for the next 2 years. I like Damian but he’s a very well off, privately educated person who could afford such luxuries.

[@loudenlaffnite246]

It's not even about having "real talent" -- it's about: someone needs to fill the pothole in front of Damian's home, and it's not going to be Damian. Society would cease to function if we all just did "what we love."

[@Harry-ps2rq]

Anyone know where you can find that Leather jacket..love the style of it...can GM ask Damien?

[@Micker375]

I love playing golf - but I ain’t gonna be on the PGA tour!

[@rofiromli]

Will he be the good material for the next Bond?

[@oledevo]

Whatever you say, Major Winters.

[@lukesaxtaxman867]

captain winters rocks

[@lotlot]

First time I’ve experienced Cat Deeley. Not sure….

[@steves1608]

Haha! I had no idea this guy was a Brit. 😅

[@Andre-eo4xe]

Axe really grew a beard

[@OperationEndGame]

Captain Winters.

[@cdyjv118]

Wow didn't know Maj Winters had musical talent

[@jayboley9683]

Helen seemed to age quite a bit over the years on the peaky blinders.

[@TC8787-yq7og]

Na but my bank balance is 😂

[@micheal6901]

Is that accent real?

[@Shazzadut1]

Yep. He’s a Pom, not a yank.

[@Silentneech]

I feel like I’m watching Bobby acelrod faking a British accent

[@catherinehanson]

I didn’t recognise Cat Deeley lovely lady but hasn’t her face changed dramatically?

[@mollymac8678]

I’m guessing your face has changed some since she was last on your tv screen?

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

it's called the aging process...she's in her late 40s...

[@nd2705]

Unfortunately so many in the public eye go overboard with surgery, so the public gets used to this. I have no problem with plastic surgery. But it’s so pervasive that people end up being unkind when it’s what happens to us all.

[@markorollo.]

thats a thing called age

[@Bikesbikesbikes500]

I hadn't seen her for years and I am very pleasantly surprised. I applaud her for being real not one of the millions who paint their faces to look like Katy Perry clones every day

[@Trevelyan1971]

His version of the national anthem was the worse / funniest I’ve ever heard.

[@nmaltas4836]

So good that his real accent sounds fake. 😮

[@Mary-tj5qx]

She clearly fancies Damian Lewis. She’s flirting with him.

[@annkey4091]

Why not? He is available!

[@qw1205]

He’s giving me Eddie Izzard vibes

[@thesaintst1851]

You looking in the mirror perhaps?

[@naheed03]

Cat and Ben look so fake laughing it looks over the top

[@skygazer6898]

Cat goes completely over the top

[@sgage1000]

Im suprised he's doing music because he is dreadful at singing ! Great actor but not multi talented

[@edgodsall3740]

Most overrated actor ever!!!! He’s got nothing about him utterly baffled by his success

[@thesaintst1851]

You I’m glad to say are in the minority…..

[@LittleMaxine]

He's a very talented actor - sadly not such a talented singer.