Ian McShane on His '70s Cosmopolitan Centerfold and Why He Finds Award Shows Boring

[@rabidpb]

I held the door open for Ian McShane once (25 years ago.) I've never heard the words "Thank you" spoken more mellifluously.

[@Max-px5ym]

Thank you on behalf of mellifluous

[@FatNorthernBigot]

There's never a dull interview with Ian McShane.

[@cleverusername9369]

Conan often talks about how guests from the UK and Ireland are the best guests, they tend to be great raconteurs with wonderful senses of humor. Ian McShane is a great example of Conan being correct.

[@tomrees4812]

You don’t last long in the UK if you are boring.

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

Conan is not funny

[@LaGuerre19]

Conan = 100% correct, all the time

[@whoseturnisit9733]

Had crush on this man since he started in LoveJoy here in UK. That was in the late 80’s or early 90’s I think, he’s still got it.

[@kotkaconforza]

What this has to do with anything. He wasn't making a joke when he said it. @@VictoriaAlfredSmythe

[@martinwalton9307]

Looks amazing for 81 and still so sharp and funny.

[@Theboxingobserver]

Absolutely astonishing.

[@bletheringfool]

I love that Seth keeps bringing on Ian McShane. Such a fantastic actor.

[@mj.ray0898]

I can't believe I've not seen any interviews of McShane, I love how he's giving so much credit to his costars, calling everyone out by name. Seems like a humble guy, very cool

[@glendagarcia6194]

I’d never seen him on a talk show, OMG he’s fabulous! Funny, handsome, witty. This was great. Still smiling!

[@kurtsudheim825]

Same, idk how I missed him, but he didn't like the celeb life clearly. Bit obviously for thos was really the only available guy able to do it having the pulling power & speaking English rather than latin

[@mismissy]

I am soooo pissed they didnt finish American gods. He was great as Mr Wednesday

[@Kyloki87]

I agree, I read the book and neither it nor the show didn’t really help me come to a conclusion.

[@dianewilliams1125]

I agree! Left us hanging(no pun intended)! Great series!

[@ikkoichigo]

I wonder if Neil knows he's making us wait such a long time for the second book. I enjoyed the series, the first two episodes made me buy a book and the book is so great!

[@candacen7779]

This man is 81 years old and still looks amazing!

[@donnarichardson7214]

And apparently fairly peppy, playing in John Wick movies

[@RobVespa]

The more I watch Seth Meyers, the more I appreciate him.

[@Geekeric]

There is a cool chemistry between Seth and Ian McShane. Never a dull moment.

[@rhythmetist]

"What is your motivation for Snow Leopard?" "He's looking for the check..." killed me dead! 💀💀

[@ruthbennett7563]

« The secret ingredient is… the chèque! » a modern moral for children of all ages 😂😂😂

[@dutch-van-der_Linde]

The real joke with that question is that Ian dislikes being asked about his motivation. Shows that they are friends and it was an inside joke.

[@MrHeretrix]

He should have won for Deadwood.

[@pheumann86]

Or for American Gods. He's just such a talented actor, especially when his character is kind of an asshole :D

[@samanthab1923]

Right? How memorable is his character? ⭐️

[@MrHeretrix]

@@pheumann86 Swagger. He got lots.

[@Kitty8791]

No 'cat piss' detected.

[@deborahswanson3457]

Damn right! Stellar performance!

[@sparkythancztwise]

So awesome that closed captions are now available here for Late Night with Seth et al. Thanks a gazillion.

[@CAP198462]

Good lord Ian McShane is a national treasure. 🇬🇧

[@gerrydooley951]

nope, sorry the national treasure chest is full

[@annestewart5741]

🤣 & he'd hate that, lol... Good one! 👏😂

[@snr0n]

@@gerrydooley951 I'm sure they could clear out some space if they gave back all the treasures they've stolen from other countries 😉

[@gerrydooley951]

who are "they"?@@snr0n

[@snr0n]

@@gerrydooley951 Who do you think? There are context clues in both the video and the comment you initially replied to.

[@bonniejosavland3227]

Ian is freaking hilarious 😂

[@Viceroy_Sundercles_III]

What coincidental timing! I’ve been marathoning Deadwood for the first time in my life since last week. Ian McShane is wonderful!

[@talkingfez1265]

I'm watching Deadwood for the first time! I'm confused.

[@wideawake5630]

He was so great in Deadwood.

[@badvegan]

It's almost impossible to believe he's 80. I guess 80 is the new 60, at least for Ian McShane. What a delightful man.

[@srkh8966]

Lovejoy💕

[@samanthab1923]

Right? The best ❤️ Can you believe the love interest in that is Mrs. Hudson from Downton Abbey? I feel old

[@DonaldPerreault]

Ian is one of my favorite actors, Deadwood was a 'Gem" ;)

[@jarma76]

He's always Lovejoy to me!

[@ChrisBruhn]

Lovejoy has come so far! Ian is golden!

[@skylined5534]

Lovejoy... Brilliant stuff! I loved how like Michael Caine he often broke the fourth wall as well!

[@samanthab1923]

He’s the best. Favorite of mine is the Last of Sheila. James Mason, Raquel Welsh & Dyan Cannon

[@toecutterjones]

Love this man. Also why is audio in films so terrible now? Music is always too loud and voices too low. So annoying.

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

And video too dark.

[@Cancun771]

That man is a true inspiration.

[@leilaniaileenlove]

Omg i looooooooove Ian ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CatJabZ]

Fell in love/hate with him in Deadwood and have been enjoying him ever since!

[@badvegan]

Al Swearingen is one of the most awful and greatest characters ever, and we were lucky Ian McShane played him to perfection.

[@TheCalicohorse]

If anyone's missed "American Gods", he's GREAT in that too. Great series!

[@dianewilliams1125]

I loved it! Wish they would finish it!

[@ruthbennett7563]

Season one was brilliant. Unfortunately, it lost so much when Brian Fuller & his crew left the show. 😢

[@cuchelo1]

This man kills in every role. Sometimes literally, always metaphorically.

[@Ater_Draco]

The Blackburn is so strong in him that he's never lost the accent.

[@ivoferin8176]

Man... Deadwood what an amazing series.

[@badvegan]

One of the best series of all time.

[@British_Rogue]

The clip from the movie - who else couldn't hear a thing she was saying?

[@maeannengo4908]

Need subtitles

[@badvegan]

It was crap.

[@ChromaQueen]

Bad choice of a clip! The trailer is so much more intriguing

[@nathanchristopher6121]

Saw him first in the BBC series Lovejoy. Loved it. Very funny.

[@jimmessina1882]

Seth, you missed a golden opportunity to point out that Moriarty is a Dachshund . . . also known as a wiener dog 😉

[@dalailalai6335]

Good call

[@MPM6785ChitChat]

Recommend the caper film Sexy Beast.

[@jaybuck5818]

Ian, the movie with Peter Sellers is called What's New Pussycat, not Pussycat Pussycat. Whatever, it's still funny!

[@iainfreeman5112]

LOVEJOY!!

[@matthewjohnson6886]

From the UK I watched Lovejoy as a kid with my mum. Thank you for the fond memories sir.

[@bubblesezblonde]

GReat interview Seth

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Ian was unforgettable in the classic British gangster/heist movie Sexy Beast.

[@yodhin79]

He's got that look where any second Teddy Bass will come out.

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love Ian, that is one smoking hot 70’s cosmopolitan centerfold. His pet dog in it is so adorable. So excited for his new films. Such a dreamy handsome charming and hilariously funny sarcastic gentleman. Love his distinctive voice and laugh. So sweet. Great interview. ❤ ♥️ 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😍🥰😘🤩 🌟 ✨ 📺 🥵 🤤 👑 💎 ⚜️ 🏆 📸 😆

[@alexjohnstonjohnston5374]

Born in Blackburn!!! His dad Harry was our (Blackburn Rovers) goalkeeper!!

[@NewMessage]

The word 'Suave', personified.

[@MomFearsMyMusic]

Cancel whoever did the audio mixing for that movie. That was the worst clip ever.

[@SoniaRichards19]

Forever Lovejoy! What a joy!💖

[@_Ben4810]

Forever Lovejoy ❤👌❤

[@clairealderwood1928]

If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgium…first time I say Ian McShane.

[@dianewilliams1125]

Love him on "American Gods" "John Wick"!❤❤❤

[@DummyAccount]

wtf was that clip from the show, could hardly hear what she was saying, unless that was the point

[@Sileonex123]

Well that and to get ppl talking like you

[@Unsung_Earth]

1970 movie called Performance staring Mick Jagger' the black guy with guitar in restaurant scene voice was dubbed over with Ian Mcshanes voice

[@peteradaniel]

Is that Fanny Ardent he’s dancing with in the clip?

[@InformationLiesAtTheEdges]

Yes. Ian said so during the interview. Well spotted! 😀

[@1Kent]

Lovejoy! That was a good show.

[@russellzauner]

TIL: Budgy Smuggler is a literal brand for swim "briefs".

[@lashendawest7509]

We love ian mcshane

[@catherinepowers2750]

Ian is a funny fascinating guy and a damn good actor

[@thomasmahaney2713]

Great actor. Even if I never saw him in anything else, his work in Deadwood was simply superb.

[@mauriciodiocis6901]

What version of 'Til I Can't Take This Anymore is that? Sounds lovely

[@doodlebug36]

It’s Brook Benton’s version - it is awesome.

[@drumbum3.142]

Even In the Face of In Spite Of the Clip where You Couldn't "wtf hear what was going on" - this dude is *STILL* An Amazing Performer.. 👏🎨🎭🎨 One of the PRETTIEST, MOST Identifyable Diction Voices Ever.. 🎨🎭🎨🧸 P.S. (Please) Bring Back American Gods ,!. 🙏🙂😊🙂🙂🙂🍽🙏 - - -

[@badvegan]

Right? I immediately said to myself, "That was a terrible clip, even though he looked amazing." It's always a delight to see him interviewed, but damn. They couldn't have found a better 30 seconds?

[@sebastiengunn6934]

All I hear is tai lung honestly😂, came here for his accent

[@StormcastMarine]

What a legend

[@upnorthvlogs]

Whinston the high table

[@Steve-gc5nt]

To our Amrican chums who may not know, Ian did a great show on UK tv called Lovejoy. Check it out. Its fun.

[@hrmmmmmm]

Jeez, they couldn't find any clips where he actually delivered a line?

[@Drones_and_more]

Lovejoy!

[@wideawake5630]

Love him but lousy clip. Couldnt hear a word over the music.

[@paulm99]

shout out to Lovejoy

[@loditx7706]

I preferred him in Lovejoy; his hair was cleaner. Haven’t seen him much since. Glad he’s doing ok, used to wonder.

[@LaGuerre19]

Al Swearingen lives

[@sanelushim]

Deadwood was such a good show, Al Swearengen was one of the most complex characters on the small screen.

[@janetbrockbank323]

Ian is a Blackburn lad Lancashire lad bless him 🇬🇧

[@Candyliz2003]

Not to mention "Game of Thrones" and "American Horror Story".😘😘😘

[@alimos76harrington62]

And an Antiques dealer as Lovejoy!

[@NiVi192]

You're telling me that man is 81?!?! 😲 Damn, that's a good brain and gene pool!

[@SoundblasterPS5]

Yo it’s the guy that played tai lung

[@themorales6]

Day Drinking with Renee Rapp stat!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@johnw2954]

Love how he didn’t say a word in the clip

[@primis82]

Never sneak up on a man who's been in a chemical fire!

[@johncopeland3826]

Lovejoy! ' nuff said ....

[@micheletamborini3515]

Happy birthday ian as judas ❤

[@JohnLee-ue6gy]

The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man... and give some back.

[@petesime]

Tinker has a posse

[@donnarichardson7214]

"Budgie smugglers"?! I will NEVER be able to look at Speedos again.

[@Batters56]

He’d make an excellent present day Roger Daltrey!

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

Lovejoy

[@EHDROCK]

I love Kung Fu Panda 4. I justs do, and Tilung is my favorite

[@viggydawls]

Hot Rod legend

[@mj.ray0898]

Old man, young heart 😂

[@punknaught]

Dang 81...

[@gerrydooley951]

somebody got new choppers for Christmas

[@RobDogman]

God I love Ian! But,I love his show voice better than his real one. LOL

[@briang1663]

Why was Seth not letting Ian answer questions fully just prior to going through Ian’s historic of being shirtless? What it just an edited set and with the full answers removed?

[@doomrot]

What a terrible movie clip lol. The lady was mumbling something under the music and he just stared at her. Great interview tho!

[@PureVikingPowers]

It's ODIN!!!!!

[@Notturnoir]

Ok ian mcshane needs to play Moriarty!!!

[@badvegan]

He'd be a GREAT Moriarty!

[@ezrasprenger2253]

❤

[@deborahswanson3457]

💜💜💜

[@jasonjones6712]

He would have been a great Negan

[@supermario3606]

He's a Panda. Your a Panda.

[@EHDROCK]

Hahaha, I never saw him as a yong man. I think he's a lot better looking now.