Matt Damon impersonates John Malkovich in Rounders

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"I'm a terrible actor." Matt Damon tells the story of what happened when he filmed with John Malkovich in Rounders.
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[@eltravo2112]

One of the rare instances where the interviewer lets the guest tell a story without being interrupted.

[@vladescu3g]

yeah because he looked out of place with no real questions

[@deandrummond3791]

And Graham Norton’s show

[@bc1406]

He did try to get in there tho, Damon shut him down

[@jsmall10671]

THis has become one of the most common comments. I think there aren't as many shitty interviewers as you guys think.

[@tenparab]

Dont interviewers drive you mad interrupting ?

[@paulkerrigan9857]

I’d listen to five hours of Damon’s funny movie stories. They’re fantastic.

[@happypapi1903]

Him, Affleck, Mewes and Kevin Smith would be a great podcast episode. I think Mewes and Smith actually had/have a podcast called Jay and Silent Bob get old.

[@jefflanghornephoto]

Matt Damon talking about his past movies and people he's worked with is fantastic. He's so good and full of joy. This " I don't have the money" and " So I got a new safety guy" have become phrases I use. 😂

[@Katzendaugs]

Lmao I'm pretty sure the "so I got a new safety guy" was Tom Cruise my boy

[@jefflanghornephoto]

@@Katzendaugs It is... but Matt Damon tells the story about it and it's brilliant. That's what I'm referring to.

[@terry5749]

Matt Damon is an amazing storyteller! Could listen all day! ❤

[@RageOfTheTiger]

A special talent!

[@rogerreverence4737]

Did you say matt damon is an amazing storyteller? Pity he didnt tell any stories about harvey weinstein and chose his money success (making movies with miramax) over speaking out and shooting that cash cow - EVERYONE KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON AT THE TIME.

[@MrTonyd1954]

And humble too

[@MrEdwardCollins]

"Payy himm. Pay dat mann his muney."

[@StephNuggs]

He beet me, strejt ap....

[@SaturnineXTS]

*myen

[@mikelifts8251]

@@SaturnineXTS dis son of bitch all night... check check check

[@davidmsirois]

@@mikelifts8251 meester son ahf a beech... lets pley sahm cahhrdz

[@mikelifts8251]

@@davidmsirois in my club I will splash the pit, whenever, the fack, I plwees

[@muhammadjawadzahid9675]

I'm sure Toby Mcguire can perfectly explain the underground poker scene to Matt

[@934ist]

I've watched a few recent Matt Damon interviews and fuk.... he's the best story teller. Probably why everyone loves him.

[@rikaryu5411]

Yeah, agree. You should watch this one if you haven't yet :) the way he tells a story about Ben Affleck's son is priceless kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIiUgnakoaZph8U

[@carnifex2005]

@@rikaryu5411 Heh, that was great.

[@GopherBaroque61]

Everyone except Jimmy Kimmel.

[@donaldsmith3926]

All his stories happened to him, and he can impersonate the other person: I fired him, Matt. Telling Tom Cruise story and he gets the intensity just right.

[@ereek5]

3 years later, watch Damon's interview on "Off Camera with Sam Jones"... great one

[@AliceBrazilLlamas]

I agree with Matt there. That moment is special. John Malkovich is a legend even among his peers. That man was born to act. He is absolutely brilliant!

[@piercehubbard4086]

Just shouldn’t do a Russian accent.

[@elliotjames1273]

It was on obviously done on purpose.

[@JHA854]

Matt Damon is just the best.

[@jsj297]

J Hughes you sound super gay.

[@rotyler2177]

you're right. He hasn't made very many good movies... oh, wait!

[@4seeableTV]

jsj297 you sound super insecure.

[@adamo6723]

yeah....even a fun Matt Damon interview attracts Trump Trolls....god help us

[@ciaranbutz]

Just another reason to like him ;p

[@sosagecaserol6675]

I see this dude everywhere. And he is one of the best interviewers in the world. So tuned into culture and media

[@rhoffman72]

Oh man. That was a gem. So glad I watched this!

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Love that John Malkovich is playing a somewhat similar character in the TV show BILLIONS.

[@iammattbarker]

Malkovich's character was so larger than life that it makes the movie more memorable. Imagine if it was played straight. We wouldn't have all the great lines.

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

I agree. It is like Al Pacino is Devil's Advocate. Sometimes over the top acting can fit the movie and doesn't have to be a bad thing.

[@dewfall56]

Like Matt Damon very much. Seems honest and real. Is dedicated to his craft.

[@NickyKnickerson]

i come back and watch this anecdote every now and then because it's so hilarious.

[@ParkerPPipe]

I really love this story and am thankful Matt shared it

[@elibutton]

Rounders - one of my favorite movies of all time - awesome!

[@loucontino4804]

If I'm flipping through channels and I see Malkovich in anything, I stop and watch. Case closed. He's an incredible actor in my book.

[@constantinalexandrakis9719]

If you like Malkovich! One of my favorite Play from him is when he personnate Valmont in a french style movie with Glen Close! He plays a french count full of himself, selfish, self centered! But His act make me watch it over and over again! You would think thats Girl movie but seriously ...if you like him...you have to see is performance!! Hes amazing!!

[@crs290]

He's the only reason I can sit through Con-Air.

[@ckmoore101]

I was forced to watch Dangerous Liasons..... Shocking how fantastic acting can make, just about any story be watchable.

[@jdbankshot]

"I'M GETTING THE PIG!!"

[@joemckim1183]

I just flipped through and watched the 2nd half of In the Line of Fire a few days ago.

[@TrapMusicNow]

Haha, would be a pleasure to meet both Damon and Malkovich over brunch.

[@clapforboobies5892]

Geeeeve thyat myan hees eggs and tyoast

[@runawaycat4594]

Dont forget to bring the Oreos

[@AgentGordonCole]

Why not over spaghetti?

[@pm3577]

Or tequila...

[@SvenStadt]

Here, have a Hall's mentho-lyptus. When I was a kid, we used to suck on old pennies, and it was a delight!

[@EtoTheKay]

Whenever I'm down, I come to this video to see Matt Damon imitate JMs lines from the film. Absolutely hilarious! Epiccc

[@BullToTheShit]

Malkovich : "I'm a terrible actor." Matt Damon: "No shit."

[@anklebiter9116]

Best comment.

[@michelangelotroccoli7748]

He's better than Damon lol....what does Damon do besides play a bostonian

[@frankzito1]

Never get tired of this movie. Not many can pull that off

[@ActionHero29]

Fantastic story told so well. John is brilliant, and Matt is too.

[@jbauer140]

Matt needs to do a tour of these stories he tells it so well

[@hanscombe72]

Damon has done so much in the last 20 years! Private Ryan, the Rainmaker to Ripley to Bourne to the Ocean movies, the good shepherd, plus Hunting, Green Zone and the Martian and that scratches the surface!

[@waydebaker33]

You forgot his masterpiece: Stuck on you

[@hanscombe72]

@@waydebaker33 lol of course! One of the deeply moving cinema experiences of our time. Insightful. Emotional. Devastating!

[@schrodingerscat8621]

I always did laugh at his Russian loanshark accent. But rounders is one of my top 10 favorites. Back then Matt Damon could do no wrong

[@JohnSmith-cc3ud]

I love every aspect of this lol so awesome. Damon and Malkovich are both so awesomely talented. Respect

[@lavivadaloco]

I saw rounders like a 100 times still not sick of it. Ps boiler room, 25th hour are amazing to.

[@SunsetSheen]

Literally my 3 favorite movies

[@Thunda1986]

I discovered bout 10 years ago watched it alot too

[@alexispapageorgiou72]

Could be his best performance imo ... One of my best films. Practically flawless. And he was unaware of what Malcovich was doing at the time ...

[@cjburdenX1]

@T T They're both good.

[@Andy-Mesa]

It’s the angsty white boy starter pack! But you forgot Boondock Saints and Donnie Darko.

[@acb9896]

Every time I drop a deuce, I say "I weeel splayshe ze pot"

[@tejsoneji]

Whenever da fack....I want

[@parapapiux]

Laaays daaawn a mawnster

[@jasonjackson5696]

This interviewer is great because he doesn’t look for dirt or wants to sensationalize things - he is just spot on & I can tell actors like him.

[@ThePsychicFish]

His name is Ali Plumb. Still the best interviewer I've ever seen, can charm the pants off of anyone. You can tell he really loves movies and his passion is infectious. U should watch his interview with Stephen Spielberg and you'll get what I mean.

[@bilalc4415]

So Malkovich purposely did a really horrible accent to demonstrate how people will admire any "acting" just because he's John fucking Malkovich?? Brilliant!

[@bilalc4415]

Khashon Haselrig no he did that on purpose to test the people around him, like the crew and cast.

[@anonimushbosh]

More likely trying something out that didn’t work - or goofing around but not expecting that reaction. You really think he’s the kind of guy to start a new job by embarrassing everyone on set?

[@benneden2580]

nah he just couldn’t get the accent right. He’s human.

[@arthurjackson3287]

Explanation is simple: Malkovich knows ‘’who he is’’…

[@why-even-try-brotendo]

@@benneden2580 Nope, the accent was never anything but his version of Teddy KGB. He just did a hilariously terrible accent to get a rise out of Matt.

[@kevinlucas8437]

Great clip, John is so brilliant in everything he does !!!! His characters are amazing !!! Matt not too shabby either !!!

[@dh3279]

Cool story! And even though I’ve watched Red and Red 2 dozens of times, I never get tired of watching Malkovich’s hysterical facial expressions!

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Malkovich in Space Force- watch season one. You will NOT regret

[@jadefire2817]

*OMG* In Red where he says, "I'm gettin' the pig!!" and then, the scene where he chases the VP wearing the giant toy clock bomb. Absolutely some of the funniest stuff ever!

[@dh3279]

@@jadefire2817 Never ever gets old.

[@jimthar17]

Love the RED movies. John is great in both.

[@dh3279]

@@jimthar17 Absofrickinlutely!

[@BaldPaintBrush]

well spoken as always

[@DBLVIDS]

Excellent film. Total remote dropper. John Turturro as Knish and Martin Landau also fabulous. Malkovic is legendary. Michael Rispoli also awesome

[@sfranc01]

Damon tells the best stories!

[@Johnnyhumbkr]

This is a truly awesome movie,and the take-a-ways from it are huge. Compassion for gambling addiction mainly,but the acting by everyone in the movie was.what made this one excellent!

[@jonnybaynham1689]

But now so many people know the quotes: 'Meester Son of a Beetch, let's play some Cartes...'

[@davidhaber5304]

I can watch that movie over and over. Just great

[@vaskylark]

Malkovich came onto my radar way back when he did that movie with Clint Eastwood, In the Line of Fire. He was creepy terrifying in that movie! His voice is everything too. Loved the movie Rounders too, both Damon and Norton were amazing.

[@Knapweed]

From what I read, it appears John Malkovich gets the parts for his personality and positive effect on the crew as much as his stellar acting. Pretty rare in Holleywood.

[@bluefamily3937]

Malkovich always uses the same foreign accent no matter what foreign country his character is supposed to be from.

[@Knapweed]

@@bluefamily3937 Can't be any worse than John Wayne playing Genghis Khan.

[@TheGhostPanel]

Wow this seems like a good interview, they're just having a great conversation.

[@sdne1959]

. Yeah......Damon seems VERY engaged. Many times you see these things and it's clear the celeb is in "Auto" mode, with kind of a glazed look on their face, simply spitting back the types of responses they're expected to give. But if you look at this one closely, Matt Damon's attitude, expressions, and mannerisms clearly seem to indicate he's fully 'dialed in' . Then again, who really knows?? .

[@davefuller84]

I could listen to Damon tell stories all day

[@ViggoBauman]

Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@TheOriginalMoc]

i came across that film by accident back around 01/02 and fuckin loved it right away.

[@dadaseyi]

yup. me too

[@TeamSleep]

Since the early 2000s me and 3-4 friends play poker like once a year and drink beer all night and we play this movie in the background. The record is 4 times. Those are magical nights.

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

Let me buy in your game

[@mikeburton3614]

Rounders is in my Top 10 films of all time, so brilliant!

[@magnumss]

Absolutely loved Rounder's .... Excellent cast !!

[@ledeyabaklykova]

It is such a singularly strong movie that a sequel is not needed nor desired.

[@magnumss]

@@ledeyabaklykova much like your comment 🤣😅😆🖕

[@evanpenn1]

I’ve seen Rounders too many times to count. Sometimes I’ll just play it in the background while I’m doing something else. A very comfortable thing.

[@truthseeker2891]

evan penn I do the same thing lol

[@scorch4299]

its a little dated now

[@jnicholls21]

Matt Damon, what a legend. Genuinely enthusiastic and nice giving what must be his millionth interview. Tosspots like Bruce Willis could learn something.

[@johndough3125]

I think like 99 percent of Hollywood actors could take a lesson on Matt Damon’s generosity, and kindness. Most every interview he is always cool even with ppl on the streets asking questions and taking pics.

[@serwinzzalot9989]

Nah my man bruce does the work..who cares about the actor

[@chrismarquis8833]

Bruce Willis never played liberace's boy toy and walked around in high heels like Matt Damon did on HBO, man what some people will do for money, never could look at him the same way after seeing him in that movie

[@garyspence2128]

It's called acting, my man. If you don't mind me calling you "My man". Then Michael Douglas must have blown your mind as Liberace. Looks like you may need therapy to separate the performer from the character they play. And as Peter Graves said in Airport: "Do you like watching gladiator movies, son??"

[@dbonifant587]

Malkovich knew he wasn't there to play a person. He was there to play a character.

[@EtoTheKay]

Wow i'm legit crying LOL that was hilariously spot on!

[@ypsiloneksugarek4157]

No one knew poker existed until Matt Damon played in a movie.

[@beardymcbeardface69]

Right! LOL

[@Uncle-Bull]

Yeah…not really. I was playing poker in the 80s in small town Ohio as a teenager.

[@elibutton]

OMG this is so hilarious!! Matt really knows how to tell a great story

[@somepeoplecanthandlethetruth]

Just think he won an oscar for his story his story telling. Lol

[@chadsem]

Dig your sarcasm.

[@patrickbyrne5070]

He’s quite a nice bloke - I might even prefer a few of the interviews I’ve seen to some of his performances ha

[@daviewarnock718]

Love this story. Watched it so many times 😂

[@lesshairagain]

Love this man!!

[@oliveroliver8720]

That was hilarious, you to have watch the movie to realise how funny that impression was.

[@jackroberts8640]

Seems like such a sound guy

[@TheTruthiest]

He's an actor, not a sound guy, ya doofus

[@vinayseth1114]

TheTruthiest :D

[@Biscuitchris7again]

TheTruthiest- Master stroke, sir.

[@jackroberts8640]

TheTruthiest clearly knew that you Muppet

[@L8rCloud]

One of the few movies I can watch again and again and again Matt Damon deserves all he was paid ...."GIVE THAT MAN HIS....."

[@deathcoder]

He's such a great story teller!

[@adamhamilton6936]

Best poker movie “hands down” lol

[@Anakoth13]

It was my favorite also until DEAL.

[@earthman4222]

Thank you Matt. You have no idea how much that means to me. No explanation. "I am a terrible actor". Ty.

[@derick-smith]

This interviewer must be sensational. Matt is clearly very comfortable and open. You can learn a lot about an interviewer by the guest's body language. Matt is having a good time here and that says loads about the way the interview is being conducted.

[@Dipp182]

It is great when interviewers do not run out of time for Matt Damon

[@jacksprat2304]

Verrrrry agreeeeeyessseeeeve.

[@Grendel53]

ee's got allygaytor blood....

[@Mrbeahz1]

@@Grendel53 Jyust like a young myen comink in for a qvickie. I fil so unsyetisfied.

[@DemonKingOFFICIAL]

“I’m a terrible actor.” 😂 I lol’d.

[@YourGuyDan]

Fr i can listen to him 24/7

[@sneekysmurf4754]

Very awesome interview 🙇

[@rggast]

This is a great story!

[@rambojohnj.6117]

Matt Damon is in a few of my all-time favorite movies.... Rounders, Good Will Hunting, Ocean’s 11. He’s also in maybe the most disturbing movie i’ve ever seen... Beyond the Candelabra.

[@scorch4299]

guess you havent seen AntiChrist

[@vusalagafarova4369]

The Greatest actor. Love him

[@thomaswinge6663]

Love "Rounders"!

[@spottercorp]

Damon s great

[@randomhandle]

I regularly say "Pay him. Pay that man his money." just for no reason.

[@teejay3272]

That was a really cool interview. Great story. Matt Damon has his shit together.

[@keernhaslem1845]

Glad for this full explanation.

[@SurfingBullDog]

John Malkovich did zero prep for this role. Just walked right on set and was like, “oh, Russian mobster? Okay, yeah. I can do that. ‘Pyay dat man hiz myanee.’ Pretty good, huh?”

[@presence5426]

Best laugh I've had in a while. Thanks. Malkovich is such a damn character. Actually inspires me to try acting, because who says you have to be conventional to be good?

[@inscrutianaII]

Like Malkovich, you have to be good for a very long time before you can be unconventional.

[@trysometruth]

@@inscrutianaIII'm not sure this is really relevant, but I was told by a voice-acting coach that her observation was the people who nailed jobs were people who came up with original takes on a character -- how their voice would be different or their emotions would be over the top or they'd be cool or cruel or soft spoken or ... you know... there would be this defining thing about them... and NONE of it would be in the script, it was just an approach to take, and those people were the ones who would fearlessly do their conception, their original take on the character and go 110% all-in, and an amazing number of times, the director and/or producers would just be floored by the bravery of doing that, and be mulling with each other about how they hadn't seen the character quite like that.... and next day.... the actor would get the call saying they got the role. In large part, just by being committed and fearless.

[@Samy.10VE]

I love matt so much and god I can't stop laughing at the accent 😂

[@quakecon2009]

I love matt damon, my fave actor and good looking to boot and an obviously nice guy.

[@djalixer]

Matt Damon and Edward Norton competed for roles. I just realized Rounders is Damon’s Fight Club.

[@seansomera8328]

Damon is up there with Russell Crowe in storytelling. Talent!

[@ebayer4life980]

I’m played in a unground circuit in Ct. Some of the best times of my life

[@jdbaker82]

This is actually my favorite movie of all time

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

Malkovich is the man!

[@VikingFitness00]

Matt is a great story teller

[@zebontheweb]

That was awesome 👏

[@kshepard52]

Very funny story, told extremely well, and I thought the interviewer's laughter was quite genuine. He tilted his head back laughing.

[@samfilmkid]

"EEEF YOU DON'T cHAVE MY MONEEEII DEYN YooOO ARE MIIIiiNE"!

[@clintoruss153]

I love rounders it is very underrated, John Malkovich scenes are memorable.

[@skrachamaniacs3878]

You’re brilliant Matt

[@ThomasEWalker]

And the bonus has to be that Malkovich has an amazing sense of humor, no? Totally aware of what he was doing. Hilarious. Ida been on the floor laughing my ass off.

[@samanthab1923]

Definitely has a great sense of humor. Hosted SNL & killed. Also old Letterman appearances.

[@WeTubule]

@@samanthab1923 And willing to laugh at himself. Not easily pushed around though. I remember him on Letterman one time. As he occasionally did, Dave was resorting to cheap, belittling comments about his guest. I was surprised at how quick-witted and cutting Malkovich was in return. Made Dave, a smart quick guy, look relatively foolish and lazy.

[@MaquiladoraIII]

I didn't realise Malkovich was trying to sound like Krang.

[@B1astFriend]

krang?

[@Fluoride_Jones]

+MaquiladoraIII Not enough people got this reference. ;)'

[@EtoTheKay]

@@B1astFriend The brain villain from TMNT

[@EtoTheKay]

Don't say "TMNT?" LOL

[@Fluoride_Jones]

+EK That's the one! Lmao!

[@votephillips2564]

great post. I love Malkovich in that flick. worm too.

[@lesharper7376]

Great story, fantastic movie

[@bazzoman510]

love Rounders, a really underrated flick.

[@cogboy302]

I first became aware of John Malkovich in 'Dangerous Liasions'. One of my favourite scenes of his was as 'Booth' in 'In The Line of Fire', when he's talking to Clint Eastwood's character on the phone and he's very calm until he says the line, "You owe me some GODDAMN RESPECT!" Still gives me goosebumps 30 years down the line.

[@ThePsychicFish]

That line was ferocious

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

CLASSIC ‼️®™️ 👏👏👏

[@Heddrick]

My goodness im trembling from choking back my laughter for fear of waking up the house.

[@Thunda1986]

That was kind of John, great way to relieve tension