Part 1: Master Class With Clifton Powell - Acting, Career, And Keeps It Real - Pierre's Panic Room

Pierre's Panic Room - Clifton Powell sits down for a one on one with Pierre to detail the many aspects of his career, film, and gives some of his best lessons. IG: @ComicPierre

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

This man needs an Oscar He was a legend in movies period.

[@WBaeWillisBracey]

Exactly!! I say that all the time!! He is awesome!!!!! 👏🏽 Clifton Powell is the man!!! #goat

[@shawnsteed4140]

That's a fact tho, I love this man's acting 💯💪🏽👏🏽✌🏽

[@WBaeWillisBracey]

@@shawnsteed4140 Me too!! He doesn’t play around!! He comes through with it!!

[@mikewalker1573]

This Brother Clifton Powell is very sharp. He was giving up some serious knowledge.

[@londonpain45]

@@WBaeWillisBracey facts

[@shawnsteed4140]

I put Clifton Powell up there with Denzel Washington and Will Smith. I've always told people that Clifton Powell is one of my favorite actors of all time. When Charles Dutton and Clifton Powell played their roles on the show Roc those episodes sent chills though my body 💯

[@360stupid]

Facts Denzel n Clifton need to do a movie

[@lamonthunt8711]

Real talk Fam

[@michaellewis5422]

Powerful stuff drama Kings great artistry Clifton and Charles Dutton are legends

[@spaceghost2012]

U liked the interview 🤣🤣🤣

[@smvgrv1624]

Facts!!💯

[@JetseTurner]

Very underrated actor, I met Clifton Powell on set of Father of Lies in 2007. The cast included, Vica Fox and DMX. All were very down to earth people. The same game he's giving in this interview he gave to me. He's a stand up guy!✊🏿

[@greddmyles3677]

That's cause he's Indy, he's not one of these actors that's run by Hollywood and do anything they say for the money. He is a dam good actor

[@Meta_Meech]

I hope you applied what he taught you bro. Cause he literally gave you a one-on-one clinic for FREE as a professional actor. You ain't gone run into that often

[@mraverybrown4621]

4 points that I gained, from this conversation: Preparation is key- Prepare for the inevitable- Remain consistent- And, you can’t sleep your way, “to the top”.

[@rmccaindet]

oh don't forget the beat... talk with a beat love it

[@Meta_Meech]

@@rmccaindet YES! Beats, units, and tempo are vital when scoring the script. Clifton literally taught a master clinic for FREE while I'm paying college tuition at TRI-C to learn the same thing. I hope up and coming actors really paid attention to this

[@Garrison1971]

I absolutely loved Clifton in Ray. When his character told Ray “You broke my heart a long time ago.”

[@HitmanChase]

I met Mr. Powell. He is very humble, friendly and allowed for us to take pictures.

[@Meta_Meech]

Clifton Powell is the reason I just finished my first semester of Theater Appreciation and Acting 1. When he said "get your training" I never forgot that. In the spring, I'll be taking Acting 2 and Acting for the Camera 1. I'm on winter break now.

[@letakeokuk5446]

Don’t give up…✌🏾

[@jaws1246]

Although I'm not studying to be an actor,, I enjoyed hearing the insights of preparing for roles. Really good stuff!!

[@khill502]

"Yo, gimme some links wit them grits" 🤣 🤣 One of the best all around actors ever

[@erikorehek7843]

Chauncey, Cuddy, Big Smoke and Pinky are my fav Characters from this dude

[@tyrellhawkins9230]

@@erikorehek7843menace to society

[@MariG3]

I’m an actor and I realize just how much I need to assess myself and decide exactly what I want in this industry. Hats off to Clifton.

[@ericdallas2018]

Clifton Powell a real cat. He got real game. Street knowledge and life. Hope to meet him one day.

[@christophermcfarland1650]

Clifton Powell has been in over 100 films to date throughout his career. A true pioneer, and a great actor. He is definitely a legend

[@mraverybrown4621]

There’s a wealth of knowledge, in this podcast episode. A masterclass. 📝🎯

[@wartrain12]

"Prayer, mediation, faith and don't f-ing quit." Clifton Powell 💪🏾

[@mikewalker1573]

I could listen to Clifton Powell talk all day long. He’s a very, and intelligent man.

[@ComicPierre]

That’s why I brought him on 2x. And he’s the homie

[@Twonne1]

Clifton was so interesting to listen to. He really knows the business and acting

[@ComicPierre]

And I know how to interview him 😂😂

[@theCHILLIntrovert]

This is a great podcast, you're really good at this Pierre. Mr. Powell dropped so many gems in this one.

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

My first time peeping a sit-down with Mr. Powell. Hyped for this. Clifton doesn't do many interviews.

[@carlalexander6121]

I’m not an actor or engraved in that career field at all, but this information was very vital to any career that an adult who is looking for their next step of their life. If your career field feels stagnant just keep putting in the work and grow as a person!

[@InvictusP37]

Facts. I thought the same bro. Simple yet vital principles to make it in whatever you choose to do.

[@itserica-erica2618]

This man encouraged me to dust off my chops and audition more. I’m trained and have been doing regional stuff here and there but this is a reminder to stay the course! 🙏🏾

[@ksimms4352]

same here i been trying to get acting lessons for two after i got a lead role on a movie by my looks lol for that day but its all good i was a singer for 20 yrs signed to def jam my group as a cop now im still trying to get back in industry baltimore stand up

[@drewtv_moe]

He gave me some game about everything I wanted to know about acting, this interview was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@OrganicTrap]

One of My fav actors..his role on Roc was intense

[@sheldontaylor2002]

great episode. Thanks for bringing him on. Keep bringing the legends

[@qarsiq]

Clifton a legend, and like others have said, worthy of an Oscar, but his work is the Oscar, solid.

[@terrilam8505]

Rock is where I first fell in love with Clifton!!! My first time ever seeing him on TV....Luv'd it!

[@Keinagossips]

When he said “if I tell you shut the fuck up again” I cried laughing. The pinky came out 🤣 great episode

[@missayawk]

Clifton " Sweet Pea" Powell.One of the great ones to do it.Wouldve loved to see him on The Wire.

[@yellagirl419]

Mr Powell is so appreciate, beloved and respected by us he has had an Amazing career and is a success he is a man of great character not only the characters he plays but his character as a man is what keeps him blessed always willing to work with ppl and never believing the hype We all need to be taking notes on this wonderful Human thank you P for sharing this Legend with us Happy Holidays 🙏💪❤

[@letakeokuk5446]

Memorizing lines is definitely an art unless you have a photographic memory…. Great actor !!! 🥰

[@jimmyrandle9617]

This was the best interview you have done keep it up

[@jaybae7315]

I’m glad I saw this in my recommendatios

[@Keinagossips]

This was the most informative but funny interview ever 😂

[@ClarkeIllmatical]

This interview is important, because people have no idea, how PAINFUL the journey is. I've been homeless twice since pursing a life in the arts. It's a beautiful struggle. Not everyone is built for it.

[@JayLewis68]

"Shut tf up nicca... don't you say another got damn word.... now who sent you?" ☻️🔫 🤣 #Pinky

[@ronaldgrant1731]

A legend has spoken! Awesome!!!

[@ComicPierre]

I appreciate that I speak each week 😂

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

I never have seen him in any interview anywhere, that is NOT fair ... Until now, way cool. Never seen a performance by the guy I didn't like. You name it "Dead Presidents"/"Deep Cover"/"Lockdown"/"Ray". He came from D.C. Metro, had no clue !

[@ComicPierre]

I got a lot of friends in the business 💪🏽

[@ymcvey]

This was a great episode! Real and relatable content that had actual and factual value in an retraining format. Killed it!

[@obedirect5491]

You're right; it was literally a primer for aspiring performers.

[@showingtampabay]

Great discussion with Clifton Powell he's a legend really great advice frfr. ♥️ We need to hear more interviews like this. New subscriber 🤗

[@TweepyDivineAlkalineWizard]

Excellent Interview‼️‼️💯❤️Salute to everyone on this Set💯

[@713j3]

This interview is classic, great game.

[@martelsmoothmedia]

This was a really dope interview! Thank you!🙏💎

[@agthaog1986]

maannn clifton wus dropping some real deep shyt with the whole memorizing a scene like a beat thing around the 17:20 mark. It actually makes a great deal of sense because what your capturing is a vibration really in a nutshell and its all relative. Coach Phil jackson eluded to something like this with the Bulls team he coached. you add meditation ect it works that much better

[@michaellewis5422]

Clifton said shut the f*** up and listen 😂😳😂 og talking ju heardddddd

[@Gurleywrites]

Pierre why you had to call out Little Rock, Arkansas??? Lol, thank both of you so much for this episode. It’s very much appreciated, so many gems and FOR FREE. I learned a lot and laughed about “my little parts in my Little Rock, Arkansas plays”. This episode was like I was right in the room having the conversation with y’all personally.

[@matthewtobar3049]

I always knew Clifton Powell was very intelligent

[@rendelldolan7444]

I remember seeing Mr. Powell in House Party (1990). To date, he is still my favorite actor. Mr. Powell's self-discipline and devotion to training for success are inspiring. Regardless of your profession, his counsel is crucial.

[@moussaipresidangue3203]

I am not an aspiring actor but thank you for the free game

[@kinglord7707]

Clifton Powell would be perfect to play Eddie Levert in a Biopic about the Ojays

[@hopeislovely4467]

This show is 🔥. Thank you Pierre 💯

[@herbertgaines4111]

One of the Greatest.

[@VillainTV]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@webmedia3748]

We need more podcasts-video interviews putting out this knowledge and experience for the greater good. Double backed on this video, to regain insights which are relevant to apply across industries and vocational disciplinary fields.

[@muzidube6927]

"Shut the fuck up..." Let brother Clifton make his point lol lol loved that part

[@ClarkeIllmatical]

So glad I stumbled onto a clip on acting by him on social media. Would have never known how serious he was about his craft. He's keeping it VERY real in this interview and drops a ton of science on the craft of acting.

[@johnnygarza3102]

Make the workshop happen and I'm there. 👀 Write it down. Congrats on the success. ⚡

[@cognacjack6312]

One of my favorite actors I had a chance to do a movie with him 11 years ago called Five K One

[@tjdaprodigy1006]

Loved this interview. Clifton Powell is very insightful. Host keep up the great work

[@Rbar-s6q]

Great interview! Clifton is a great actor.

[@c.c.morgan]

Best epis🎯de hands down. Facts on Facts. Solidified my thoughts on his commitment to his craft and the truth about the industry. And funny as hell. #DCstandUp #DMVLove 👊🏽 ✌🏾⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kennetttodd8325]

Real Good! I absolutely loved Clifton in Dead Presidents.

[@rickymcgruder4868]

i am a man of god and mediate and pray alot too. but i like how he did not blame everything on god or religion. and said it was hard work,training,never giving up, and not taking no for a answer. wow he is the truth definetlation of never give up.

[@carolynwilliams1833]

MR POWELL IS A HANDSOME MAN AN A GREAT ACTOR.

[@InvictusP37]

Pierre should play a deputy sheriff in a Netflix or HBO TV series.

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Pierre be having me hollerin

[@DarrylMcCullough]

I’m gonna be honest. When I saw a young Clifton Powell on the show “Roc,” his role as a drug dealer was almost frightening to me! Great actor!!!

[@chrisanderson7984]

I loved him in Roc. Him and Charles Dutton were magic

[@360stupid]

After Murphy lee n Clifton Powell interview had to subscribe quality over quantity

[@AllOrNothinGangClothing]

GREAT INTERVIEW OG 🙌🏾💯 It was great. I'm been a huge fan

[@abdulsiyanbade2828]

I really like the initiative of this podcast in general but for a serious interview like this, to be honest, i think you have to just let Clifton Powell talk without any interruption. No need to be funny or make any side sly comments. Just let the guest talk and finish getting his point through.

[@ComicPierre]

No we’re friends. YOU can’t have everything like YOU want it. If you don’t like how I get down we all have choices. I’m a comic and this is Not “60 Minutes”. Respect how I roll or roll. But I do thank you for watching. People LOVE what I’m doing. I had 10.7 subscribers 9 weeks ago. So before you say it’s just constructive criticism THEY don’t seem to mind. If I change they might tell me it’s nit fun anymore. So what should I do?

[@abdulsiyanbade2828]

Your points are very fair and well received. Best wishes always 👌🏾💪🏾

[@RichieDavid83]

@@abdulsiyanbade2828 his points are bullshit lol. Pierre knows damn well he is talking yo much. He keeps using that 60 minutes reference like its a bad thing. That show been on years. Maybe he should take note of the format.

[@obedirect5491]

@Abdul, indeed it's bull. He was very defensive & didn't need to attack you, invoking the # of his subscribers.

[@lc1662]

He's a comedian people! Why would you expect a 60 minute type format from a comedian? He could have been a little nicer when he commented back, but I get it. All in all it was a good podcast. I think Mr. Powell is the truth and took everything in stride like a true classy person would. They are obviously cool with each other.

[@j_ocrates23]

Clifton Powell is THE KING of underground film actors whose credits are as vast of Sam Jackson’s. Him and Charles S. Dutton don’t get enough credit for the work they put in on film and behind the scenes

[@webmedia3748]

Speak the truth Mr. Clifton, yes sir. No formula, everyone’s path is different. Faith matters.

[@AR4ace]

Great interview here!! Learned a lot

[@teehistory5977]

I JUST SEEN THE ROC SHOW EPSIODE WHEN HE WAS THE BIG TIME DRUG DEALER WOW

[@rmccaindet]

Great Information!!

[@royjonesjr1117]

Clifton a og in the game i loved him on the movie BONES with snoop dogg that came out in 2001

[@teamsupremenyc9469]

This is dope. Thank you

[@rickymcgruder4868]

please come now with part 2. and more

[@SkinnyCorleone]

I Just learned some shit !!! All of them Shows being shot in Atlanta are actually casting L.A. actors. Daaammmmnnnn !!! That's disrespectful to them locals down there.

[@mightyblack1]

Clifton was doing Saints and Sinners and Blacklighting at the same time.

[@kabelomodisane1431]

So much wisdom.

[@peacelight7858]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Pierre said this is a sad history let’s move on and Clifton said shut tf$#k up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂u both are funny

[@missayawk]

When a REAL acting pro is talking

[@dozhadeville444]

When a REAL acting pro is talking, "STFU" just like he said lol They were interjecting too much with nonsense comments.

[@tammdior3049]

TAMMY DIOR 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 your favorite co host lol

[@timmydiamonds]

45:13 Claire Taylor??? That was slick 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@waventures855]

31:59 loved the interview Pierre, but come on brotha, don’t interrupt a Legend. He was dropping jewels. Anyway, Pierre, your page gets better every drop.

[@ComicPierre]

We friends and that’s how friends talk. I’m giving you a inside look

[@waventures855]

@@ComicPierre that’s what’s up! Love the interview Pierre!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@TheSupremeDunk]

@@ComicPierre I love the friendship and real talk between you all! Two funny and real men just talking shit lmmfaooooo

[@erikorehek7843]

@@ComicPierre facts

[@kimwestonmoran3392]

Teach Clifton 💜😁💥💯!!!

[@vernongrandison4003]

Great Show!

[@ricklewis2845]

Came in eating 😂😂😂

[@skinnyslim9257]

C'mon now....... Clif Powell 💯✊🏾💪🏾

[@nettybear728]

OG still cute 😍 shout out to Brother Pierre

[@RealJudah144]

He on some James brown shih that's a trumpet James: naa nah that's a drumb🤣

[@itserica-erica2618]

It ain’t never personal in the acting game. You can’t take rejection personal! Do the work!

[@dal2122]

Great interview

[@mrb7123]

This the realest right here

[@pierrep262]

Another good episode

[@DFNUVS]

Pierre YOU NEED A SET DESIGNER BECAUSE YO SET IS TO’E UP 😖😅🤓😱 GREAT SHOW THOUGH AND VERY INFORMATIVE 🖤👌💪🤓

[@The_Queprint]

This is BIG because I’m guessing, Mr. Powell doesn’t do interviews.

[@ComicPierre]

True and I’m one of the dopest people behind the curtain. Many are just realizing this 😜

[@paulpryce739]

great show

[@BigHomieCrush]

SOUTHEAST DC

[@nellmacattack2nd765]

This was real fie🔥🔥🔥🔥