Sam Rockwell on Winning an Oscar, Clint Eastwood & Madonna

Sam talks about winning an Oscar, going through airport security with it, dancing with Madonna at her afterparty, working with Clint Eastwood on his new movie Richard Jewell, and his friendship with Christopher Walken.
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Sam Rockwell on Winning an Oscar, Clint Eastwood & Madonna
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[@theprosperousfox5821]

I think Sam Rockwell is one of the most underrated actors, his films are so entertaining. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri....Fantastic! If you haven't seen it and you rate Sam give it a watch.

[@kimberlywright5920]

Sam the man is on a roll. Follows Oscar winning role with another nomination, and he could have easily gotten another nomination at this year’s Oscars. Lately, everything he does is getting much deserved critical acclaim

[@dupiti1033]

Mr. Right is awesome!

[@joshuacalkins]

“Guy” from Galaxy Quest was funny, but I think his first role was inTMNT, passing cigarettes to kids.

[@joshuacalkins]

It did look good, but I’m annoyed by the actress telling everyone to get a diversity clause in their contracts. Firstly, most employees don’t get to make demands, and secondly, this is going to absolutely ruin Kung fu movies. Did having a token white guy in Black Panther make it a better film? I could’ve gone 2 hours without seeing my race or gender represented in front of my face. Settle down, Francis.

[@pinkimietz3243]

7 psychos made me recognized who he is. I love him.

[@cjscala87]

Met Sam randomly in NYC about 12 years ago. He had a full beard and was in jogging gear but I recognized him and he was impressed by that. He stopped to talk to me for a couple minutes and was really nice!

[@hermanblume275]

Right...

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

He seems really nice.

[@localshithead7430]

Was he sexy?

[@busterscruggs8345]

Грустная девочка keep you mouth shut Russian

[@hkchrism]

He's a normal dude in NYC. And a dedicated actor.

[@sliimbambino]

There’s a funny type of satisfaction seeing somebody who, for so long, has been overlooked upon his/her brilliance and watching the pay off, whenever it may arrive. It takes one role to change a life. Sam proved it takes more than a role and doubled down with patience, humility, and humbleness. Blessed to see good people succeed and watch the arrival of the proper appreciation he deserves. Well done sir, never stop.

[@jondunmore4268]

Beautifully put! Brought tears to my eyes.

[@misss.7863]

Yours is one of the best comments on KZbin I've read so far. Pure positivity and expression of support and shared joy for somebody else's success. Thank you. May your tribe increase online.

[@kM-gh4kw]

Couldn't be better put!!! What a fantastic thing to say about someone and so supportive and uplifting!!!

[@bz2146]

He had a little dance scene in Charlie’s Angels and I remembered being totally star-struck he was just so fine I could never forget about that scene

[@greyLeicester]

Same. That is exactly when my crush for him started

[@tajeddinehatel4029]

One of the most underrated actors in Hollywood

[@SportTalkForDummies]

“Underrated Oscar Winner” just sounds weird doesn’t it?

[@trinidadtheislandman4065]

@@SportTalkForDummies Not really! Before he won the Oscar he was in a straight to video movie with Anna Kendrick called Mr. Right. Rockwell is the only thing that made that corn ball movie worth watching. I was thinking; "This poor guy, he used to be a good actor in good movies..." 🤣🤙

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

he was underrated.. now he's already appreciated.

[@jimmyo1123]

Def!!!

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

I could say sam rockwell to any number of my film buff freinds and they'd perifierally know him from the Oscar's or Iron Man 2. And that's about it.

[@diannetalmadge1578]

when a guy can act, sing and dance as good as Rockwell, He's just such an easy going dude. He always looks like he just woke up and grabbed a shirt off the ground.

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

Butnit totally works for him. An iconic look

[@RJMacReady1]

Its kinda weird living in an era where sam rockwell has an oscar. I grew up with this guy just being a really underappreciated character actor that movie buffs on IMDB could boast about loving before it was cool.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

It was kinda inevitable that he would get one. Sorta like when Oldman won his. He's done so much and is always great, but you forget he's not always nominated

[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

he was really off my radar until Moon, and then I was like, damn, this dude should be cast in everything.

[@transether]

@@mattkevlarlarock5469 Yes, "Moon." Great movie.

[@melcrose]

DO YOU SEE ANYTHING WITH WHICH YOU CAN MAKE A RUDIMENTARY LATHE?

[@tripdiz1341]

Terrific dancer! 🕺🏻probably the best thing in ironman2

[@Muggins1dog]

I just love Sam Rockwell. He is one of my favorite actors. He is just amazing in everything he is in. He deserved every award he received this year. My favorite of his movies was “The Way, Way Back” .

[@BewareOfMpreg]

He was great in Jojo Rabbit!

[@heroooo848]

Captain K.

[@babysalad9696]

Klenzendorf deserves better

[@lightscameraactionmedia7563]

Today you girls will be learning important womanly duties such as dressing wounds,making beds and learning ...how to get pregnant.

[@sharpeslass5452]

I'd liked him a lot for years, but i fell in love with him in JoJo Rabbit. 😍😍😍

[@christaljohn]

Fraud betzler ur lookin fetchy as usual

[@imfromdowntown]

20 years since Rockwell's greatest performance ever...Wild Bill in The Green Mile.

[@danarzechula3769]

or maybe he's the plucky comic relief?

[@ShannonL7]

Have you ever seen 7 psychopaths?

[@Koffling]

@@ShannonL7 I think he was better in Three Billboards. But that is probably because of the movie, he is always great.

[@Koffling]

@buriedxinblack And he ends up as a "hero"! Or at least he goes paedophile-hunting with the hero. What an arc.

[@csgollum]

Funny you should mention that. I was so immersed in the movie that for a long time after I couldn't help but think of him as anything but Wild Bill, even when he did funnier, more lighter roles. It took Moon (2009) to make me start appreciating his talents and his variety.

[@laughingoutloud5742]

No words to express how much I love Sam Rockwell. And Seven Psychopaths is one of the best black comedies ever made - Sam and Christopher Walken and Colin Farrell tear the screen up!!! You gotta see it ❤🤩😍

[@beansonawaterslide3198]

Very underrated movie 😎👍 Great story , definitely worth a watch.

[@bestusernameever1548]

That was the most underrated Christopher Walken impression I've ever seen/heard, not over the top like most of the others, just subtle & precise. The jaw movement & the revealing/showing of the bottom row of teeth was so on point.

[@zlamelie]

Someone tell Tarantino about this guy!

[@osawero2293]

He would be great in a Tarantino movie. Sadly, Tarantino said "Once Upon A Time..." was his last movie

[@kostasviper]

@@osawero2293 Tarantino has said he is going to finish directing after his 10th movie. "Once upon a Time in Hollywood" is movie no. 9, he still has one left. Also, Rockwell would be a fantastic villain in a Tarantino movie.

[@diegom-a7970]

Oh no! Please don't

[@sandrastefani1668]

He already knows. He was in Pulp Fiction.

[@angelotrinidad6888]

@@sandrastefani1668 huh?

[@Feralinfinite]

He looks like if Christian Bale was acting like Chris Evans

[@collybeans586]

no u

[@g3ntl323]

no

[@foredimples529]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SpaceCattttt]

Thank you, Nipples. I was searching for that one comment that made sense. Do you know where it is?

[@linajurgensen4698]

I think he looks better and is more charming than both of them.

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

I see Sam Rockwell, I click. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Green Mile, Moon, Seven Psychopaths, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rockradstone]

Box of Moonlight.

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Diego Pisfil well, that's just like your opinion, man.

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Rick R yeah that's dope too!

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

John Caulfield yeah... it was indeed written for him. 😂😂😂 he's so perfect there. he completely stole the show

[@Talisman09]

those movies are old why are they on billboards

[@atmat0101]

He is SO attractive 😍

[@PanickedTato]

He's one of those guys that, my whole life, I've thought the same and been oddly judged for it. :)

[@ferretneck]

Can we just respect his talents please and not treat men as objects

[@armancz]

@@ferretneck 🤣

[@armancz]

​@@leahdorothy Stop ruining the joke

[@user-nj1zu2nf1x]

@@ferretneck my usual response comment

[@bankstalley8038]

It's funny, everyone is mentioning Green Mile and remembering Moon and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind....BUT The Way Way Back is Sam's BEST performance! Hands down.

[@MrParkerman6]

Naw, his best performance is "Guy" in Galaxy Quest.

[@beekeeper2036]

MrParkerman6 Agree to disagree. Bronco/Brutus in Gentleman Broncos was his best performance. 😂😂😂

[@tafu353]

Choke and 7 Psychopaths

[@michaelscott6899]

This guy is a great actor. Watched him recently in the Green Mile and just now in Richard Jewell. His performances are mesmerizing.

[@clothilde1623]

I remember the first time I saw Sam Rockwell, it was in _The Green Mile_ and I felt really guilty for finding him good-looking when he was playing such a horrific monster. 😳 But more than that I remember being really impressed with his acting. I’m so glad he’s done well for himself, he’s a great talent.

[@Cyba_IT]

Sam is a hard one to pin down. He's like a stage performer of cinema in that he prefers the more character driven, mostly indie roles while sometimes rarely delving into big budget flicks. He is immensly talented as shown in Moon, Jo Jo Rabbit, Three Billboards and many many others and yet he manages to keep a mystery about himself. A very clever, talented and humble guy indeed.

[@ted__ryan]

Loved him in "Moon" 👍

[@dayanthawalawwatta9328]

Definitely! should've won an oscar for that

[@armancz]

Agree, that was a great movie.

[@slyjokerg]

That is a super good movie that everyone should see.

[@olyspeechie]

Sam is finally getting his due as a very talented actor

[@bighungry98]

God I love Sam Rockwell. He’s quickly becoming my favorite man alive.

[@MrRuipereira7]

Fortunately not so much an underrated actor these days. Gigantic talent, was great on Moon and Matchstick Men.

[@dylanjones268]

Moon was and still is I guess a great movie. Even though I knew the outcome long before the reveal, I didn't care. It's like Castaway in space but with, well no spoilers I think. Let people enjoy it I say.

[@suzannem651]

Loved Matchstick Men

[@tossmeacarrot]

I love him in the burial scene of Cowboys & Aliens. I watch that movie specifically for that scene.

[@angelotrinidad6888]

Matchstick Men was crazy good, twist was insane & as always Sam’s charisma was unmatched, he held well on his own with Cage

[@k9aid514]

That he even acknowledges Guillermo is awesome

[@toniodotcom]

I always will remember the "Red thingy moving toward the green thingy" scene in Galaxy Quest. Oscar winning performance to me.

[@charlychips]

Great actor. I hadnt noticed him until I watched Richard Jewel yesterday and I cried. A great portrayal of a lawyer and a friend.

[@mahmoudgamal8044]

Matchstick Men is one of my favorite movies very underrated

[@suzannem651]

Loved Matchstick Men!

[@emercycrite]

I don't think it is possible for Sam Rockwell to ever not look cool.

[@shroomshady27]

That was a damn good Chris Walken impression. -

[@ascend3654]

it was friggin perfect. like no other. cant believe its not even mentioned.

[@shroomshady27]

@@ascend3654 I know right?! I already knew that pope line from Seven Psychopaths so when he said it I was like "Damn, that was spot on." I had no idea that line was a random statement that Chris made to Sam on the set of that play. That was a cool story. I'm a huge Batman fan btw, that's a dope profile image. -

[@redherr7600]

Yes, low key real impersonation instead of caricature that everyone else does. You can tell he really spent personal time with him.

[@chezloreseekers5975]

I remember the Richard Jewell ordeal so very well. I was a captain of a vending location in the old Omni and actually walked right past where the explosion would happen like 15 minutes later. I actually remember waving at a security guy, which I then recognized the next day as Richard Jewell due to the hubbub, and got on the MARTA to go home. While on the MARTA the explosion happened and I got home and the phone was ringing off the hook. It was surreal. The next day, all the vending employees had to be put in large rooms to wait while bomb-sniffing dogs went around every venue because VP Al Gore was going to be there that day. As they got the all-clear for a venue they'd release the employees of those locations. It was unbelievable. And then the media started hounding the security guy. He had no bag or anything on him when I waved to him, maybe 10 feet away at the most, so I never bought the story of the bomber security guy. Glad that they eventually caught Eric Rudolph years later, but I remember feeling awful for him. I plan on seeing this movie in the next week with a buddy and am really looking forward to a big flashback for myself.

[@56postoffice]

Hope he comes back as Justin Hammer in the MCU. He was brilliant in *"Three Billboards..."*

[@cb7pwn]

Gary Oldman and Sam are the 2 most underrated and underappreciated talents in mainstream acting imo

[@pinkimietz3243]

He's my absolute favorite. Why is he so underrated?!

[@11Garrett11]

He won an Oscar - he’s not underrated.

[@pinkimietz3243]

@@11Garrett11 The Oscars are overrated.

[@sillysausage72]

One of the best dance scenes in Charlie's Angel's lol!

[@arynhedrick1458]

Sam is so incredible! He seems so nice and fun and like he gets along with everyone! Give this man more awards please!

[@cvblaylock]

Sam Rockwell has been one of my favorites even before he was on Hollywood’s radar for awards.

[@empireoflightz]

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind has remained one of my favourite films ever to this day, love this guy

[@cosmicwanderer891]

When you realize there are so many talented actors which the public doesn't recognize.

[@NoaLives79]

Every moment of Sam Rockwell's face is pure bliss to me.

[@eduardotirado839]

He should have been nominated for The Green Mile two decades ago. Sometimes we don't realize it has taken an actor a lifetime of work to finally be recognized for one specific role...

[@Movypro23]

He deserved to win for three billboards, looking forward to seeing him do more great roles....and an MCU return? Lol

[@kelly2fly]

I’d love to see him return to the MCU too.

[@jondunmore4268]

Even that short clip - Rockwell's acting is stupendous! Look at that naturalism!

[@schmashbox]

I don’t want to know the kind of person who can’t appreciate this man’s brilliant acting.

[@stantondinger5836]

One of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. Dude has so much range and never seems to not get the character that he is playing.

[@stantondinger5836]

Zaphod Beeblebrox is probably is best known character, but his Sam Bell in the movie Moon was really impressive.

[@ticnatz]

Galaxy Quest

[@jennylynnjj]

LOVE this guy!! I wish he was in more movies!

[@lliamclifton5773]

Sam Rockwell is the best, he is realy good in "Mr. Right" if you haven't seen

[@NewMessage]

I actually do do that. When I meet someone from 15 year old me's list of idols, I take the time to sorta take in how I'd feel then.. and it really helps me make sure I fawn, and fumble, and make a total fool of myself, so I can spend the next week hating myself for it.

[@juanitacurtis826]

Sam was great in this film as usual. Loved him Fosse/ Vernon too.

[@barkbustin]

Clint is one of the greats! Awesome story!

[@trinidadtheislandman4065]

You win the Oscar and get to dance with Madonna! Beats a jet ski anytime! Now a movie where we see Walken and Rockwell dance... movie gold! 😃👍

[@badlt.8029]

I first saw Sam in “Jerry and Tom”, a 1998 black comedy directed by Saul Rubineck. Sam played alongside Joe Mantegna, as a contract killer. I was impressed with his range and ability to transform his character’s manner and behavior. Definitely worth a look if you can find it.

[@ddbauer]

His low key walken impression is fantastic

[@spirulinaable]

I just loved the film (watched it yesterday) Both the actors and the real people have a special place in my heart after watching this.

[@kathydeats6243]

I love to watch him dance!

[@andrefrauenknecht8190]

guys is one par with the best of the recent generation of actors just to chilled as well love it

[@mikecook1238]

Bronco!!! Love Sam Rockwell and Gentlemen Broncos is my favorite movie of all time!!

[@thedoctor4230]

Scrolled looking for a Bronco tribute, Gentlemen Broncos is all time!

[@Ostry018]

He was great in "The Green Mile"

[@kingfield99]

His multi- performances in 'Moon' are sublime.

[@madphantom92]

I want to see Mark Ruffalo and Sam Rockwell together in a drama. Rockwell is always unique he really reminds me of Woody Harrelson the way they talk and laugh.

[@tomcalvin232]

I watched the way way back because Steve carrell was in it.rediscovered this guy and how cool he is.amazing guy and actor

[@psuedospike]

The most underrated actors are Sam Rockwell and Gary Oldman.

[@MrKinghuman]

gary Oldman is one of the most decorated actors in movie history and famous and respected actors try to model their careers after his, so how is he underrated???

[@ascend3654]

we just gonna ignore that immaculate walken impression???

[@kapoorvarun909]

James macvoy too

[@psuedospike]

@@MrKinghuman He wasn't for a long time to be faaaaair.

[@psuedospike]

@@ascend3654 spot on

[@dianisguzman3028]

Such a easy-going personality and he's so talented ❤️

[@rumoursduo]

Gary Oldman & Sam Rockwell both have Oscars. Finally! Was starting to worry about the Academy's integrity there for a bit... ;)

[@ginaheller333]

Have loved Sam since Box of Moonlight!

[@rachaelabeyta1281]

Absolutely Love Sam Rockwell ❤❤❤

[@kristinajordan8831]

Mr. Right is my absolute favorite movie.I really love everything he’s ever been in. Glad to see he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves.

[@arynhedrick1458]

Mr. Right is so underrated!!! ❤❤❤

[@haroldsingh7486]

That’s a red flag 😂

[@markwnongsiej6570]

I still can't believe he can sing so beautifully!❤️ also this guy has got some SERIOUS moves 🕺

[@ConorEdgar]

hahah I remember the 7Psycopath's scene - so awesome that those lines were just natural Walken dialogue! haha Really seemed like his was on peyote haha

[@nina_smithy]

Since I was way younger- if Sam Rockwell was in it, I'd watch it. Great actor

[@casualgamer9557]

It's good to see Justin Hammer doing well.

[@rajabcroswell9020]

😂

[@chrisjaybecker]

He was a damn good "W" in "Vice."

[@yankeeladee02]

Sam oozes charisma and immense talent 🌟👏🏼🤩🎭

[@johnharmon22]

I'll name drop for a brief moment...I stage managed an Off Broadway show many years ago. Sam was the lead in that show. He was extremely professional and dedicated. He was also very nice and funny. What you see is what you get with Sam. Congrats Sam. (JH - Goose Pimples, NYC)

[@carolbenson6524]

This great actor is so underrated....I wish we could see him in more movies!!

[@steveneardley7541]

Great in Galaxy Quest and Moon. But I like him best in The Way Way Back.

[@therealhiesenberg2731]

Ever since GalxyQuest>Never Give up, Never surrender

[@mandar9121]

One of the best actors of his generation.. he has got an oscar but still underrated...

[@2Chickaboom2]

Rockwell showed up on my radar as being the completely despicable bad guy in Green Mile. And as I do with characters I hate, I looked up previous work to see that yes, they were just acting and yes, they are brilliant in everything the do. Love to see him.

[@brendarolph-teisan4085]

Absolutely adore Sam Rockwell. Talented actor, Great dancer, total package! ❤❤❤

[@toddclark332]

Thanks Jimmy the Sharon Jimmy your great buddy for the things you do for us

[@Spaceghost546]

Box of Moonlight. One of his first films.

[@mantistoboggan5171]

why does nobody in the comments ever mention confessions of a dangerous mind?

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Mantis Toboggan he's good in there but the direction tho... kinda sucks. but it's a good movie too

[@SamAtScareworks]

Still remember the first time I saw him in "Moon"

[@trappedintime8273]

just think he was in the live action TMNT as a punk 😂

[@bhill2559]

Such a cool guy and incredible actor!

[@paullynch4021]

The first album I ever bought was Like A Virgin.... and boy, as a 13 year old I used to stare at that cover for many an hour!

[@jondunmore4268]

I'm thinking you did more than staring...

[@harshit4680]

His performance in three billboards is one of the best supporting performance of 21st century.

[@Pretendship]

that is the most subtly impressive Walken I've ever heard

[@sw9979]

I love Sam! Loved him in the green mile lol

[@babysalad9696]

His performance I’m jojo rabbit was amazing!

[@ianhtexas]

“Regular or menthol” hahaa “Check out the warehouse on East Lairdman island. You’ll get your answers there” aww yeah! Always liked this dude

[@shesemerald2011]

Opening day of TMNT 1990. This Main Tough that wanted to starch Splinter after he was rescued had passion. Little did I know he became Guy from Galaxy Quest.

[@1minute_movie_reviews]

Madsmore “Regular or Menthol?”

[@shesemerald2011]

Zachary Taylor Thats what Im talking about!!!!!

[@shesemerald2011]

Zachary Taylor Yo! Thanks for dropping that quote. Im grinning like an idiot thinking back to '90 when I first saw the flick. I needed that right now. 👍

[@THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE]

This should be called Sam Rockwell interviews Jimmy Kimmel...

[@Lisakaylindsay256]

I knew when I saw Box of Moonlight that Sam Rockwell was one to watch. Such a great career.

[@mrfsealah]

How come Sam Rockwell can look cool with his hair like that and I just look like some drunk old woman who hasn't bathed in a week? LOL

[@maceface2892]

Sam is the man. I just watched Three Billboards for the first time last night. All the performances were incredible but Sam especially. Great film.

[@AussieTVMusic]

He was great in Moon

[@mantistoboggan5171]

makes sense to have such a funky song to send him on to. let it whip by the dazz band.