Zachary Quinto Talks About the Real Doctor Who Inspired Brilliant Minds

[@primeapocalypse6291]

I will forever see him as Sylar

[@kylemclelland5119]

He is the only human alive worthy of young spock on scene with Mr Leonard Nemoy

[@davidhuber6251]

Me too. It's the only role on TV that ever really scared me. I loved him as Spock, but Sylar was terrifying.

[@DancingRasputin]

I loved him both as Spock and as Sylar, and so far Brilliant Minds looks like a great show (albeit with a similar structure as House)

[@scottieapplseed]

It's so genuine that he's happy he can say he just plays one on TV. "I don't eat brains, Clair, that's disgusting," is always my favorite line.

[@mwest5506]

Thank you Zachary Quinto for lauding Oliver Sacks. Brilliant humanitarian and author. More people need to know him.

[@freesimorgh]

I really hope this show goes on for years and years because i'm already in love with it!

[@luwamalem9537]

Yess, just like Grey's and Anatomy lol!

[@coolcat6303]

The doctor that Zachary mentioned was also portrayed in the 1990 film “Awakenings”. Robin Williams plays a doctor who was closely based on Dr. Oliver Sacks and it shows how he discovers a drug that brings back catatonic patients to a normal state of consciousness (at least for a short time anyway). Robert DeNiro also played his main patient.

[@GizmoBeach]

Once their bodies asjusted to the L-Dopa in their system, that was that. But it gave them some brief time of respite from a terrible disease.

[@EinsteinsHair]

I was going to say this! Well then, Zachary mentioned Hugh Laurie, who played House MD, who was not big on ethics. In the episode "Son of Coma Guy" House's patient is lapsing into a coma. Thinking this must not be a coincidence he awakens "Coma Guy" played by John Larroquette to try to find some commonality, some exposure his patient had as a child, that the father might remember.

[@LoFo_wow]

The movie “ At First Sight “ is based on an essay by Oliver Sacks.

[@sykogurl05]

I love him coming out here and just being so relatable 😄🩷✨

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

Thank you for this conversation. Thank you for reminding me to smile when it's been hard to find happiness

[@MMMlewis5592-q1b]

So I've been a fan of Zach for many years. When I was in high school my brother had the box set of the first three seasons of heroes and I absolutely loved him as Sylar. Several years later I came across Nosferatu on AMC and that impressed me even more. Currently I watch brilliant minds and really like this role as well. I haven't seen everything he has done but he definitely is one of my most favorite actors. He also reminds me of a friend I had growing up. He chooses unique roles to play and I hope he keeps doing so. Thank you for your performances over the years! God Bless

[@Luvpandies1]

This man has beef with the whole city of Toronto for making a server cry and I think that is beautiful

[@CocoOPNY]

Um... 🤔 not following.

[@micheller.]

I live in Toronto and came here to say that. 😂

[@micheller.]

@@CocoOPNYHe was horribly rude to staff at a Toronto restaurant earlier this year. The owners posted about it to call him out and support the staff. If you Google Zachary Quinto Ossington it should all come up.

[@cleopatrasnile]

I love Zachary Quinto!

[@BezelMedia]

Zachary Quinto was great in Margin Call - highly recommend checking it out. He also produced the movie

[@GizmoBeach]

By now he should’ve taken over for Mr. Tull, unless he’s gone back to NASA. 🚀

[@rabbit251]

A great actor can do many different roles. It is called acting. Sad for those who get type-cast. But Zachary has a diverse acting career and although I've only seen clips of his new show (I'm an American living in Tokyo so I'm limited to what Netflix puts on here), it looks like a great show and some great acting by him.

[@danielmetcalf]

"Donna Murphy" "Donna Murphy" "Plays your mother" "Plays my mother" "But you have history" "We have history" 😂 really needed leading down the path there

[@EinsteinsHair]

This is a perfect example. I've seen comments, in the past, where someone clearly did not know how talk shows work. A producer pre-interviews the guest and the blue card on the desk will have numerous items, such as (section title) Has Stories About: (and one line will be) Donna Murphy plays his mother, and they have previous work history. Also, sometimes Seth will give a huge laugh, even though he already knows the punchline

[@the-girl-bo]

Oh, Zachary Quinto 💕🎉 I haven't seen him in a while. I'm so happy to know he's doing well and excited for the series.

[@Aviator27J]

I knew instantaneously that the character was based on Oliver Sachs because of the obvious parallels. His books are great and the stories are hard to forget. I haven't heard until now that this is the case, but it's good to know that I wasn't going nuts and imagining the inspiration.

[@samandros3451]

It wasn't a secret. They even called him Oliver.

[@temporaladvisor3958]

Isn't he wonderful? One of my favorite actors and guest hosts. His professionalism and intelligence is delightful and interesting. His latest role as Oliver Sacks, an incredibly brilliant and personable doctor whose books I've devoured, is bringing me back to TV doctor shows.

[@alexaales7937]

awakenings is one of my favorite movies, which is the story of oliver sacks's research

[@Jenny_Oblivion]

Great conversation!

[@6sKi6z6]

Pittsburgh represent!

[@lashendawest7509]

We love zachary quinto

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

He's great as Spock. Who's waiting patiently for another Star Trek.

[@thisismytake]

He’s sooo good! ❤❤❤❤

[@reasonprevails5217]

I have read all of Oliver Sacks. He is phenomenal. Read his books :)

[@k...5853]

So many moments here where I swore I was looking at Elliott Gould

[@Domonorus]

WHEN DO WE GET THE NEXT STAR TREK MOVIE?!!!?

[@pollyb.4648]

I was a nurse, Never fight a stethoscope! ❤ Zachary Quinto!

[@RequiemSol]

What is Commander Spock doing in a hospital?! 😂 oh Sylar will you never learn? I'll be the first to admit Mr Quinto was and is a surprisingly great actor! All his roles have been so very different and he hits them all on point!

[@dardell2001]

Doctors don't walk around with stethoscope around their neck, most of the time they borrow from nurses lol

[@Carn_Is_Done]

nuh uh, i saw airplane and leslie nielsen had one around his neck already just sitting on a plane. :)

[@nat7278]

Can we please have a Magnum PI reboot with him and a perm and that glorious signature mustache and those short shorts.... I think it could work

[@rabbit251]

He pulled off looking like Spock, and the real Spock was in the movie. He could pull off a lot of looks. Great actor. With that nose he could've played Penguin and they wouldn't had needed a prosthetic nose. And he too would've acted greatly.

[@macrichardson7904]

Zachery is a mix of handsome and slightly creepy to me. then when he opens his mouth he is just adorable.

[@AndyBluebear-fi9om]

I'm surprised he didn't mention Awakenings. That would have given many people a project that they might have heard about the late and great Dr. Sacks.

[@auntiquek2845]

Backstage, I met a now grown star who was a child in the same play, Finian’s Rainbow.

[@fartzinacan]

0:42 the walk on music sounds a lot like Royal Republic's - Flower Power Madness

[@sailordaigurren8225]

I really wish that we could get a Star Trek 4. He was excellent as Spock

[@JudeTMi]

I really thought this would be about doctor who

[@vincentimbesi3947]

😂😂😂

[@casbot71]

*The real Doctor Who ..* will always be David Tennant. Or prehaps Tom Baker.

[@Carn_Is_Done]

even YT thinks this is about the show 'Doctor Who'. It has a lil box up on the top right corner saying to buy and watch Who episodes. :P

[@CocoOPNY]

Probably STUPID AI

[@carlosfigueroa2390]

He matched with the beard

[@rachel_rexxx]

I didn't know the show was based on Oliver Sacks...

[@nathanchittenden1205]

If Mr Quinto REALLY played a doctor on TV he’d be examining Seth’s voice and diagnosing him. Was he cheering for the Mets?

[@rabbit251]

So I'm not the only one who is wondering about Seth's voice, that he sounds gravelly. I've been wondering if he's sick or as you suggest that he screamed to loud and long. (Maybe that's why Frisbee always looks like he looking for a spot to pee). Seth should see a doctor (a real one, Zach doesn't count) if he hasn't already.

[@InfiniteLynn]

I'm sure Donna Murphy remembered him, Zachary is very memorable.

[@kellinomnom]

You can also say you were in a main character role on Star Trek. ... Just saying. Fantastic career

[@lgolem09l]

The real Doctor Who?

[@LucasBenderChannel]

...is why I clicked 😅😂 Too bad he wasn't talking about Doctor Who at all.

[@MarcKloos]

Same!

[@rabbitfishtv]

That’s why I clicked on it! lol

[@mcreations994]

Doctor Oliver Snow. He wrote a few books on being an eccentric neurologist with a rare disorder of his own. Forgot the actual name; it's facial recognition. An issue in the temporal lobe.

[@monicafelstead3260]

Dr Oliver Sacks. He also had a depth perception problem in his later years. I highly recommend his books for exactly the reasons that Zachary gave!

[@francescaa8331]

Good guest. Pre recorded band. I miss the live band.

[@linkmasters535]

I don’t know if is just me but I feel and think that he would be a great actor for a Superman but that is my opinion 😂 he is an amazing actor and his character would fit perfectly in a Superman movie

[@DeathlyTired]

If the theme song is not 1986's hit by Furniture, 'Brilliant Mind' then they've missed a trick (please Mr. Vance, I know we mentionted furniture, but really, please leave)

[@SharonCaldwell-b2c]

No one like’s Vance. A man after power and lies . He puts down his family and constituents

[@bjdefilippo447]

If you have not read any of Sacks' books, please at least check out "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat." You won't want to put it down. It will change the way you think about your mind and reality.

[@waltgodsoe9111]

In Florida, more books, more pencils, more teachers, more arts, more literacy.

[@BobaFettBountyHunter]

Another connection between Quinto and Donna Murphy: She was in a Star Trek film and Quinto was not.

[@thepursuitofhappiness2126]

Bring back the band

[@asynchronicity]

The real Doctor Who? The REAL Doctor Who?? THE REAL DOCTOR WHO!!!??? The real Doctor WHO??? THE REAL DOCTOR WHO???? 🙀☹️😮🤦‍♂️ Wait...... THE REAL DOCTOR......WHO?????

[@jeffreylee5770]

When the US TV audience goes to education shows with teacher heroes and doctor shows/nurse shows, then the US is in or entering a more liberal time. Cop shows and military shows reflect a conservative time.

[@pendorran]

Hiding his face behind a beard is a crime against beauty.

[@maddiek1980]

Americans capitalise all words in a heading or title, which can be confusing. I was so confused that this wasn’t about Doctor Who.

[@mindcogs]

Doctor Who?

[@CaptainReynolds-flyinspace]

Stop... He is not new Doctor Who? 😁 To bad....

[@franks.2544]

Ratings so low they can't afford a band...now that's funny.

[@georgeclooney5316]

This kind of special-doc drama was available in Japan back in pre-post-2000. So just copied from japan. It is strange to see Mr. Spock from USS.Enterprise to play a special doctor role on earth. But due to the stories are all "japanese style". I'd had them enough. Not really attractive for me to follow the series although I love to see Mr. Spock presents.

[@SpecialCrackVideo]

The real Doctor Who is 1-15, War and Fugitive. They’re all real Doctors.

[@Carn_Is_Done]

Absolutely. :)

[@hamishsmith2685]

this dude thought he was going to become a movie star and he treated everyone like garbage, now look at him relegated to a TV show that'll be cancelled after the first season LMAO

[@samandros3451]

That's harsh.

[@MMMlewis5592-q1b]

Is this true??