Inside the Actors Studio - Season 12

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Jodie Foster

1 - Jodie Foster

Air Date: September 25, 2005

James Lipton interviews the quietly successful lead actress in many different films. Taped after the making of, but before the release of, "Flightplan."

Elton John

2 - Elton John

Air Date: October 16, 2005

Rosie O'Donnell

3 - Rosie O'Donnell

Michael J. Fox

4 - Michael J. Fox

Air Date: October 30, 2005

The Emmy winner for his work in the TV series "Family Ties" and "Spin City, and star of the "Back to the Future" films talks about his craft and his handling of the disease that ended his career.

The Cast of the Producers

5 - The Cast of the Producers

Air Date: December 11, 2005

The making of the Broadway smash "The Producers" into a film is discussed by actors Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane and director Susan Stroman.

Barbara Walters

6 - Barbara Walters

Air Date: December 18, 2005

Queen Latifah

7 - Queen Latifah

Air Date: January 8, 2006

Ralph Fiennes

8 - Ralph Fiennes

Air Date: January 15, 2006

Martin Lawrence

9 - Martin Lawrence

Air Date: January 22, 2006

Liza Minnelli

10 - Liza Minnelli

Air Date: February 5, 2006

Dave Chappelle

11 - Dave Chappelle

Air Date: February 12, 2006

Comedian Dave Chappelle discusses his TV and film work, including "Chappelle's Show," "Blue Streak" and "Undercover Brother."

The Casts of Law & Order

12 - The Casts of Law & Order

Air Date: May 7, 2006

Tom Hanks (II)

13 - Tom Hanks (II)

Air Date: May 14, 2006

Tom Hanks returns to the Actors Studio for a second time.

Don Cheadle

14 - Don Cheadle

Air Date: May 21, 2006

Tim Allen

15 - Tim Allen

Air Date: June 6, 2006

Dustin Hoffman

16 - Dustin Hoffman

Air Date: June 25, 2006

A star-studded audience attends to see the beloved, talented leading man who gives a rare in-depth interview with humor and honesty.

Robert Downey Jr.

17 - Robert Downey Jr.

Air Date: July 9, 2006

It hasn't been the smoothest of careers for the multi-talented entertainer, but here he recounts tales of his best and worst moments with panache.

Hugh Laurie

18 - Hugh Laurie

Air Date: July 31, 2006

Actor Hugh Laurie is interviewed about his career and his transition from classic British comedy to American drama.

Teri Hatcher

19 - Teri Hatcher

Air Date: September 18, 2006

The popular leading lady mentions highlights from her long career and chronicles her start as a ballerina and singer before moving onto theatre productions.

Al Pacino

20 - Al Pacino

Air Date: October 2, 2006

One of the most respected veteran actors in all of showbusiness takes the chair to go through the moments in life which defined him as both person and performer.