Actor Ian McShane who is most known for his role of Al Swearengen in HBO’s “Deadwood” turns 70 today. Al Swearengen one of the great characters in recent years on television. More recently McShane starred in the mini-series “The Pillars Of The Earth”
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Deadwood is one of the best TV series ever.
I thought the first season was outstanding…second and third..very good.. I like The Wire and The Sopranos a lot more but I agree Deadwood was great.
How about Sons of Anarchy?
I”ve heard great things about “Sons of Anarchy” but I’ve never seen it!… I like that Claire Danes show.. Homeland.. “Dexter”..”Breaking Bad”
The Wire was good, not spectacular, Sopranos goes without saying, Deadwood blew me away.
I guess we disagree on “The Wire” It is my favourite show EVER.. I haven’t watched “Deadwood” since its original run..but I have the DVD’s.. it’s only 3 seasons.. need to put that on the list of things to watch… now If I only can find some time!!
Sons of anarchy is worth the time if ever you have any left after watching Across the Universe! Katie Segal from Married With Children steals the show.
I ordered “Across The Universe” from the local library yesterday…
Good man. You’ll enjoy it. What do you teach?
8th grade -West Virginia History
Kudos,that’s some history and keeping a room full of eighth graders engaged is no small feat.
8th grade is the best. A difficult age to be.
Sorry to break it to you – we’re too busy doing this to find the elusive “time”
This is true!. I am a teacher so I have summer’s off.. once school hits again..there is a need to expand the day to 36 hours..
Do me a favour – Youtube TJ Carpio from Across the Universe singing I Want To Hold Your Hand while blogging away. SO GOOD! PS – going to Springsteen Nov.26
I will do that.. and The Boss-that will be awesome..enjoy! I’ve never heard anyone say Bruce didn’t give them their money’s worth!!
Ian McShane is wonderful. Although, maybe he should stick to acting:
Yes he has to stick to acting.. that is awful.. he’s no William Shatner!
But the man sure can enunciate.
Indeed.. I wonder when the Ian McShane World Tour begins?..I was surprised he’s 70.
I know. Dude has held up well. I guess that’s what happens when you’re a badass from birth.
I was thinking early 60’s.. one of those few actors who has become more famous and gotten better roles late in his career.