Simon Callow is a critically acclaimed actor, director, author and star of classic movies such as Room with a View, Shakespeare in Love and Howards End. However, it’s his part as Gareth in Four Weddings and a Funeral that many took to their hearts.
Callow’s failures include a childhood rejection that still haunts him, a play he directed which was savaged by the critics, painting and how he was ‘very annoyed’ not to get the movie part of Amadeus despite having played it on stage.

Simon Callow is this weeks guest on How to Fail. Watch the full episode here, or listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.

00:00 Intro
01:35 Childhood Aspirations and Influences
02:12 Coming Out and Its Impact
02:46 Reflections on Being Openly Gay in the Industry
06:34 Iconic Role in Four Weddings and a Funeral
08:16 Challenges and Fun of Filming
09:11 Amadeus: Stage to Screen Transition
12:31 Failures and Rejections
17:26 Personal Life and Family Background
20:12 University Days and Discovering Acting
22:10 Directing Challenges at the RSC
31:19 Artistic Pursuits and Painting
35:31 Modern Acting and Final Thoughts

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