Acting - What is it? How to do it? Why do it? | David Wenham | TEDxSydney

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  • Celebrated Australian actor David Wenham shares his insights into the acting process - what is it, how to do it and why? David Wenham has received critical acclaim for his diverse performances in film, theatre and television. He is one of Australia’s most respected actors.
    David’s film credits include LION, LORD OF THE RINGS, GETTIN’ SQUARE, ORANGES AND SUNSHINE, MOULIN ROUGE, AUSTRALIA, 300, GOLDSTONE, THE BANK, MOLOKAI, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, PETER RABBIT and most recently DIRT MUSIC. His recent television credits include Jane Campion’s TOP OF THE LAKE, THE CODE, KILLING TIME, ROMPER STOMPER, BETTER MAN, BANISHED AND WAKE IN FRIGHT.
    In 2017 David wrote and directed his debut feature film, ELLIPSIS.
    David’s accolades include Best Actor AwardS from Australian Film Institute (AFI) IF Awards, The Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) and Screen Actor’s Guild.
    David’s numerous theatre credits include CYRANO DE BERGERAC, THE CRUCIBLE, TRUE WEST for Melbourne Theatre Co, HAMLET, THE TEMPEST, COSI for Belvoir St and JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA for Sydney Opera House. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @veganvantage2596
    @veganvantage2596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +489

    "Behaving truthfully in an imaginary situation".. That's exactly how I see it 🥰

    • @johnoshea5252
      @johnoshea5252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vegan Vantage ok

    • @drrd4127
      @drrd4127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you never been a Lawyer, soilder, nurse ect....than how do you know how it feels when you have a time limit and 6 patients wanting your attention all at once? I am a nurse and I know how it feels.

    • @rylanprice9350
      @rylanprice9350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Constatin Stanislavski said it just a tad bit before Sanford Meisner repeated it.

    • @seanalimov372
      @seanalimov372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rylan Price not like that he didn’t. Meisner is a continuation of Stanislavskys method. No one has ever boiled it down to its essence as Meisner did.

    • @aggeloukoos
      @aggeloukoos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That actually do not exist. First things first,acting is mainly judgement of an existing situation. Last but not least,an actor should not act truthfully. What I mean is,that he don't has to convince the audience,although he has to make the whole acting seem truthful.
      At least,that's what I've learnt from my drama studies.

  • @JoshStinson011
    @JoshStinson011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    He forgot to mention he was a soldier of Gondor :(

    • @andyzepeda1802
      @andyzepeda1802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      joshua stinson CAPTAIN of Gondor

    • @badformpictures4247
      @badformpictures4247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@andyzepeda1802 He probably did that on purpose haha

    • @simonlevy2154
      @simonlevy2154 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A raider

    • @cheese7781
      @cheese7781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also a soldier of Sparta.

    • @calimitaprefetta
      @calimitaprefetta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I KNEW I RECOGNIZED HIM FROM SOMEWHERE

  • @bwemmie007
    @bwemmie007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Always enjoyed his acting! One of my childhood hero's in Lord of the Rings...

    • @danglin-wang402
      @danglin-wang402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who did he play in LOTR?

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      David Wenham played Faramir. Boromir was played by Sean Bean. ^-^

    • @danglin-wang402
      @danglin-wang402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aylbdrmadison1051 thank you!

  • @logospaint4290
    @logospaint4290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    it's Faramir!

  • @GS-um6ww
    @GS-um6ww 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Amazing Inroduction. Behaving truthful in a imaginary situation... apt definition for ACTING.

  • @yichispiritual
    @yichispiritual 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He worked on his lines in this speech - like an excellent actor!

  • @crockett888
    @crockett888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    he is indeed a fantastic actor. i had the pleasure of meeting him one time way back in 2005?2006? he was doing a play at the arts centre in melbourne.

  • @rstevens1836
    @rstevens1836 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    David Wenham: one of my favourite Aussie actors, more than just Faramir in LOTR and Dilios in 300. I sense a real humanity about him. Stay strong and keep on keepin on mate!

  • @ViralZedGuy360
    @ViralZedGuy360 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love his voice... Especially in 300

  • @StephanieElizabethMann
    @StephanieElizabethMann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow. A wonderful and educational talk that helped me see stories.

  • @hugoakerlund5114
    @hugoakerlund5114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Underrated actor.

  • @metalmaria26
    @metalmaria26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a beautiful and articulate speech(man)! I loved the movie he did about Fr. Damien. I'd never heard that story about the filming before.

  • @nancynewman1465
    @nancynewman1465 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    David is a wonderful actor and I would watch anything he is in ! ❤

  • @RS-jd7jp
    @RS-jd7jp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you for sharing this! Exactly what I needed at the moment ❤❤

  • @kiranreddy6370
    @kiranreddy6370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressed with the way he explained what is acting. 👏🏼

  • @stephengehly2319
    @stephengehly2319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I forgot what I clicked and it just played and I wasn’t looking and I was like man this dude had quite a trajectory haha

  • @Chris_2cents
    @Chris_2cents 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy Birthday to David "Faramir" Wenham.9-21-65.Australia

  • @RangerOfTheEast00
    @RangerOfTheEast00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Faramir Steward of Gondor has shown his quality 👍👍

  • @TheActorsChannel
    @TheActorsChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always keep creativity flowing and the journey alive!

  • @seanalimov372
    @seanalimov372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Living*....not behaving, “acting is living truthfully under given imaginary circumstances.” The wording is very specific, it took Meisner decades to boil it down to that sentence. I had to pause the video to write this, this may seem like nitpicking, but it’s actually very important.

  • @13crazydaze
    @13crazydaze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love this actor!

    • @davidwenham8665
      @davidwenham8665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your love and support

  • @onelife959
    @onelife959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like its my thoughts through his mouth , and I'm sure everyone who clicked on the video feels the same , I want to be an actress for my love and passion for telling stories and for the beauty of acting

  • @MrGreeneyedcat
    @MrGreeneyedcat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing, one of my most respected and revered actors, fascinating ted x talk.
    i remember "the bank".

  • @justicartiberius8782
    @justicartiberius8782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Faramir came a long way since he was spiked with arrows!

  • @estelitach
    @estelitach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great opening

  • @Rustylad85
    @Rustylad85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just finished season 1 of Iron fist. Brilliant in that.

    • @MICHAELMYERSKILLS-xv3eb
      @MICHAELMYERSKILLS-xv3eb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Season 1 was the best because of this guy season 2 was really bad it should have ended at season 1 season 2 was different because David wellham wasn't in it

  • @MsAndaction
    @MsAndaction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    It's not acting at all. That's how you do it.

  • @radiantlight2361
    @radiantlight2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow
    I love this actor

  • @PortojomyutDeuce
    @PortojomyutDeuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Who know
    He is faramir from the lord of the ring
    He is carl from van helsing
    He os dilios from 300
    I love his actor

  • @johndeignan2668
    @johndeignan2668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ridiculously underrated actor

  • @Malath98
    @Malath98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    I'm here to listening English
    My language is Arabic but I wish to be able speak English one day 🤗

    • @shoqvaive1842
      @shoqvaive1842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Good luck my brother.

    • @gavanab
      @gavanab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Never give up

    • @Malath98
      @Malath98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@shoqvaive1842 🤗 thank you

    • @Malath98
      @Malath98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@gavanab 🌹 l'll never give up

    • @BradfordGuy
      @BradfordGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have great respect for those who can speak more than one language, as well as those learning. I hope you become completely literate in the English language, maybe even moving on to a third.

  • @knowen32
    @knowen32 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @MichelleDoiron1
    @MichelleDoiron1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this !!!!

    • @davidwenham8665
      @davidwenham8665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your love and support

  • @davidnewman690
    @davidnewman690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A truly brilliant actor! Three Dollars is his best film.

  • @neerajshiledar8681
    @neerajshiledar8681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing 😍

  • @sergio178
    @sergio178 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youre Faramir! Great actor also a part of my childhood in LOTR

  • @KiaraCarbajal
    @KiaraCarbajal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a great one!

    • @davidwenham8665
      @davidwenham8665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your love and support

  • @drrd4127
    @drrd4127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As soon as he said "i am an lawyer".
    I thought "isn't he an actor?"
    I am a nurse and I have Never seen my profession represented correctly on screen.

    • @Kazilla.
      @Kazilla. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dr rd well there is a new show called Nurses on global that might? Never seen it but

  • @luminair11
    @luminair11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fell in love with David while watching SeaChange on ABC last century, and am now watching SeaChange again on ABC IView.....ie all episodes/series. Was disappointed to see him in his role in Goldstone the movie, but then again he's got to make a living and acting is his is working to pay the rent/mortgage and all the rest. He plays good guys and bad guys really well, but always like him in a more romantic role because of his style of acting and of course because of his good look. To me he's the Australian version of Robert Redford.

  • @WarAndHistory.
    @WarAndHistory. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Faramir!

  • @emilygraham7999
    @emilygraham7999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not gonna Lie, That opening line had me doing a doubletake.

  • @susydyson1750
    @susydyson1750 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it

  • @Jahu-qs2us
    @Jahu-qs2us 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    "Hollywoo stars and celebrities! What do they know? Do they know things? Lets find out!"

  • @gauravneupane8658
    @gauravneupane8658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why I relate with him very much

  • @baluj5240
    @baluj5240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow..❤️

  • @francissellerdude
    @francissellerdude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Faramir!! You're a good son

  • @hypno59
    @hypno59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very noice..always loved his portrayals.. always brought something intelligent, and sincere to his characterizations. Sponsored by a bank. Ha!

  • @MICHAELMYERSKILLS-xv3eb
    @MICHAELMYERSKILLS-xv3eb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Howard Mitcham legend he can't die by the hand!

  • @moniqueamado3351
    @moniqueamado3351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES.

    • @davidwenham8665
      @davidwenham8665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your love and support

  • @dark_mask_gaming7536
    @dark_mask_gaming7536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the actor job because that my first dream i have 🥰

  • @ChubbyChecker182
    @ChubbyChecker182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He is just acting here
    :-)

  • @alma6611
    @alma6611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Diver Dan 🤘🏻

  • @rinkjt1406
    @rinkjt1406 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really love his TED talk and of course his acting✨

  • @shreyashsisodiya4354
    @shreyashsisodiya4354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I want your hair David 😍

    • @coffeesugar.4346
      @coffeesugar.4346 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s kinda creepy don’t you think

    • @thorfinn518
      @thorfinn518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@coffeesugar.4346 not really, the person just want to have his hair style that's all.

  • @pratikdhole4451
    @pratikdhole4451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks, with love from Mumbai.

  • @bvedepviet
    @bvedepviet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    chị iu ơi cover bài đón xuân của cô như quỳnh nhen, đang trend tóp tóp ạ hehe

  • @gehrigcupo3728
    @gehrigcupo3728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Should have done it in the dilios/deadliest warrior voice, too badass lol

  • @mikeedwards350
    @mikeedwards350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm Troy McClure and this is my Ted Talk.

  • @Tridentboy1998
    @Tridentboy1998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, look! It's Harold Meechum from Iron Fist season1!

  • @aswinmuraleedharan
    @aswinmuraleedharan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please add caption in next videos

  • @manco828
    @manco828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Give thanks men to Bold Leonidas! To victory!

  • @marwamohammed4145
    @marwamohammed4145 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    💓💓

  • @Sinaloa_Cartel
    @Sinaloa_Cartel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Look at me... look at what fame got me... I’ve been sitting in prison for majority of my life. I lived life to the fullest while transporting large amounts of products for the cartel. One of my best friends knew we wouldn’t make it long. I’m so grateful that I am trusted enough now to finally be aloud access to TH-cam and a slow af computer. O well... price I pay. I miss being free.

  • @vkbose990
    @vkbose990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Plz show on screen Subtitles..... Plz.... So that.. More effective for us

    • @angelinabrown2931
      @angelinabrown2931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you tap the three dots on the upper right corner of the screen, you can turn on the captions feature.

    • @vkbose990
      @vkbose990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelinabrown2931 thanks.

    • @vkbose990
      @vkbose990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! Where you from?
      I glad feel to meet you.

  • @sethyk9164
    @sethyk9164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice Intro :)

  • @bgs03548
    @bgs03548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now, you’re Danny Kaye! Lol

  • @vedrantometic3252
    @vedrantometic3252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i was once a LOYA

  • @zachprice3651
    @zachprice3651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Imagine he was all those things except an actor tho...

  • @abdul-q-khan
    @abdul-q-khan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    People like David are rare so be careful everyone.

    • @keef78
      @keef78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Woah look out. Get a grip.

  • @TheGrafton12
    @TheGrafton12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harold Meachum?

  • @JustAnotherThisDJ
    @JustAnotherThisDJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna be a popstar and get lit

  • @manco828
    @manco828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spartans! What is your profession? AUU! AUU! AUU!

  • @lordronn472
    @lordronn472 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kano!

  • @Lovelyweatherwearehaving
    @Lovelyweatherwearehaving 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I will be an actress

  • @dostmohammad1580
    @dostmohammad1580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stories make us human but
    Rols and Acting make us perfect human ....

  • @keef78
    @keef78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice for those that have never experienced true poverty nor hardship.

  • @Viv8ldi
    @Viv8ldi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So what was the main message of the talk? Is it that actors are kind of bards or druids of the old time who tell stories to share wisdom? or is it how to become an actor for beginners?

    • @umi6283
      @umi6283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think this talk gives an insight into what acting is and why people do it

  • @jaredrice4612
    @jaredrice4612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One does not simply act

  • @gliocchiali6075
    @gliocchiali6075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This David Wiener guy sure knows what he's talking about.

  • @user-ez3uk6ls5k
    @user-ez3uk6ls5k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have had a talk with my friend recently - she said that if there is no movies, actors and etc, there would no changes appear about it in the world. I found out that there are no things which i can tell her about that, however after watching this performance, I understood what to tell her about that and what is the sense in acting. He is right - Molokai is a sufficient example, i've never known about these things, but after a movie i've read some information about it and known about these poor people, and this information is really needed to be known.

  • @SweetCherry-bs3qk
    @SweetCherry-bs3qk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    POTC: *Lieutenant Scarfield*

  • @Fear_Maker
    @Fear_Maker ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro kano what are you talking about

  • @ShamRock1938
    @ShamRock1938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VERY Very Impressed with himself

  • @majidjeddah4607
    @majidjeddah4607 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A B C medication acting for inner soul healing

  • @user-yj4ng7tf9y
    @user-yj4ng7tf9y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Фарамир что с тобой?),

  • @rimskymetto5951
    @rimskymetto5951 ปีที่แล้ว

    who else is watching this in late 2022

  • @ericscarface
    @ericscarface 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Faramir

  • @mattgies
    @mattgies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't stop fixating on the piece of tape behind his ear.

  • @JK_JK_JK_JK
    @JK_JK_JK_JK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Next: Donald Trump : What is it? 🤔

  • @Roshkitza
    @Roshkitza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lord Denethor didn't applaud 😂

  • @theoddsitwas149
    @theoddsitwas149 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "So my king died and my brothers died, barely a year ago"
    "Long I pondered my King's cryptic talk of victory. Time has proven him wise."
    "For from free Greek to free Greek, the word was spread that bold Leonidas and his 300, so far from home, laid down their lives -- not just for Sparta, but for all Greece, and the promise this country holds.
    "Now, here on this ragged patch of earth called Plataea, Xerxes hordes face obliteration!"
    "Just there the barbarians huddle, sheer terror gripping tight their hearts with icy fingers -- knowing full well what merciless horrors they suffered at the swords and spears of 300."
    "Yet, they stare now across the plain at 10,000 Spartans commanding 30,000 free Greeks."
    HA-OOOH!
    "The enemies outnumbered us a paltry three to one"
    "Good odd for any Greek"
    "This day we rescue a world from mysticism and tyranny, and usher in a future brighter than anything we can imagine."
    "GIVE THANKS, MEN!"
    "TO LEONISDAS AND THE BRAVE 300"
    "TO VICTORY!!!!!"

  • @manco828
    @manco828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now, here on this ragged patch of earth called Plataea, Xerxes hordes face obliteration!

  • @bigtam462
    @bigtam462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Van helsing although isn't a great film it is a guilty pleasure movie for me.....this guy stole every scene he was in as Carl..

  • @DAEGUKJW
    @DAEGUKJW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dilios!! :D

  • @SobberMacSobberMac
    @SobberMacSobberMac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its not doing it at all. Its acting.

  • @MCTape-MCScan-MCGlue-MCCargo
    @MCTape-MCScan-MCGlue-MCCargo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Faramir who had a handsome face because of his fullish lips and slightly tilted up eyes.

  • @SrimanArcharyaJBC
    @SrimanArcharyaJBC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mother and I are not good actors as we prefer being realistic when we where practicing it didn’t really doing anything apart from probably annoying the neighbours if they heard us of the loud speaking. Not acting is not a career for myself or my mother.🤴🏽🕉🔺➕

  • @conormurphy4328
    @conormurphy4328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is not at all Jamie Lannister like I first thought he was.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Faramir

    • @CATDHD
      @CATDHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is not the man he used to be

  • @upgrade1583
    @upgrade1583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I don't trust actors unless they have a family.

    • @human1513
      @human1513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are not serious are you? That is like saying Hells Angels, Politicians & Priests with a family can be trusted. This is not true.

    • @MarkusRessel
      @MarkusRessel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@human1513 Are hells angels, politicians and priests actors?

    • @umi6283
      @umi6283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      umm.... he does have a family tho

    • @lockhart_9593
      @lockhart_9593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ?

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    @howtodrawfast9130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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