Actor Stephen Root Talks ‘Barry,’ ‘Office Space,’ ‘Dodgeball’ & More w/ Rich Eisen | Full Interview

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  • Actor Stephen Root joins the Rich Eisen Show in-studio to preview the new season of HBO’s ‘Barry,’ plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals he still has that famous red stapler from ‘Office Space,’ why he was edited out of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ says if actor Rip Torn or some of the extras on ‘Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story’ were tougher, reveals how Andy Dick got the cast of ‘NewsRadio’ banned from the SAG Awards and more.
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  • @NipItInTheBud100
    @NipItInTheBud100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Stephen Root is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated actors out there! He is such a great actor!!!

    • @user-wm3bf7pi3u
      @user-wm3bf7pi3u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not many can say they have played a blind record producer and a Klingon.

  • @mikemoore5263
    @mikemoore5263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Probably office space but beyond love his character in newsradio... that's a super underrated show

    • @Fakeaorta
      @Fakeaorta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Newsradio is one of the most underrated shows. It was amazing!

    • @briantindle7115
      @briantindle7115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jimmy James!!!

    • @FlyRick78
      @FlyRick78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Newsradio is one of the best ensemble shows ever. Jimmy James is incredible!

    • @user-wm3bf7pi3u
      @user-wm3bf7pi3u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the reason NR didn't end up bigger was because of Jon Lovitz.... well you know... not BECAUSE of him....

  • @jacobsabin2039
    @jacobsabin2039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Root is phenomenal. He has also starred in so many things and is absolutely terrific.

  • @pappsz1754
    @pappsz1754 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great conversation. Office Space is what got me here but the chat is what kept me here.

  • @donmiller7359
    @donmiller7359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The man makes everything that he's in better

    • @Fakeaorta
      @Fakeaorta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Damn straight he does!

  • @patmc2916
    @patmc2916 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    in Barry all his acting qualities are demonstrated!

  • @jordanbolm8517
    @jordanbolm8517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Root is soooo underrated as an actor

  • @clarencethomas01
    @clarencethomas01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dodgeball is his most underrated role imo. He plays that character SO perfectly ❤️

  • @chrismiller9693
    @chrismiller9693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Root's character in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is sublime.

  • @alfandeddie
    @alfandeddie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Always more impressed by the character actors than the “stars”. Hard working reliable people who aren’t pretentious.

  • @michaelhighfill3832
    @michaelhighfill3832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the most underrated actors working today

  • @buckyodom9190
    @buckyodom9190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The speedo wearing judge from justified.... awesome character and show

    • @baxatakbaxatak2014
      @baxatakbaxatak2014 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gaston Bullock Means in Boardwalk Empire was also an excellent role.

  • @reddeserted13
    @reddeserted13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kind of like Rip Torn, he raises the quality of whatever he appears in.

  • @JayBuff19
    @JayBuff19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man cannot be 70! Amazing! Great questions.

  • @nathanlawson313
    @nathanlawson313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Office Space might be my favorite movie of all time.

  • @zennyspent
    @zennyspent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could listen to The Root talk all damn day.

  • @gheller2261
    @gheller2261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is up there with J.T. Walsh in the pantheon of character actors.

  • @tomboy5212
    @tomboy5212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stephen is a very amazing underrated actor
    🥰🥰🥰

  • @erickwelsh7894
    @erickwelsh7894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He gets the best shows. One of my favorites.

  • @thepayne7862
    @thepayne7862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He's been great in everything he's been in. He was fantastic in his bit part in O Brother Where Art Thou, he was great as Bill Dautrieve in King of the Hill. Of course can't forget him in News Radio.

    • @baxatakbaxatak2014
      @baxatakbaxatak2014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not only was he Bill, he was also Buck Strickland. Two characters at complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Even more impressive.

    • @thepayne7862
      @thepayne7862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@baxatakbaxatak2014 that's right he was Buck.

  • @Zim96
    @Zim96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You forgot to mention his greatest credit, WILLIAM FONTAINE DE LA TOUR DAUTERIVE!

    • @EclecticBuddha
      @EclecticBuddha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Underrated cast. RIP Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty

    • @Zim96
      @Zim96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EclecticBuddha “That Lucky is like chick stink bait.”

    • @thepayne7862
      @thepayne7862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad someone mentioned King of the hill besides me.

    • @baxatakbaxatak2014
      @baxatakbaxatak2014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don’t forget Buck Strickland! “MIZ LIIIIIZ! TWO HOT TODDIES!”

    • @thepayne7862
      @thepayne7862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@baxatakbaxatak2014 oh yeah that's right can't believe I forgot that.

  • @stevenperry9762
    @stevenperry9762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because Office Space is just about the funniest movie I've ever seen, only Young Frankenstein had the writing, casting, production to get close. Root is what every actor should aspire for, man never puts his foot down wrong.

    • @BPB9973952
      @BPB9973952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will need to see this movie I guess

  • @oxxnarrdflame8865
    @oxxnarrdflame8865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview

  • @iamajoaker6051
    @iamajoaker6051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stephen Root elevates anything he is in an automatic 5%.

  • @gaudeo
    @gaudeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love me some Stephen Root!

  • @benrosn8154
    @benrosn8154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome, should have 10 million views

  • @robhorsey9906
    @robhorsey9906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rich missed a golden opportunity at the end: "We celebrate your entire catalogue."

  • @saintcasula
    @saintcasula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I liked him in The Man In The High Castle

  • @sharonharris2979
    @sharonharris2979 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was just watching an old video clip of Percy Dovetonsils (Ernie Kovacs) . It immediately reminded me of Milton from Office Space. Would love to know if that character was the inspiration for Milton’s eyeglasses and lisp.

  • @markbleichwehl
    @markbleichwehl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great actor

  • @mattwright7689
    @mattwright7689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been reading the Gray man books for years. Everytime Matt Hanley is in the book I imagine Stephen Root. Always have. He's perfect for the character.

  • @andrewbates6840
    @andrewbates6840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw No Country for old Men again. Forgot he was in that one.

  • @majik_man
    @majik_man ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's the Raven.

  • @neilbrucker5985
    @neilbrucker5985 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this man

  • @nozrep
    @nozrep 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    heck yah love this guy’s acting style

  • @edwardsabo8368
    @edwardsabo8368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bill Dautrieve !!! Awesome!!

  • @tedwinn8338
    @tedwinn8338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He plays such a great villain in 'Vox Machina'

  • @litedawg
    @litedawg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My gawd Barry is so fucking good. Fuches and Noho Hank are too much .

  • @det2boy
    @det2boy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ohhhh mercy! Yes we got to beat that competition.

  • @christopherallen9580
    @christopherallen9580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The residuals Stephen must receive!

  • @j1mster3
    @j1mster3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just finished watching newsradio and cant believe this is the CEO of Jimmy James Incorporated in real life.

  • @maddogct
    @maddogct 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jimmy James..or DB Cooper???!

  • @eviloverlordsean
    @eviloverlordsean 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    why didn't you bring up "Man In The High Castle" Rich? Stephen was phenomenal in\that series...

  • @CamoShirt
    @CamoShirt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just saw Stephen is 70 , looks in his 50's

  • @jaysonraphaelmurdock8812
    @jaysonraphaelmurdock8812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's Bill Dautrieve!

  • @nascarfan88ta
    @nascarfan88ta ปีที่แล้ว

    We were playing the Wahatche Cowboys. It was then that the coach called for... THE BILLDOZER!

  • @craigkovach8475
    @craigkovach8475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich's desk, I think it's pine. (Pine is good!)

    • @Kevin-tz2lv
      @Kevin-tz2lv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ....tell ya what. You got a greeting, started with an H, how's 20 bucks sound?

  • @Omarr1991
    @Omarr1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike and Dave need Wedding dates ! He kills it 💯

  • @CrazyManhog
    @CrazyManhog 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who knows some people want to change

  • @franchisemiami
    @franchisemiami 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dodgeball

  • @phiend2248
    @phiend2248 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Phill Hartman was taken from us…

  • @joseayala8506
    @joseayala8506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He was creepy AF in Get Out 😨

    • @aidankeohane3370
      @aidankeohane3370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just want… your eyes man. He killed it in Get Out.

    • @joseayala8506
      @joseayala8506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aidankeohane3370 I want those things you see out of… Slimey and creepy lol

  • @charold3
    @charold3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope season 4 of Barry moves back to mostly comedy.

  • @andrewwasley9850
    @andrewwasley9850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊😊😊😅

  • @kennynguyen9772
    @kennynguyen9772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Op