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#729: Legendary Actor Scott Glenn — How to Be Super Fit at 85, Lessons from Marlon Brando, How to Pursue Your Purpose, The Art of Serendipity, Stories of Gunslingers, and More

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Mar 27, 2024

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Scott Glenn

In this conversation, legendary actor Scott Glenn shares wisdom gained from nearly 60 years in Hollywood. He reflects on lessons from Marlon Brando, emphasizing authenticity in performance. Scott discusses how his childhood battle with scarlet fever shaped his life choices, including a move to Idaho for a quieter existence. He also dives into fitness tips for longevity, highlighting mindful movement and breathwork, and recounts transformative adventures that have fueled his passion for life and acting.

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ANECDOTE

Method Acting Toll

Glenn's intense immersion into the role of Wes Hightower took a toll on his personal life.
His wife temporarily left due to his method acting.

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Impact of Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever at age nine significantly shaped Glenn's life, turning him into an athlete and fostering his imagination.
He decided to pursue his fantasies and became determined to make his imagined adventures real.

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Father's Advice

Glenn's father advised him to pursue his passions without self-imposed deadlines.
Avoid setting time limits on your dreams.

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Scott Glenn’s acting career spans nearly 60 years. His impressive film resume includes performances in Apocalypse Now, Urban Cowboy, The Right Stuff, Silverado, The Hunt for Red October, The Silence of the Lambs, Backdraft, The Virgin Suicides, and The Bourne Ultimatum. This year, Scott will return to HBO to join season 3 of The White Lotus.

Timestamps for this episode are available below. Links to everything discussed: https://tim.blog/2024/03/27/scott-glenn/

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Start

[07:10] Idaho vs. Los Angeles.

[13:26] Apocalypse Now, self-confidence soon after.

[17:26] Burt Lancaster’s movie star lessons.

[23:06] The birth and death of Wes Hightower.

[32:22] Catching the attention of James Bridges.

[35:42] Scarlet fever.

[37:29] From Marine to police reporter.

[42:12] Berghof Studios and parental advice.

[50:44] Converting to Judaism.

[53:36] Lao Tzu: the ultimate mystic?