Get ready for a deep dive into the "yeasty moments" of acting life with David Lyons, as he reveals how he transitioned from studying criminology in Australia to landing a career-defining role on the juggernaut series ER. From the intense pressure of leading The Cape to his "blank slate" philosophy for capturing the "dark matter" of a performance, Dave offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the persistence needed to survive as an artist. Alongside stories of meeting his wife, Carly Pope, on a pilot and navigating their shared journey as actors, he delivers a powerful reminder that it is absolutely never too late to tell your story.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed David Lyons right here.

Credits:

The Beast in Me
The Night Agent
Truth Be Told
Electric Dreams
Eat, Pray, Love
The Cape
Safe Haven
E.R.
Revolution
The Commons
Sea Patrol

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IMDB: David Lyons, Actor, Director, Writer

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DAVID LYONS: Why it's Never Too Late