Interview 76: Meeting Mr. Melamed — Part I

Today marks only the third time I’ve had a two-part interview on the site.

The reason for today’s two-parter is because Hollywood actor Fred Melamed had so many interesting things to say about his life that breaking our almost four-hour dinner into two segments is the only way I can do justice to his storytelling.

We met at the Palm steakhouse in Beverly Hills, accompanied by Fred’s wife Leslee Spieler Melamed. She also had some great insights on Fred’s life and his career as an actor.

Among Fred’s most famous roles are the villainous Sy Ableman in the Coen Brothers’ movie A Serious Man and parts in a host of popular television shows such as Girls, House of Lies, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Fred had plenty to say about acting, and much more.

Click on the picture above of Fred and me, or on this link to read part one of my dinner interview with Fred and Leslee.

The second part will be online next Friday, June 26.

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