musings about the actor and the characters he brings to life
Time flies! Damian Lewis was the guest of celebrated Times Talks at Directors Guild Theater nine years ago. And I would love to take this opportunity to travel back to that day and re-live the wonderful conversation Damian had with Cara Buckley, a New York Times culture reporter and celebrate the ninth anniversary of a beautiful friendship with Paige and Joyce with whom I clicked as soon as I met them in the line! Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to Damian Lewis at Times Talks”
When Damian attended the ceremonies for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day on Utah Beach back in 2014, he met the WWII veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin. A member of the 101st Airborne Division, Martin got his nickname because he was the lightest man in his regiment. He parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and was also a part of the ill-fated “Operation Market Garden” and the Ardenne Forest Offensive aka “Battle of the Bulge” during the WWII. He was 93 years old on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day but this did not hold him back from parachuting into Normandy to re-live that day all over again! And he did it again, in Holland this time, on the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden. He was 98. Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to D-Day’s 70th
Anniversary on Utah Beach: In Memory of Jim “Pee Wee” Martin”
With Sweet Chaos arriving June 5, Damian Lewis is bringing back one of the things fans loved most during the Mission Creep era: intimate album launch shows with live music, conversation, and signings.
Three years ago, I went to one at Rough Trade East in London.
And honestly?
I still think about that night.
Because if you’ve never been to one of these… it’s not just a gig.
It’s something else.
Let me take you there…
With Sweet Chaos arriving June 5, Damian Lewis is bringing back one of the things fans loved most during the Mission Creep era: intimate album launch shows with live music, conversation, and signings.
Three years ago, I went to one at Rough Trade East in London.
And honestly?
I still think about that night.
Because if you’ve never been to one of these… it’s not just a gig.
It’s something else.
Let me take you there…
Damian Lewis. George Orwell. A talking statue outside the BBC.
Damianista’s note: Gingersnap wrote this post in 2017. With Damian recently bringing this up when he guested on Romesh on BBC Radio 2, it’s the perfect moment to revisit one of the most unique—and quietly brilliant—projects he’s ever lent his voice to…
His voice. That distinguished, recognizable voice. Yes, THAT voice. Whether it’s soothing poetry reads, children’s bedtime stories or a narrated documentary, we know that voice! I’ve often said Damian could sell me a tube of toothpaste should he ever voice a commercial ad, whether Crest, Colgate, Rembrandt – hell, take your pick. And you can bet your last dollar the company stocks would soar soon after the commercial aired…so much so, Bobby Axelrod would be proud.
Many of his U.S. fans think his British accent alone is dreamy, but combine that with his velvety tone, it’s Mozart to anyone’s ears – always with the right amount of inflection, emphasis and dramatic pause. And perfectly modulated to portray emotions of wrath, bewilderment or exhilaration. That is our beloved Damian Lewis.
In November, 2017 the Guardian announced that Damian would be voicing the talking statue of George Orwell! Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to Damian Lewis Voicing the Statue of George Orwell”