Neil Jackson Interview - ( Phil Wallis )

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Below you can read 10 questions that Neil very kindly answered for me today.

4th October 2011

 

1) How did you get into acting?
I was studying for a Masters in Sports Science in Cardiff and wasn't happy. I was boxing competitively at a high level and working nights on the door in various clubs as a bouncer and my life seemed a little off track. I remembered loving acting when I was younger and decided to pack everything in and move to London to pursue that dream. Thankfully it worked out.

2) Who would you love to meet and have a chat with .. Dead or Alive and why?
I have always adored Paul Newman. To have sat with him and talked would have been amazing. There are several 'greats' that are still alive whom I hope I get the chance to meet, but Paul Newman was very much an idol of mine.

3) What football team do you support?
Not a football fan. The only team I support even remotely is England whenever they play.

4) What do you like to do in your spare time?
I watch a lot of movies and enjoy a drink or three :)

5) What type of music do you like, and what was the last album you bought?
The last album I think was "Fink". I love singer songwriter stuff, Matt Nathanson etc...

6) Who have been the biggest influences in your life and career?
My acting coach, Michael Armstrong. He took me on when I had no money or experience and made me feel that my dream was real and tangible. He's still a dear friend to this day.

7) What was your best moment filming Dream Team?
I can't think of a specific moment, though I hated the naked scene on Millwall pitch. I had to literally be naked in January. I'm standing there, crown jewels bared, and looked up to see a tour group being taken through the managers offices above. They were all gawking out the window with cameras raised. Somewhere, someone has those pictures.

8) Who were you best friends on Dream Team?
Danny Husbands is still a good mate of mine.

9) What have you been in since Dream Team ended?
Wow... so much. My first feature was 'Alexander' with Colin Farrell, since then I have been in 'Quantum of Solace', worked with Woody Allen, been in "Blade: The Series", 'Upstairs Downstairs'... thankfully the work isn't drying up any time soon. I'm very lucky.

10) Do you have any new filming projects coming up you can tell us about?
I'm about to start filming the second series of 'Upstairs Downstairs' for the BBC this coming Winter 2011.