Alfred Molina Breaks Down His Career, from 'Boogie Nights' to 'Spider-Man'

Alfred Molina Breaks Down His Career, from 'Boogie Nights' to 'Spider-Man' | Vanity Fair

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Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina walks us through his legendary career, discussing his roles in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' 'Boogie Nights,' 'Chocolat,' 'Frida,' 'Spider-Man 2,' 'Love Is Strange,' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' 'Uncle Vanya' and more.
Director: Adam Lance Garcia
Director of Photography: Mar Alfonso
Editor: Louis Lalire
Talent: Alfred Molina
Producer: Madison Coffey
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Lyla Neely
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Mica Medoff
Camera Operator: Chris Eustache
Gaffer: Vincent Cota
Audio Engineer: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Ashley Vidal
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Additional Editor: JC Scruggs
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@imranbukhari6850 Ай бұрын

Never thought I'd tear up watching a vanity fair career timeline video... The ending when he talks about his father is worthy of a film in itself 😢

@TeamEthicsDK Ай бұрын

I was literally thinking that thing about his dad saving all the clippings was straight out of a film.

@pyrotechnologist1 Ай бұрын

I almost ended the video early, but that ending hit so hard. Just a truly real moment of reflection

@EVHORIA4EVER Ай бұрын

for real! this is a very fist emotional vanity fair video of a career breakdown. i wanna give alfredo a hug.

@jasonmaclean719 Ай бұрын

Felt the very same. If he ever did a project where he played his father with the material, it'd be an emotional roller coaster. Probably never be made because of how personal it'd be. But we could always hope.

@jasonmaclean719 Ай бұрын

@@EVHORIA4EVERit was hard enough hearing him talk about his late wife.

@dianamagritte5079 Ай бұрын

"I did disappoint my dad (...) If he had lived a little longer, perhaps he would have realized I hadn't wasted my time" But he had an entire suitcase full of clippings and messages talking about his success. He did not think you wasted your time. A person who feels that way does not even think of saving a clipping in the first place.

@Katie.Mckinney Ай бұрын

Exactly!

@britbanana8412 Ай бұрын

His dad was proud❤

@gamerdude4465 Ай бұрын

His father was silently proud.

@AlejandroSilva-mr7yy Ай бұрын

Life is not a movie, and that will never justify the hole his father dug in his heart with his silence

@dianamagritte5079 Ай бұрын

@@AlejandroSilva-mr7yy dude chill

@TeamEthicsDK Ай бұрын

Thanks Vanity Fair for keeping that last part in. Could’ve very easily been cut cause it didn’t really fit in.

@dianap.484 Ай бұрын

Echoing this sentiment and just want to add to it that Alfred Molina and his publicist must also be thanked for allowing that bit to be kept. I am sure this has to go through a vetting process before being published. Once again goes to show what a remarkable and generous artist he is.

@jaxjaxattaxx Ай бұрын

I cut to the end of the video just to see this, and I cannot stop crying, especially someone who just went no-contact with their abusive father, and lost their mother two years ago 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

@folarinosibodu Ай бұрын

I also loved that they didn't edit out the quiet moments of him pondering.

@tylord. Ай бұрын

It’s relatable though

@charlessmith9753 Ай бұрын

It fit perfectly wym

@EmileVinesh Ай бұрын

The ending where he talks about his father is beautiful. Alfred isn't afraid to be open to the public and shares a very emotional, human and relatable story. I like to believe that he did not disappoint his father. Not at all. Alfred made it in his life, just not via the route that his father expected or envisioned for him.

@LucyLioness100 27 күн бұрын

His and Bill Nighy’s retrospectives are probably my favorite of these

@brucejackson6451 Ай бұрын

This is BY FAR the best of the many of these "career retrospectives" I've seen. I could listen to Alfred Molina tell stories until my own life was at an end. I pray he writes an autobiography, then records an unedited audio version. That's my 4 pounds of chocolate.

@elielhinojosa2604 Ай бұрын

Agreed.

@mitchliam974 Ай бұрын

Fr👏

@somethingofascientistmyself 28 күн бұрын

That’s because of the British accent. Trust me

@daltonbradford2014 Ай бұрын

Spiders have brought him success his entire career. 🕸🕷🐙

@dereklopez9060 Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina was born to play Doc Ock, He's irreplaceable.

@BooBop1987 Ай бұрын

Truly the one of the best parts about the movie!

@debsy101games 23 күн бұрын

The (Acting) power of the sun in the palm of his hand

@mAcroFaze Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina really is just one of those guys who comes across as such a pure and humble person, someone who doesn't seem at all tainted by Hollywood and all the toxicity that can come with it. The fact his father kept a suitcase filled of clippings of his career, I don't think for a second he was ever truly disappointed. Conflicted as a father who thinks they know best for their son, maybe! But not disappointed.

@imfireproof Ай бұрын

I said the same thing! I don’t think he would have kept all those keepsakes if he wasn’t proud of his son!

@BooBop1987 Ай бұрын

He is a very underrated Actor!

@quilacoya Ай бұрын

I wasn't expecting such an emotional, sweet interview. The way he talked about Salma, the tenderness with which he expressed his moment with the three Spider-Men, how he faced the end of his days with his dad... it was impressive. A movie in itself. A sweet, vulnerable, and talented actor.

@BrianMarcelo Ай бұрын

That ending makes the entire video. His dad was absolutely proud of him, in his own way.

@javitoporretas Ай бұрын

Ah Rosie, I love this boy!

@jasonmaclean719 Ай бұрын

Never overlook the poetry👍

@crashpal Ай бұрын

Brilliant but lazy

@jasonmaclean719 Ай бұрын

@@crashpal it's such a profound line. So many have potential yet do nothing with it.

@alexlazzerly3677 Ай бұрын

What an epic career. And he looks amazing for 70.

@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968 Ай бұрын

70?!?? No way

@zacharycohn822 17 күн бұрын

woah yes he does

@andriygriffin4782 Ай бұрын

So commendable that last part. Actors on these press interviews usually wish to keep it light and jovial. Alfred allowing himself to be vulnerable and reveal something so personal is not to be overlooked. What a blessing he's always been to acting and the world at large.

@beccab8015 Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina seems like the sweetest most gentle person IRL.

@secla_SC Ай бұрын

Alfred, the fact that your dad kept those clippings, those letters and articles and quietly kept tabs on what you were doing proves he was proud of you, maybe he was just too proud to admit he was wrong to doubt you.

@YeTism Ай бұрын

I did not expect him to sound like that. Seems like every great actor is British

@therealmistahjay Ай бұрын

The majority of British actors are classically trained and legitimately go to school for acting. The same can’t be said for many American actors.

@wisco9er536 Ай бұрын

Also easier for Brits to do an American accent than for Americans to do British accents. They have more range

@ChampionOfHammerfell Ай бұрын

@@wisco9er536im not disagreeing, but anyone can make an American accent. It can be a bad accent and still be considered an American accent because the US has 50+ different accents. Doing a British accent would be more impressive

@craigwolfe249 Ай бұрын

@@ChampionOfHammerfell there is no British accent though? Even in London has a variety of accents, let alone Cardiff and Swansea are different even though both in South Wales, same as Glasgow and Edinburgh

@VolkovVelikan Ай бұрын

As said before British actors go to school, and all of them start doing stage performances, theatre, musicals and what not. Then some do TV and then transition into the big screen. So there’s a process that lets the actors learn and build up their talent

@mojuri4 Ай бұрын

That bit about his father was powerful. If we can package those moments and turn that into a series, I’d watch that weekly, VF

@jasonmaclean719 Ай бұрын

Anyone who looks up to their parent(s) knows EXACTLY what he talked about. You can't fake his emotion. Nothing crushed me more in life than disappointing my father. It's almost impossible to let go of no matter how long ago it happens.

@gigilamoore2656 Ай бұрын

Bless you. 🙂

@dskyeproducer Ай бұрын

Wow. Don’t know if you’ll ever see this, Mr. Molina, but: Thank you for being so open, and I hope you know that you haven’t wasted your time. Thank you for decades of memorable and powerful performances.

@ShaheerS2 Ай бұрын

Salma Hayek is a gem and Molina's words for her are incredibly sweet.

@RichO1701e Ай бұрын

If you're not welling up after watching the last part, I don't know what's wrong with you. One of the best Vanity Fair interviews I've ever watched, superb, just superb. Loved hear him talk about Frida and Salma Hayek's loyalty.

@Crazy_Diamond_75 Ай бұрын

I wasn't even misting, I was just crying.

@Kleptide Ай бұрын

Thank you to VF for allowing Alfred the opportunity to speak uninterrupted at the end, quite refreshing. Alfred, thank you for sharing that story near the end about your father. I'd like to think he looks upon you now with a smile on his face and love in his heart. Thanks for sharing, cheers.

@TrentonWilliams34250603 Ай бұрын

Wow, this has to be top 5 best " career retrospectives" They way he talks about how he started, the movies, and the passion he has. Then ended with his father. The dude almost had me crying.. Awesome.

@deliciouscavemoss Ай бұрын

Finally, a way to justify the picture collection of Alfred Molina in my phone

@HenryThong Ай бұрын

That ending scene was the most human moment. I cried 😭 What a distinguished gentleman and incredible actor

@victoriavvc Ай бұрын

I remember crying when the trailer with Molina returning as Doc Oc came out. I didn't even realize how much I loved him in Spiderman 2 until that moment. I think Doc Oc is my fav spidey villain, but I also think Molina is the reason for that.

@warmachineroxlol Ай бұрын

This is my favourite career breakdown. He's so passionate, open, and honest. Beautiful

@CYB3R2K Ай бұрын

The power of my career... In the palm of my hand

@Jabberwok28 Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina tends to make every film better in which he appears. But I think he should be recognized for his amazing voicework for Pixar/Disney, and for the epic awkwardness of his segment with Steve Coogan in Coffee & Cigarettes.

@bad2dabohn1992 Ай бұрын

I did NOT want to go to bed crying 😭. Alfred is an amazing actor and due to that last 5 minutes 1 of the most pure, genuine souls ever on Earth.

Ай бұрын

Vanity fair hasn’t ever been this deep. It was about time.

@GingerNinjaPlus Ай бұрын

I laughed at him joking about H.W. being angry at him, then just about shed a tear at the end. Easily the best retrospective ive seen

@Rejectedfilms1038 Ай бұрын

“Hello Peter” changed the internet forever

@bluefaygox23 Ай бұрын

I think what makes Alfred such a phenomenal live action adaptation is that he is already very well articulated, intelligent, and passionate. Otto Octavious has those same qualities; and that’s what makes him one of Spider-Man’s most formidable villains. Molina and Dafoe played Doc Ock and the Green Goblin so well I highly doubt they will ever need to be recast. As great as the two are let their performances be iconic for all time.

@Dulanjali08 Ай бұрын

By far, the best interview I have seen of Alfred Molina, warm-hearted, passionate and clearly very respectful towards women ❤

@The_Dinosaur_Heretic Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina and Nick Offerman share the same sentiment about love, regardless of gender. I think that’s lovely

@blairbrown4812 Ай бұрын

They would make a great team that we will never see.

@packapunchwhips Ай бұрын

Alfred’s story of how his father kept the newspaper clippings and fan letters reminds me a lot of how Willy Wonka’s dad in the Burton film kept the stories and photos of Willy, despite their estrangement.

@RainbowKaraokeJunk-vt9pu Ай бұрын

He’s to believe he was only in 8 minutes of Indiana jones and still that role is great. I’m glad he stuck around for the better half of the decade he’s a very talented guy. Sam Raimi definitely hit the jackpot when he cast him as Otto Octavius he’s born for that role.

@youssef16844 Ай бұрын

It did portray Latin-Americans as ignorant people. There's a scene where Indy tells him, in a dog-like and finger-wagging way, to "stay here". Don't get me wrong, Alfred is a great actor but let's not pretend that role wasn't filled with awful stereotypes developed by Steven.

@TheRealGuinno Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina = THE GOAT

@lanoire3 Ай бұрын

Doc Oc just made me burst into tears. Thank you, Alfred. I hope you still have more to offer!

@BooBop1987 Ай бұрын

Truly the best parts about the movie!

@gregwx Ай бұрын

I had similar relationship with my father, got me in tears and I never cried.

@francoisbessing Ай бұрын

As someone who no longer speaks to his father (he cut me off) I choked up as he recounted his experience with his dad.

@JeghedderThomas Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina is a brilliant actor with a big heart and a brain to match. I am bewildered that he didn't become a giant in Hollywood - but then of course he pissed off Weinstein, that's uphill.

@superkoff1 Ай бұрын

Doc Ock got me sobbing by the end 😭. This was beautiful. Thanks for capturing this, Vanity Fair.

@Filmtvinterview Ай бұрын

That was the best 'career break down' so far - could listen to him talk for hours. The story at the end moved me to tears - thanks so much to Vanity/Alfred for keeping that in. Father/son relationships are complicated - very touching

@HearTheTrain Ай бұрын

I was NOT expecting that emotional gut punch at the end! How generous of him

@th3_kragen214 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful ending, 😢 his father was proud of him, he just never knew it. Keeping notes and clippings of his son’s success is what proud parents do

@randomking52849one Ай бұрын

"I did disappoint my dad. Yeah." And the music in the background 💔💔💔 Like a Studio Ghibli moment.

@otro34 Ай бұрын

The last part had me in tears. I'll look for some of his movies I've not seen. Such an amazing actor.

@dandalo Ай бұрын

I guess this interview will be a landmark for this channel. It's not always that get moments like this when dealing with people with so many agents.

@sherinjohn001 Ай бұрын

Molina made me cry again 😞❤

@fiiv3s Ай бұрын

That ending was wonderful. Thank you VF for including it

@DavidPerez-dt9nb Ай бұрын

that ending broke me

@PaulLBerriman Ай бұрын

This was one of the most interesting and emotional career breakdowns ever. The way he opened up at the end was extremely emotional and touching!

@stacymarlene4148 Ай бұрын

Such an underrated actor ❤ not only marvelous in any role he plays, but super humble and kind

@t-dawg6545 Ай бұрын

This is by far the best vanity fair interview I’ve ever seen, Mr Fred - you are truly loved my friend

@ddxgad Ай бұрын

Mister Alfred Molina, thank you for being you.

@mellowscorpio Ай бұрын

Oh wow.. that ending really hit me. The way that he’s so open about his grief, and that feeling of your parents not really seeing you, or your love for something.. and I love the way he talks about Salma and his disdain for Weinstein, keeps it 💯 And I’m looking forward to watching Love is Strange

@dannybonett8349 Ай бұрын

These conversations really humanize and bring these great actors to a more relatable level. Thank you Alfred for so many great and powerful roles.

@fuzzyhair321 29 күн бұрын

Bringing him back for a redemption was thr chefs kiss moment. Talking about his father, well im crying for you now.

@RainbowKaraokeJunk-vt9pu Ай бұрын

I didn’t expect that last part about his father. I know you might know this Alfred, but you definitely did not disappoint your father. You have made a great career for yourself you took the leap and ended up being one of the best actors in the business and that you could be. I believe parents just worry about where their kids will end up if this job doesn’t end up being successful and certainly in your time being an actor probably wasn’t an easy feat to accomplish. As you know that industry can swallow you up and spit you out and it can be a hectic ride. I’m just glad you’ve found success and hopefully your dad in the afterlife is happy that you made it and that you did everything you could to achieve your dream.

@RainbowKaraokeJunk-vt9pu Ай бұрын

Please stay well, Mr Molina and I will continue to watch your incredible performances for as long as I live on this glorious marble of a world.

@Sibealove Ай бұрын

I was a bit sad when it skipped An Education, because I really love that movie, but everything else was brilliant. Molina has a natural way of speaking that's very down to earth and captivating. Seems like a really nice, sweet guy. And then the ending... Yeah, that just crushed me to pieces. Glad it was kept in the video.

@spencertolman1120 Ай бұрын

Your dad still sees you...he is proud.

@user-sf8ju4zn5k Ай бұрын

I know he's had an incredible career with outstanding performances... but it's so funny to me how his short scene in Boogie Nights is the most unforgettable thing he's ever done, in my mind.

@TeamEthicsDK Ай бұрын

Okay. 👍

@watch1981 Ай бұрын

Rahad Jackson is the best kind of unhinged

@kessel12 Ай бұрын

That scene is truly amazing.

@Marauders5 Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina is such a down to earth dude. Would love to meet him someday.

@byMikes Ай бұрын

I've said it to anyone who is willing to listen - Alfred is one of the very best ever to do it. Immensely talented actor.

@camdelahuerta700 Ай бұрын

An actor in the purest form, one of my favourites. Always different in every role.

@samael22 Ай бұрын

I never ever expected to get emotional watching one of these videos. But the ending really got to me.

@justjoddat Ай бұрын

Wow...didn't expect to cry. Just another son with Dad issues here.

@jaredconnor 12 күн бұрын

Alfred Molina is once in a lifetime TBH. He's incredibly understated in his demeanor, but he has a defined presence in all his roles. No false bravado or pretense.

@samuelenomanna8403 Ай бұрын

Thank you for keeping that last part in! That was a special moment to share with him. Thank you Mr. Molina!

@natuff27 Ай бұрын

By far one of my favorite actors specially Frida

@frankieflora Ай бұрын

What a beautiful interview. You are lovely Mr. Molina

@senguptasayn Ай бұрын

The anecdote about his dad was so beautiful.

@TheLazyLabrador Ай бұрын

Never cried watching a breakdown before, that’s a first.

@itsEMAN1 10 сағат бұрын

This is probably the best Vanity timeline so far not only the ending about this father and how touching and describing on each film he did and his life outside the movies wall during making of them. i dont know why but i felt that i can understand what he went through like if i went through too

@kin4386 Ай бұрын

I really appreciate that Vanity Fair kept the ending part in. It's not easy talking about things like that. I'm certain his father would've been proud of him.

@tylercale69 Ай бұрын

I know Alfred is highly unlikely to see this, but I don't think you dis disappoint your dad, I think he'll have been confused about you wanting to be an actor for less pay than you were making being a waiter. He was obviously proud of you because he kept all the clippings talking about your success and I'm certain if he was alive today, he'd be so so proud of you!

@Adamsbrown81 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful soul.

@jelvu Ай бұрын

Such a great story-teller, what a lovely voice!!!

@Jedi554 Ай бұрын

What an incredible actor and human being.

@andrewpinner3181 Ай бұрын

What a lovely guy & incredible actor. I'm sure his Dad would have been so proud !

@maxferguson4363 12 күн бұрын

You did not disappoint your dad in the slightest, his pride was in that suitcase of clippings and knowing, silently, that you had done it

@yobolobo9094 Ай бұрын

Ive had similar moments wrt to my father who passed away in 2022, i never "appointed" him, only "disappointed" him so to speak. My only wish, to this day was to let him see that i got my first job, a well paying one at that. Many things, accomplishments, achievements, bs like that, I felt that I couldve let him see in his lifetime, that he never could in the end. Alfred you are a great actor, and the only thing i can wish you is even more success.

@anthonycafferata6990 Ай бұрын

Wow the ending was so powerful. Already had love for Molina but this video is so incredible and i just have so much more.

@jlb2739 Ай бұрын

Wow. I was not expecting this first thing on a Monday morning. Fell in love with Alfred when he played Sergei in Letter to Brezhnev. He is only in it for the first part of the film and doesn’t speak a word of English. Doesn’t matter. His charisma leaps off the screen. Was incredibly lucky to see him do “that” monologue in the Los Angeles run of ART. When he remembers that his father never understood him but secretly was really proud of him, I burst into tears. Thank you for spotlighting this amazing performer.

@caseydanielllle Ай бұрын

i know it wasn’t a movie but his performance as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway was AMAZING

@paramitch Ай бұрын

I have always adored Molina as an actor. He's such a chameleon, and so adept at becoming so many different people onscreen. This was a beautiful, passionate, intelligent, and very moving look back at his career, and I am so glad he is being appreciated in this way. He comes across like a really lovely and appreciative human being.

@flaminggmonkeyss Ай бұрын

21:59 I don't understand why parents don't just support their kids no matter what they do, and stop trying to look at them as a mini you. Its not about you, you should know that by the time you're a parent. so much heartache and wasted time and broken relationships would be solved if parents could just realize how brilliant their kids are they way they are, I love that sentiment Alfred mentions at the end ❤

@user-ey6vk5gu4o Ай бұрын

I don't understand why people like you can't seem to grasp that parents are simply trying to look out for their kid's future. Alfred Molina happened to break into acting and into Hollywood, but that's a rarity and alot of luck is involved. And Alfred Molina never had the looks of Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise. It's called "tough love" It worked out for Alfred Molina, but there are plenty of people also had the dream to "act" in movies who never got anywhere. It's a "pipe dream" for many.

@cursedcancersurvivor Ай бұрын

@@user-ey6vk5gu4o This needs more likes than the "support your kids no matter what." comment. Because frankly, kids make some *dumb* decisions.

@SnakeEaterGaming Ай бұрын

dam. That last part really hit me in the gut. I have my own issues with my dad and now I am a father myself to a 6 month baby girl. I will tell her she is brilliant everyday of her life.

@HKA-Rendition Ай бұрын

Alfred Molina's voice and how he talks, is so calming! You can tell he has a huge heart and is such a nice guy.

@germanalfaro6342 Ай бұрын

23:35 he knows Mr. Molina, he knows❤

@adams1n441 Ай бұрын

What a legendary actor. My favorite childhood villain Docter Octavius

@mattjames7777 Ай бұрын

This is the best one of these videos I've seen :( I was hooked the entire time

@mikeshirleyforever Ай бұрын

I've always liked Alfred. One of my favourite actors and he always seems such a kind bubbly gentleman in his interviews. This was a wonderful watch. I wish he spoke about working on Species as he always made me laugh with his line delivery of 'Oh, I enjoyed that immensely.' 😄 It has been a privilege to see Alfred progress so far in his career after first seeing him in his brief role as Satipo in Raiders. An absolutely fabulous actor. 👌

@SunnyBear Ай бұрын

This was easily the best one you have made, VF! Thank you so much for including the last bit about his father and how that impacted his role as a dad. It was so beautiful!

@johnmackenzie9421 Ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Molina...for being the benchmark....you’ve graciously given over forty years of inspiration and guidance and wisdom to me...without ever meeting....thank you!!!