James Brolin had some wise words to share with his son, Avengers: Endgame star Josh Brolin, set out to make his career in Hollywood.
The actor, 79, appeared on Access, where he spoke about giving Josh, 51, acting advice.
“I told him one thing a long time ago — he’s his own man, he has his own ideas — but I told him one great thing,” James said. “Don’t be a leading man, ever. Be a character actor and you’ll work forever.”
His reason for the surprising piece of wisdom? James said, “[A] leading man has a little time span [to work], he’s in and out.
The actor, 79, appeared on Access, where he spoke about giving Josh, 51, acting advice.
“I told him one thing a long time ago — he’s his own man, he has his own ideas — but I told him one great thing,” James said. “Don’t be a leading man, ever. Be a character actor and you’ll work forever.”
His reason for the surprising piece of wisdom? James said, “[A] leading man has a little time span [to work], he’s in and out.
- 11/7/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
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