To create characters, one must build background. And one of the tools we use is improvisation.
Harvey KeitelBy background I'm both a Quaker and a Yorkshireman, which I like to call double jeopardy.
Jeremy GranthamWell I had a musical background, but I still didn't know a lot about drums at the time.
Caroline CorrMy brothers and I were raised by our parents to respect everyone regardless of background or race.
Alan WilsonI'm not of a science background, I was never a comic book geek, and I was never a gamer.
Niall MatterI come from a theater background. I studied acting at NYU and also the Groundlings in L.A.
Ashley BellBe the background music of people’s life, and they will in turn be the backbone of your success.
Vishwas ChavanI'm not from a theatrical background where people do like to work it out on some stage space.
Peter WeirI have a theater background, so I like finding beats, working on things and having rehearsal.
Kaniehtiio HornI just never wanted to be too much in the background. I always wanted to be a part of things.
Marcia Gay Harden