Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

I think that what 'Oz' did is it spawned a great generation of television production. But people know its place in television and just in great dramas. It's the foundation of my career. Most producers, show runners, directors, and casting directors put me in movies based on my performance in that show.

I'm here to play certain characters and give them a voice that they might not have had. That's my job, and like it or not, that's what I'm here to do.

People haven't seen me in a comedic setting, but that's who I really am.

Wale means to arrive home. So the crown has arrived home. Akin is warrior or brave man. Nuoye is a brave man of chieftaincy and Agbaje means wealth and prosperity.

My father was a lorry driver, very rarely at home. The house was run by my mother, and because there were 10 or so kids, there was no time for individual attention. It was about survival. It was about where the next meal was coming from.

What I like about the Carpenter take on 'The Thing' is the fact that it just has so much suspense. It seemed like a different story, with the horror elements.

Certainly, I look for different characters 'cause I always like to keep people guessing, and I also don't like to get typecast.

When you're a large black man in Hollywood, the obvious stereotype is one of force and menace.

Grassroots projects are what keep you alive as an actor.

What is a shame is that there isn't stuff that is as great as 'Oz' on a consistent level around today.

Personally, I love Toronto.

The practice of pumping up before the scene, especially if you've got your shirt off, most actors will do that.