Greg Kinnear: Talk Soup, Academy Awards, and The Power of Showing Up | E146

In Search Of Excellence

Greg Kinnear is an academy award winning actor whose career spans decades, earning him acclaim across film and television for his ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide range of roles. From his Academy Award-nominated performance in As Good as It Gets to memorable roles in films like Little Miss Sunshine and You've Got Mail, Greg has demonstrated a rare talent for combining charm, wit, and emotional complexity. As one of Hollywood’s most reliable leading men, he has skillfully navigated the industry's shifting landscape, balancing critically acclaimed dramas with lighthearted comedies. Movies which Greg starred in have cumulatively sold over $2 billion in ticket sales.
Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 12:30 – From Indiana to Lebanon: Early Childhood and Family Influence
• 27:15 – First Big Break (MTV to TV)
• 41:45 – Talk Soup: How Greg Turned a Simple Concept into a Cult Hit
• 56:20 – Leaving Talk Soup and Walking Away from Fame and Big Money
• 1:11:00 – Lessons on Rejection and Staying Relevant
• 1:26:30 – Transition to Movies and Earning an Oscar Nomination
• 1:43:50 – Balancing Career and FamilyPurpose
• 2:01:10 – Advice on Resilience, Risk-Taking, and Staying True to Yourself

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. From Indiana to Lebanon: Early Childhood and Family Influence (00:12:30)

3. First Big Break (MTV to TV) (00:28:07)

4. Talk Soup: How Greg Turned a Simple Concept into a Cult Hit (00:42:37)

5. Leaving Talk Soup and Walking Away from Fame and Big Money (00:57:12)

6. Lessons on Rejection and Staying Relevant (01:11:52)

7. Transition to Movies and Earning an Oscar Nomination (01:27:22)

8. Balancing Career and FamilyPurpose (01:44:42)