Jon Voight: "I have to say my piece"

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Published 2021-04-25
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz sits down with Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, to talk about his celebrated performances in such films as "Midnight Cowboy," "Deliverance" and "Coming Home"; about the controversy that his conservative political views currently attracts; and whether he'd like to be directed by his daughter, actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie.

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All Comments (21)
  • @johnreece5540
    Would like to see a film where Jon Voigt and Christopher Walken play cousin's constantly at odds.
  • @irenem3854
    My daughter works (at least before covid) in the movie business, and she says Jon Voight was the kindest person she has worked with.
  • @cards0486
    I’m so crazy about Jon Voight. While in college, getting my degree in Education, I saw “CONRACK”. I ‘boo-hooked’ like a fool. Could I make a difference in children’s lives like that? “COMING HOME” was one of the greatest films I ever saw. Jane Fonda probably wouldn’t speak to him now, and he wouldn’t care a bit. Now I love him because he’s been brave enough to express his beliefs, and what America needs. I feel exactly like he does. A Conservative voice in Hollywood is rare. Others agree with him, but they would never speak out. Jon ‘has to say his piece’. God bless this fabulous man. Thank you, Ben. For showing this great talented man respect in the interview.
  • "I'm an interesting person to myself". I feel the same way Jon. What more d'ya need to know?
  • @KideoTime
    Thank you for your strength, Jon Voight!
  • Midnight Cowboy and Deliverance two of my favorites. Love Jon Voight.
  • @kellykonoske91
    A real gentleman, and a voice in the wilderness of Hollywood.
  • @terrifromm5085
    I love him. He is so kind and approachable. Pretty good actor too.
  • @georgiaoldbiker
    His acting in Runaway Train was best performance ever! "Win lose what the difference" You really felt that he had reached the end and accepted death. So many great scenes in that movie.
  • @saffronskies333
    I LOVE this actor!!! OMG....That show, "Ray Donovan"... I was heartbroken when that show ended...it was SO GOOD and because of Jon Voight.... From Midnight Cowboy on...I was a hardcore fan... was even in an elevator with him once...he is TALL
  • @CajunLady333
    How sweet that he remembers Fred Astaire. My favorite dancer.
  • @zyzzyvacation
    3:15 I wonder if that New York cabbie ever found out that he'd been immortalized by that brief improvised scene 🤔
  • @garyhaber333
    Loved him in Coming Home. I lost a friend a few months ago that had served in Vietnam in 69, and was also a paraplegic. My friend was brave and proud til the end, never wanted any pity from anyone, always wanted to be treated the same as anyone else. Loved life. RIP "Sarge"
  • @joan3891
    With his track record and at 82 he should say whatever he damn well pleases. ✨
  • @Savvynlady
    I didn't know he was a Yonkers native. Many great folk from there. Loved Jon in The Odessa Files and Conrack