Linus Roache
Linus Roache
Linus William Roacheis an English actor...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth1 February 1964
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When I went to drama school, I thought that everybody would think I was only there because my dad was on TV.
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Dad has always been - and still is - a great influence on me. He has always stood up for spirit, staying true to his beliefs... and I like to do the same with regard to my own true beliefs, regardless of potential criticism or mockery.
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I shot a pilot for ABC, which I'm a bit confused about what the actual title is - I heard it was called 'Chosen.' It's directed by Roland Emmerich - the master of disaster himself - and it's his idea and concept for the show that's a supernatural thriller about good and evil set in contemporary modern day New York.
Most of the TV shows I've done have all been in the U.S.
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There's so much cynicism around in Britain, especially in the press. The American press might be naive, but at least you feel as if they're on your side.
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Part of me wanted to disappear into a cave in India, and I did end up going on retreats there, but, don't ask me why, I always felt very strongly that the point for me was to find a way to live a truly spiritual life in the modern day world and be able to work with all the positive aspects of our cultural and technological advancements.
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In modern times, if you're on an airplane and it's going down, that's it. You've got a couple of minutes, if that, to work out where you stand in relationship to the whole of your life.
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You might get one job for having a famous parent, but you won't get your second unless you're good.
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Trying to act cold is a challenge when your makeup's running and sweat is pouring down your neck.
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New York, without a doubt, is my favorite city in the world.
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I realised success as an actor alone wouldn't make me happy. I needed to explore my spiritual side in more depth.
Both my parents are actors, in very different ways.
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It seems to me that whatever path you choose to take, in the end its up to each of us to try, test and live what we find out, to apply it and see what actually works, and that's the exciting and challenging part of this very real adventure.
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I briefly flirted with some of the new age offerings available in the early '90s and found strength in Buddhism, but ultimately I was looking for something that was not tied to tradition.