Paul Guilfoyle: 'Acting Is A Constant Exploration'

Paul Guilfoyle (Capt. Jim Brass) recently returned to his alma mater, Boston College High School, where he talked to acting students about what to expect from the business.

The actor sat down with interviewer Adrian Hernandez, film teacher at the school, to discuss Hollywood. "The worst acting is about imitation," Guilfoyle advised students in a question and answer session. "Strive to be authentic all the time. That's sort of my philosophy on life, which applies to acting."

Guilfoyle grew up in South Boston, where his friends, he admitted, got him interested in acting. With 35 years of experience under his belt, Guilfoyle has learned acting isn't synonymous with 'showing off'. "It isn't always hard work that does the job. Acting is constant exploration," he said. "The real rub is finding that authentic self and it's not something that's going to come to you overnight."

Guilfoyle also revealed he is enjoying his time on CSI, but is also looking forward to working a smaller venue once the show is over. "I look forward to the end of all this money-making part of the career, to be truthful," he admitted. "I'm looking forward to taking some time off, going to New York where I live and having the freedom to pick and choose my roles."

To read the rest of this interview, which includes quotes from Guilfoyle's childhood friends, visit the Canton Journal.

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