Mark Beltzman - Episode 260

06/09/14 • 59 min

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Steve Cooper talks with actor Mark Beltzman. Mark has been acting,writing and directing since 1981. He was a founding member of Improv Olympic and of the legendary group, Barons Barracudas. He has worked and directed many improvisational and theatrical productions at Second City in Chicago and Los Angeles, including Second City Alumni Jam.He has also acquired a great deal of knowledge about the creative process while performing in such notable productions as: Mo Money, Billy Madison, The Wedding Singer, Speed 2, Star Maps, Employee of the Month, Seinfeld, Roseanne, Norm, Curb Your Enthusiasm, According to Jim, Cold Case, House, True Jackson VP, The Young and the Restless and Pretty Little Liars and is a very respected Improv teacher who has teaches classes around the world and is an amazing Tuba player.

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