Episode 32 – Uncovering What Makes “Smallville” Star John Glover Tick – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’ captivating interview with actor – John Glover, they discuss his contribution of bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the attention of TV audiences with roles like his Emmy-nominated performance in the TV movie “An Early Frost”, memories of his Tony Award-winning role in Terence McNally's "Love! Valour! Compassion!", what Meryl Streep was like when he played her brother in her very first film “Julia”, the unique way he and the cast of "Batman: The Animated Series" recorded their episodes, his disbelief with the sudden loss of his 'Batman' co-star Kevin Conroy, how the role of 'Lionel Luthor' on the popular TV series “Smallville” just landed in his lap and how much fun he has playing all these colorful characters that he is known for on TV and film. PLEASE NOTE: This interview was recorded on March 21, 2023 - four months before the SAG AFTRA strike began. JOHN GLOVER  John Glover is an actor, known for a range of villainous roles in films and television, including Lionel Luthor on the Superman-inspired TV series "Smallville"! Growing up in Salisbury, MD, he began his career at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA, & later studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas. He started his television career, by playing a mentally disturbed kidnapper who kidnapped Joanne, the lead character in “Search for Tomorrow.” One of his early film performances was a small but pivotal role as a U.S. diplomat in “White Nights.” His other roles include Alan Raimy in “52 Pick-Up,” Bryce Cummings in “Scrooged,” Daniel Clamp in Gremlins 2: The New Batch, a Mobster in Payback, the Riddler in “Batman: The Animated Series,” Doctor Jason Woodrue in “Batman & Robin,“ Verad in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” & a recurring role in “The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd” as Cousin Jerry. In 1985, he appeared in the TV movie “An Early Frost”, the first TV film to confront the issue of AIDS, & received an Emmy nomination for his performance as a gay AIDS patient. He also received an Emmy nomination for his guest appearance in series like "Frasier," "LA Law" and "Crime & Punishment."    Taking his villainous streak to the extreme, he portrayed Satan in "Brimstone." Other television credits include TV movies “Apology," "Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker," "An Enemy of the People" and "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" He received another Emmy nod for his role in "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" and a CableAce nomination for his work in "Traveling Man."   He is perhaps best known for his role as Lionel Luthor on “Smallville” from 2001 to 2008 where he first appeared as a guest actor in the show's first season and then appeared as a full cast member from seasons two to seven. He later returned in 2010 & 2011 for the tenth and final season as a parallel universe version of the character. Always returning to his first love, the stage, he received a Tony Award and an Obie Award for Best Actor in "Love! Valour! Compassion!,” which he reprised in the film version. He was also awarded the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor for his work in "The Traveler."   Returning to the DC Universe in 2019's “Shazam!,” he played both the young & old versions of Dr. Thaddeus Sivana's stern & abrasive father.   Aside from his theatrical endeavors, he is also actively involved with the Alzheimer's Association. His inspiration for joining this cause was his own father's experience with Alzheimer's disease. John Glover’s Instagram – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejohnglover/⁠ John Glover Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/RealJohnGlover⁠ The Official Hollywood Obsessed Website - ⁠⁠https://www.hollywoodobsessedthepodcast.com/ Follow the Official Hollywood Obsessed Facebook Page – ⁠⁠HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED PODCAST⁠⁠ Follow our Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodobsessedpodcast/ ⁠⁠ Titles VO Talent – Cam Frierson - ⁠⁠http://camfrierson.com/voice⁠⁠ Music by⁠⁠ QubeSounds⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠