E-mail a friendNovember 6, 2009
Multitalented writer Mitch Albom gives his take on why his books are perpetual best sellers and talks about his work with the homeless in his Detroit hometown. Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, star of two new films, 2012 and Endgame, explains his efforts to balance theater and film, big budget and indie features.
Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom
Best-selling author explains what he learned in profiling two men of different faiths. (1:58)
Full Interview (11:43)
Mitch Albom is an author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and TV broadcaster and musician. His books have sold more than 30 million copies and been made into Emmy-winning TV movies. Albom wanted to be a cartoonist but switched to music. He eventually took an interest in writing and started as a freelance sports journalist. His book, Tuesdays with Morrie—the most successful memoir of all time—made him into an internationally-recognized author. Albom is also known for his philanthropic work in Detroit, where he oversees three charities.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
British actor discusses his role in the new feature 2012. (1:40)
Full Interview (10:55)
Trained in the theater, Chiwetel Ejiofor has been called Britain's "first Black movie star." His versatility is demonstrated by his range of roles—from his breakthrough performance in the '01 drama Dirty Pretty Things and Golden Globe-nominated turns in HBO's miniseries Tsunami and the feature Kinky Boots, to portraying South African President Mbeki in Endgame. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Chiwetel started acting at age 13 and attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He's next up in the disaster film, 2012.