Michael York on Teamwork

Studio 360

Kurt Andersen discusses teamwork with stage and screen actor Michael York, author of A Shakespearean Actor Prepares.

During his thirty-year career, York has appeared in over 80 films for the big and small screen, including the sci-fi classic Logan’s Run, Cabaret, and The Three Musketeers. Most recently he played the role of Basil Exposition in the hit Austin Powers movies. Mr. York is the Chair of the California Youth Theatre.

(Originally aired: January 27, 2001)

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