Tributes to James Lipton rolled in from celebrities and entertainment industry elites Monday after news broke that the former host of “Inside the Actors Studio,” has died at the age of 93.
“He was interested in the actor’s process, which was so refreshing,” Barbra Streisand tweeted.
“The Simpsons” co-creator Al Jean, Donald Trump Jr., former “America’s Got Talent” judge Piers Morgan, former CNN and Fox News host Greta Van Susteren and “Pose” co-creator Steven Canals led the chorus of voices who took to Twitter to remember Lipton.
The president’s son posted a photo of Lipton along with a memory of befriending the late host during the filming of “The Apprentice.” “Very sad to hear of the passing of my friend and great guy James Lipton,” Trump Jr. wrote. “We got to know each other on the set of the Apprentice in 2012 and from then on he was kind enough to make bringing my kids and me with his family to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular an annual tradition.”
Morgan called Lipton “an absolute master of his craft.”
“RIP James Lipton, 93, host of ‘Inside The Actors Studio.’ Interviewed all the greats, and did so with such skill, intelligence & charm. An absolute master of his craft, always so well prepared,” Morgan wrote. “His favourite actor? Charlie Chaplin. Why? ‘He was the best, a genius.’”
“What a great interviewer he was,” Van Susteren wrote.
“Pose” co-creator Steven Canals also wrote a heartfelt message thanking Lipton for his “inspiration.”
“Before moving to LA I found solace as a former creative and wannabe storyteller in James Lipton’s #InsidetheActorsStudio interviews. Thanks for the inspiration, sir. May you rest peacefully. #RIP #JamesLipton,” he wrote.
Read more tributes below:
I adore James Lipton. 🥰Unique, witty, and the most wonderful interviewer. His legacy lives on with “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” Thank you for so many inspirational moments. RIP. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/vqB0IlI0eQ
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) March 2, 2020
James Lipton always knew the secret to a great interview, which is to make it about the guest and not about himself. He was charming, funny and smart as hell too. I always enjoyed my time with him. pic.twitter.com/bRND4dn8nb
— Larry King (@kingsthings) March 2, 2020
.@TheSimpsons no one could do a better Wolfcastle interview than James Lipton RIP pic.twitter.com/ceGDWHeSnP
— Al Jean (@AlJean) March 2, 2020
Rest in peace, James Lipton. He was interested in the actor’s process, which was so refreshing. pic.twitter.com/nipXbfBoCY
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) March 2, 2020
This man was truly my idol. Of all the celebs I’ve met, I don’t think I have gotten as excited as when I met James Lipton. An icon. No other interview format I like better. RIP. James Lipton, longtime host of Inside the Actors Studio, has died at age 93 https://t.co/1pssjFSj52
— Shaun Robinson (@shaunrobinson) March 2, 2020
.@TheSimpsons no one could do a better Wolfcastle interview than James Lipton RIP pic.twitter.com/ceGDWHeSnP
— Al Jean (@AlJean) March 2, 2020
"No, James, this is where I ask YOU the questions." – St Peter, to James Lipton, who just asked what was Peter's favorite curse word.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) March 2, 2020
RIP James Lipton, we loved having you come on our show to share your love of TV and filmhttps://t.co/vjgmNX4gt7
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) March 2, 2020
A true legend. Rest in love sir… you will be missed. 💔 https://t.co/WBhZiI7lty
— Kristen Renton (@KristenRenton) March 2, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of James Lipton. I guess he will now be asked to answer the questions from St Peter at the gate.
👼⛩️👼🏽'Inside the Actors Studio' Host James Lipton Dead at 93 https://t.co/4oEBQpESOs
— Brian O'Halloran 💙 (@BrianCOHalloran) March 2, 2020
RIP James Lipton https://t.co/OduDaR4N10
— sheryl lee ralph (@thesherylralph) March 2, 2020
I’ve had many amazing moments in my career. One of the greatest for me as an actor was talking to James Lipton and John Travolta. James is such a legend. I will cherish being able to sit and talk with him. RIP to the iconic James! You’re a hero! 📸 @PatrickMcMullan / @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/aT1fPEmghx
— Eric West (@EricXWest) March 2, 2020
Legend. ‘Inside the Actors Studio' Host James Lipton Dead at 93 via @TMZ https://t.co/M0nnPS6wDw pic.twitter.com/GKdfzKL3R6
— Mosheh Oinounou (@Mosheh) March 2, 2020
Before moving to LA I found solace as a former creative and wannabe storyteller in James Lipton’s #InsidetheActorsStudio interviews. Thanks for the inspiration, sir. May you rest peacefully. ##RIP #JamesLipton https://t.co/hARDxLxhh2
— Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) March 2, 2020
Very sad to hear of the passing of my friend and great guy James Lipton. We got to know each other on the set of the Apprentice in 2012 and from then on he was kind enough to make bringing my kids and me with his family to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular an annual tradition. pic.twitter.com/uaEsu2piUu
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 2, 2020
RIP James Lipton, 93, host of "Inside The Actors Studio."
Interviewed all the greats, and did so with such skill , intelligence & charm. An absolute master of his craft, always so well prepared.
His favourite actor? Charlie Chaplin.
Why? 'He was the best, a genius.' pic.twitter.com/hSfcsrz4QD— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 2, 2020
What a great interviewer he was.. https://t.co/6a0CP9Czdw
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) March 2, 2020
For the record: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Greta Van Susteren.