Dear Barbara,
Stephen Dillane. Yes and yes. Thanks for the heads up. I look forward to seeing him in "Adams". It was "The Hours" that did it for me. He filled the screen with the only man that could simultaneously deserve, deal with, and delight in Virginia Woolf(Nicole Kidman). He was not afraid nor would he blame himself after her death. He was a rare man sharing his life with a rare woman. After that I remembered how romantic, yet ordinary he was in "Déjà-vu". He was a normal man caught up in something extraordinary. In "Goal I & II" he served the script, providing ballast for the boat in an all but unseen capacity. But he was the only reason I watched the "Goals". He is no fancy pants actor but can seemingly do it all. He was a refreshing discovery, as you have been. Thanks Barbara.

I really did discover him with the Adams thing (which is coming out on DVD later this month. I will doing a full review on it in the next week or so. He's one of those guys you could listen to reading the phone book.

I first "met" Mr. Dillane while watching "John Adams" over the July 4th weekend and was quite impressed; then he really took hold of me when I saw that golf movie of his the other day. I have no interest in golf whatsoever but as soon as I saw his name in the opening credits, I sat up straight and watched the movie with enthusiasm. (My boyfriend and I take turns showing DVDs and this one was his choice.) Now I too will be researching his career and making an effort to update myself on his happenings. I'm sure his Jefferson role has increased his fanbase tremendously.

I have always loved Thomas Jefferson. I am a huge history buff and have scores of books about the founders on my shelves. But this, this man--he's done such great justice to Thomas! He took my very breath away! He captured an essence of Jefferson that is so intriguing, so beautiful, so intelligent, yet somewhat pensive. His eyes speak volumes when his beautiful mouth is silent. He's made Thomas Jefferson come alive.

What an amazing actor! I'm hooked.

Hi Diane and JessicaRabbit.

Diane--You should try to catch both Savage Grace and Fugitive Pieces, both out in theatres now. Great roles for Stephen and quite different than Thomas Jefferson. Also, try to get hold of "The Hours" with Nicole Kidman as Virginia Woolf. Stephen plays her husband, and again bring a fabulous simmering fragile strength to the role.

Jessica--as a political scientist (in a past career) I became a fan of Jefferson when I was in graduate school. Jefferson was such a product of the enlightenment: a man of many, many gifts--a true renaissance man.

ahh yes, I've just finished watching "John Adams" and was struck by Stephen's performance, so as I result I'm out reading up on him.
He really is just brilliant as TJ and I'm looking forward to seeing his other flicks.

I too, watched John Adams and for many weeks couldn't get him off my mind. Does this ever happen to anyone else?? I googled him, bought his movies available and read every snippet of info I could on him. I found someone's comment the other day that they should start filming Thomas Jefferson with Dillane starring...wonder if he'd even be interested. Also, Fugitive Pieces was never shown here in Indy, I've looked several times on Amazon if it's been released yet on DVD but it's not. Can't wait to see it. I've watched the YouTube 'bits' over & over where he's sitting at the piano with those daunting eyes, how can you not fall in love with this actor. He's certainly one of those guys that just lingers in the mind...he seems like such a neat presence. Wonder if he'd be that way if you met him. Take care Dillane Fans!