It has been a busy year for Clifton Collins Jr., acting in almost a dozen movies set for a 2009 release (including Star Trek and Crank: High Voltage), but somehow he managed to pull it off. He is known for his talent of taking on different roles and audiences can look forward to what he will bring to upcoming movies like Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day and Jim Sheridan’s Brothers. He also juggles his time writing screenplays and directing award-winning music videos.

Collins Jr. took a break from his busy career to speak with MM about his process of acting, writing, directing and what’s next for him.

Katie Garton (MM): You have been labeled as a chameleon actor; you’ve been an amputee (Sunshine Cleaning), a gay Mexican hit man (Traffic), a Romulan General (Star Trek), the list goes on. What draws you to a particular character?

Clifton Collins Jr. (CC): First, let me thank you for acknowledging that, for that is one of the main reasons that I do it; to be perceived as an actor first and foremost, one without label, less it be that of a “chameleon.” I really… READ MORE

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