Interview: John Malkovich - Bawdy good show Johnny; ACTOR JOHN MALKOVICH HAS SET UP A FILM COMPANY AND TELLS JOHN MILLAR HE'S DELIGHTED WITH ITS NEW RELEASE - THE LIBERTINE, STARRING JOHNNY DEPP AS THE DEBAUCHED EARL OF ROCHESTER.(Features)

From: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) | Date: November 12, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: JOHN MILLAR

JOHN MALKOVICH,with that shaved head, piercing gaze and a voice that has been described as purring but vaguely sinister, is an impressive, intimidating, figure So it is reassuring to discover not only that he has a keen sense of humour but among the things that tickle the 51-year-old star's funny bone is a bit of the best of British.

For instance, it turns out this elegant actor - he owns his own fashion line - is a huge fan of Johnny Vegas...

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