Wallace Shawn Isn't Ready to Die
Wallace Shawn, the 82-year-old actor and writer, reflects on his life and career during a recent interview. He expresses a desire to continue living and creating art, feeling fortunate for his experiences. Despite his success, Shawn acknowledges the randomness of his journey and the privileges that have shaped it.
- ▪Wallace Shawn is currently enjoying a film series dedicated to his work at Metrograph in Dimes Square.
- ▪He expresses a wish to live longer, stating he is not ready to die.
- ▪Shawn reflects on his good luck and the privileges he had growing up, which contributed to his career.
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INCONCEIVABLE Wallace Shawn Isn’t Ready to Die By Greta Rainbow May 21, 2026 All photos courtesy of Greta Rainbow. The 82-year-old actor and writer Wallace Shawn is spending a lot of time in Dimes Square. He loves it. On a recent Friday afternoon, he wanders through Metrograph in a state of seeming bewilderment and wonder. It’s the second week of the series Wallace Shawn: The Master Builder, curated by John Early and Lucas Kane who are both involved in Shawn’s acclaimed Broadway play What We Did Before Our Moth Days.
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