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Lennon snubbed 'silly' acting career
27/03/2008 - 08:50:40
Late Beatles legend John Lennon turned down a career as an actor - branding the profession "silly".
Lennon starred in a variety of movies throughout his career, including 'A Hard Day's Night' and 'Help!' along with his Beatles bandmates.
Richard Lester, who directed both movies, found that Lennon was a natural in front of the camera and attempted to persuade him to become a full-time thespian.
Lester admits the star was less than impressed with the idea, however.
"I had enormous respect for John," said Lester. "While we were working on 'How I Won The War in 1967' I said to him: 'You know, if you wanted to be a straight actor, you could do that. You've got the ability'."
According to Lester, Lennon retorted: "But it's a bit silly, isn't it?"
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