MARK RUFFALO SITS DOWN WITH JAMES LIPTON ON BRAVO'S "INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO" MONDAY, March 19 AT 8:00 PM ET/PT

MARK RUFFALO SITS DOWN WITH JAMES LIPTON ON BRAVO'S "INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO" ON MONDAY, March 19 AT 8:00 PM ET/PT

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NEW YORK � March 15, 2007 � Bravo's 12-time Emmy nominated series "Inside The Actors Studio" sits down with actor Mark Ruffalo on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Host James Lipton follows Ruffalos' childhood and career, discussing his craft, which has lead him to memorable roles on the screen and off. Viewers can catch "Even More�Inside The Actors Studio" at www.bravoTV.com, for exclusive bonus clips of Ruffalo's intimate and inspiring interview.

During his wide-ranging interview, Ruffalo reveals how he prepared for roles in memorable films, "You Can Count On Me," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "13 Going on 30,"amongst others. Ruffalo shares how his career-breaking success made him remain true to his stage roots, and how his life changed after he faced a serious health crisis.

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