An interview with Rosemary Gore
As an actress, Rosemary Gore has a real – and often terrifying – talent not just for playing unstable characters, but also investing them with a discomforting level of sympathy. This can be most clearly seen in Baby Doll, a film that she also produced.
Here, she talks to Dale Pierce about independent films, acting and what’s in store for the future.
Dale: Can you start by telling people a little about yourself?
Rosemary: I am originally from NC where I graduated with a BA in French Literature & Italian Language. While I was a model in high school, I studied acting. After college, I moved to NYC to study and work as an actor for many years. I recently relocated to LA. I am a stand-up comedienne and mezzo-soprano.
Dale: What films have you done?
Rosemary: Baby Doll and Fear of the Dark have been successful horror films in which I played the lead role. I enjoy playing complex characters; therefore, many of these characters lie within the horror, drama and comedy genre.
Dale: You also do some modeling? What do you prefer, model work or film?
Rosemary: I would not categorize myself as a model, since 99% of the time I work as an actor. I have worked as a model to help pay the bills. Above all, I enjoy acting the most.
Dale: Do you make the tours of various fan fests and conventions?
Rosemary: Whenever I am promoting a film, I will help to support it by doing the necessary publicity of going to the conventions and festivals.
Dale: Any future films?
Rosemary: I completed my Principal role as “Mrs. Simple” in the Andrew Sugerman (The Whole Ten Yards, Boat Trip, Undisputed) theatrical Soulmates, which is either be released theatrically or direct-to-video, and the Supporting role in Frances Megahy (The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson) as Terry.
Dale: Acting comes easily to some people. Did you study acting or just learn by experience?
Rosemary: Acting is an art form that takes years to master through studying and working. I worked very hard in both of those mediums, since my goal is to be good actor.
Dale: What advice or warnings could you give aspiring actresses wishing to get into the independent film scene?
Rosemary: Get everything in writing and don’t ever assume…
Dale: Aside from yourself, are there any indie actors or actresses you really think are promising and worth a real close look?
Rosemary: A few years ago, I had the pleasure of working with a gifted actor whose name is Frank Franconeri.
Dale: Any other stories you might want to tell concerning your career?
Rosemary: After a great audition with fantastic feedback, it is discouraging not to obtain the job due to my not being famous, my hair color and/or height.
Dale: In the mainstream, do you have a favorite film, actor, and actress?
Rosemary: I have so many favorite actors and films… I love American Beauty. I think Kevin Spacey, Kevin Kline, Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, Bette Davis, Vivien Leigh, Julianne Moore, and Kim Basinger are fantastic actors.
Dale: Why these people?
Rosemary: I would have to write that I enjoy these actors for their dedication to the art form of acting, their style, and humanity.
Dale: Do you have a webpage where people can find out more about you and your films?
Rosemary: Three; www.rosemarygore.net, www.lakefilms.com (Baby Doll) and www.lightanddark.net (Fear of the Dark).
Dale: Any closing comments?
Rosemary: Thank you for your interest in learning of my career!
Sunday 10 Apr 2005 | Dale Pierce | Interviews
How ironic that someone named ‘’Gore'’ stars in horror films. DAMN she’s cute!!! l wish her movies came out in theaters (not theatREs)instead of having to track down some obscure web site and be lucky if they have a copy of her movies on DVD.