ICYMI: Henry Joseph Samiri (Douglas, B&B) Interview
What is your favorite thing about being on B&B? “That I get to act and I get to have the yummy breakfast at CBS!”
How do you learn your lines? Does anyone help you? “I read through my lines and practice with my mom or dad.”
We hear you like to dance with Matthew Atkinson (Thomas) between scenes. Is that true? “Yes. I like to dance with everyone.”
What do you and Matthew talk about before scenes where Thomas has to be
mean to Douglas? “Normal things like video games and animals. I know it’s all pretend.”
Speaking of dancing, how did you enjoy performing “Baby Shark” with Annika Noelle (Hope)? “It was fun!”
What do you like about working with the babies who play Beth and Kelly? “It’s fun. I like to make them smile and laugh.”
What’s the hardest part about your job? “Leaving the house early to get to the studio.”
What has been your most fun day at work so far? “The Halloween episode.”
Do you have a favorite scene that you’ve shot? “Yes. The day I was in the nursery telling Beth, ‘I know you’re Beth,’ and when I got to say, ‘Beth is alive! Beth is alive!’ ”
What is it like going to school on set? “It’s good because I’m the only one.”
Do you want to be an actor when you grow up? “Yes!”
Are their any other careers that you are interested in? “Being on a S.W.A.T. team. I love action!”
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