Mature actors grace TV movies, miniseries

August 20, 2007 Certainly, there are supporting roles as grandfathers or wise, consoling sages and sometimes even the crotchety old coot, but writers sometimes seem challenged by the notion of crafting characters over the half-century mark that have depth and personality. Not so when it comes to made-for-TV movies and miniseries. Longform fiction isn't just kind to older actors -- it's virtually a requirement that they have some years of experience if they intend to land any kind of Emmy nomination.

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