TV Squad writers interview celebrities they personally know

As you were watching the latest episode of 'Boardwalk Empire' and finally saw Harry Houdini's brother, Theodore Hardeen, you might've thought, "Wait a minute. Wasn't that campaign manager Martin Parillo from 'The Good Wife'? " Or, "Isn't that Joan's gynecologist, Dr. Emerson, on 'Mad Men'?"

You could have even caught yourself saying, "That's Olympic tetherball medalist Tyler Brody from the Oprah episode of '30 Rock'!"

Turns out you would have been correct on all counts. He's actually veteran actor Remy Auberjonois, a friend and neighbor of mine in Brooklyn, N.Y. we recently chatted about his roles, how he got into "the business" and if he's picked up any tips from the various trades he's performed in his roles.