If you head to a movie theater today, you’re going to see Byron Mann. Mann, the star of AMC’s HELL ON WHEELS, star alongside Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carrell in Adam McKay‘s biographical comedy-drama The Big Short, a film about the financial crisis of 2007-2010. Mann, who is from Hong Kong and Vancouver (and who actually received his law degree before becoming an actor) has also appeared on projects such as Street Fighter, Arrow, The Man with the Iron Fists and Rise of the Legend. Here, this rising star shares his insider’s guide—his “haute secrets”—to Los Angeles.
Photo Credit: Jaap Buitendijk © 2015 Paramount Pictures
Where were you born: Hong Kong
How long in LA: 20 years
Neighborhood: Westwood
Occupation: Actor/Producer
Favorite Restaurant: Hollywood Thai Restaurant in Hollywood
Best Sushi: Nobu
Best Italian: Osteria Mozza
Best dessert: Thai dessert Ruam Mit
Best place for a romantic date: Sunset at Manhattan Beach
Best Sunday brunch: Hotel Bel-Air brunch
Best place for a power business meeting: Chateau Marmont (hands down)
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Tiffany’s
Best Spa: Burke Williams
Favorite Charity Event: PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)
Favorite Cultural Event: Thanksgiving
Favorite Cultural Institution: Getty Museum
Best Steakhouse: Lawry’s
Best Pizza: Sotto
Best Lunch: The Ivy
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Burn Fitness
Best Massage: Lomi Lomi massage
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber (hands down)
Best Museum/Exhibit: Getty Museum
Describe your city in three words: Sunny, Pioneering, Spread-out
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Huntington Museum
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Santa Monica
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: It’s a city of “Firsts” – Everything happens here first.
Photo Credit: Jaap Buitendijk © 2015 Paramount Pictures
Credits for lead photo:
Photographer: Diana Ragland
Groomer: Mishelle Parry
Wardrobe Stylist: Jordan Grossman
Stylist Asst: Bria Stone
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