Three Things for Actors To Do in the New Year
Acting coach Michelle Danner shares three essential pieces of advice for actors who are looking to sharpen their skills for 2025
Jeffrey Wright Recalls the Acting Advice Sidney Poitier Gave Him
As a young actor, Wright had the opportunity to work with the Academy Award winner when he asked Poitier for his advice.
Kate Winslet’s Simple Acting Advice
Kate Winslet says that actors should “enjoy” what they are doing. “Acting is a joy and a pleasure. Just keep enjoying what it feels like.”
How To Make Industry Connections
There’s no clear path to success in Hollywood, so it can seem overwhelming and lead people to sit around and hope something comes their way.
William Sadler on ‘Bill & Ted 3’ and His Most Excellent Advice for Actors
William Sadler leapt at the chance to play Death again and also shares advice about acting and saving money that he gives to young actors.
Anthony Hopkins on Acting and the Advice He Gives Young Actors
Anthony Hopkins reflects on how being lucky played into his career and reveals what advice he imparts to young actors.
What is William H. Macy’s Advice to Actors?
While speaking about how to “make it” as an actor, William H. Macy shares the advice he would give to actors, both new and trained.
This Quote From Yoda Will Transform Your Acting Career
After watching the Star Wars films multiple times over the past twenty five years or so, there was one quote from Yoda that stood out.
Interview: Amanda Crew Talks ‘Tone-Deaf’ and Getting “Out of your Head” as an Actor
Amanda Crew also chats about getting her role in Tone-Deaf, moving to LA when she was 21 and that time she was fired from an acting job.
What Do You Do If Your Agent Dumps You?
What you must not do, under any circumstances, is allow yourself to think for a second that this means the end of your acting career.
Reminder: It’s Not All About the Destination
It’s not only about the end destination. It’s about having something to reach for.
Jenna Fischer’s Acting Advice and the Number One Thing Actors Should Do for Their Career
“Part of the test of becoming a working actor is being able to be resilient and work through those road blocks in whatever way you can.” – Jenna Fischer
How to Take Control of Your Work and Not Waste Time Explaining or Defending Your Choices
Face it, acting is about pretending. And the goal is to pretend in a way that looks and sounds believable.
Being an Actor: What is Your WHY?
As you move further into your career as an actor, you need to realize that it is not going to be easy.
Interview: Michael Kelly on Memorizing Dialogue, Acting Advice and His New Film, ‘All Square’
“I always say to actors, if you don’t get something, there’s a reason. It’s okay. It sucks in the moment. But it’ll all work out man.” – Michael Kelly
Daveed Diggs on the Advice He Would Give His Younger Self
“I think I’m getting to be selective about the things I’m working on because I’m pretty confident in who I am.” – Daveed Diggs
21 Ways to Find Acting Work Without an Agent
Never wait for opportunities to come to you or for that one magic person to come and make your career.
David Harbour: “You gotta do things your own way. You have to find your own path”
“All I say is that if you HAVE to act, then you HAVE to make it happen.” – David Harbour
Actors… Stop Attacking Each Other!
This industry is hard enough as it is without actors criticizing each other and questioning each others choices and motivations.
“Create your own work!” Okay… about what?
Remember to play to your strengths as an actor. You don’t need a fancy camera, or the latest editing program – you just have to work really really hard…