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FAQs
Audition for professional acting roles. Building professional experience is essential for an early-career actor, even if you just land roles as an extra, act in commercials, or participate in smaller local theater productions at the beginning of your journey.
Enrolling in acting classes, pursuing formal education, joining a local theatre, learning about the industry, building your resume, getting professional headshots and auditioning can help you advance your career.
The first actor, tradition says, was Thespis, who introduced to Athens in about 560 bc impersonation—pretending to be another person. Early actors developed acting with a mask in order to portray several characters in one play.
Talk to your actor friends, talk to your teachers, read industry articles, use IMDbPro, and google local SAG-AFTRA agents. Make sure you're submitting to acting agencies that represent your type.
It's never too late to start acting because there is no age limit to pursuing your dreams and passions.
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Videos
Matt Damon Talks About What it Takes to Succeed as an Actor
David Harbour, Edie Falco & Jeff Daniels Teach You How to Make it in Hollywood | Vanity Fair
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How to Become an Actor with No Experience | Start YOUR Acting Career
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