Some Things I REGRET and DON'T REGRET About My Acting Career

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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Answering Last Week's Question
2:47 - Acting Career Regrets
3:12 - Do I Regret Not Starting Earlier?
6:53 - Do I Regret Not Doing More Theatre?
9:45 - Do I Regret Moving to Atlanta Instead of LA?
11:29 - Do I Regret Not Getting a Theatre Degree?
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[@ActingCareerCenter]

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[@lamarbrown3531]

Lol

[@lamarbrown3531]

How many times you got casted

[@FerozKhan-vs7tv]

Do you believe that I will become a famous actor

[@lamarbrown3531]

I want to see kurt yue and robbie Jones (actor) in a movie together lol follow me on Instagram Chris.lamar404 text me back

[@lamarbrown3531]

@@FerozKhan-vs7tv yes

[@adamhenderson6943]

Just saw a very familiar face in Black Widow this evening!

[@ItzMayhem]

Ikr and he had big lines

[@ricsaltzman4506]

When he says "I hope we'll meet at set one day" this is very motivational.👍

[@arjunroy572]

DUDE YOU'RE IN BLACK WIDOW CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@actressSamanthaPearl]

I think everyone to some degree wishes they started acting earlier. I got started in my twenties, and as much as I wish I had started in my childhood or teens, I think it was best for me to start in my twenties because in my twenties I was way more confident in being myself and was more carefree, open-minded and accepting of things like rejection, all important traits I think to be an actor.

[@pollardk.1116]

Indeed.

[@liquidbraino]

I can relate to that, I was a lot more carefree and confident when I was in my twenties. I also had more mental and physical energy - now I've got more wisdom than energy. Have been through a lot more (including trauma and tragedy). But that also means that I have more to draw from as an actor.

[@kelvinmtonga]

@@liquidbraino you are on point

[@julieleon_ny]

If starting at 26 is old, then I am way behind- I started recently, taking a class at 48 and booking several commercials by 49. So no one should get stuck on age. You start when the calling grabs hold and you let it take you. Sometimes life shows up but never truly give up on your dreams, that you will SURELY REGRET!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Never too late! Do it if you love it. Other than in K-12, my first acting credits came later than yours!!! Acring is a lot of fun, isn't ???

[@morganpeck]

I started again at 48 years old thank you for making such a wise comment 👏

[@foamquest]

Absolutely! Take Christopher Lee for example!

[@enriquefernandez4244]

I love this Thanks for sharing with us your experience !!

[@pipcior3093]

Well I can't let it take me just yet until i finished school and learned enough english to move in the future to the USA and I also don't want to do it alone. Yep I don't live in the USA and maybe you think "You can still take part in movies from your country" Well, that's the problem. I don't think theres too much going on in my country right now. Well, I'm still 14 so it can still change I guess, but I don't have a too good feeling about this..

[@1858jmb]

Congrats on your role in Black Widow. Sorry if I'm late.

[@mangoesinspace72]

I’m watching black widow and I was like, hey that’s you.

[@aahantiwari1366]

Same man

[@OMNIBEAST550]

Dude congrats on being in Marvel Studios Black Widow!!!!!!!!! Just seen it. Loved your scenes with secretary ross(William hurt )

[@thewrathofkaan]

I 100% agree with you. I started at 30, if I had pursued this as a teenager I would’ve ended up living a very dangerous lifestyle or quitting altogether.

[@DanielFlores-kr5rc]

KURT!! I just saw you in black widow man!! I'm proud of you! keep it up.

[@bellaf7774]

It’s so crazy how I just got this notification- I was literally just about to check and see if u have any new videos! Thanks man

[@karlottexoxo1652]

I SAW YOU IN BLACKWIDOW!!! welll done !!

[@RachealTse]

I started my acting career in 2020, not an exactly ideal year to kick start, but I carried on anyway.No regrets about the decision at all. Never hoped I started early because I didn't find acting, acting found me. However, I would like to know your opinion when industry professionals refer actors not been to drama school as Untrained actors. I find that is a very harsh judgment because the self-trained actors I knew, they all working very hard and pushing their limits to achieve their own goals no matter small or big. To all fellow actors, we all on our own clock, keep plugging away and nail every single audition, I wish you all the best in your career. Thank you, Kurt you are a legend!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Actors should have training but that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be at a drama school with a degree program. Many actors, myself included, took acting classes at private acting studios. These types of classes provide the training but with no degree. Ultimately, it's the skill acquired that matters, not the piece of paper that certifies it.

[@lizpain7037]

I’ve acted in both theatre and tv and in my experience they require very different skill sets. It’s true that a good actor can do both successfully but I’ve equally seen that some theatre actors do not translate successfully to the small/big screen and vice versus.

[@dominickcritelli5631]

Absolutely. Also, since Kurt mentioned community theatre specifically. The experience, at least in the region I'm in, was not super valuable when trying to get work in real projects. Training and mentorship from working actors was more helpful. Even the service jobs I've had helped me more than community theatre in terms of dealing with people and rejection. So I don't think he's missing much by skipping straight to being a working actor.

[@eddysmith9]

Congrats on your role in Black Widow

[@martha6812]

Hi Kurt! Regarding potential regret about starting in your late twenties, I also don't have any regrets, since I have much more life experience to draw from. Thanks for your videos too; you're an inspiration!

[@gwensmith3417]

I love both TV and Theater. I love that in film you have chances to redo the scene and film reaches more people and Id love to influence a bunch of people. But the adrenalin of the theater and running around back stage and everything down to even the mistakes make me so incredibly happy.

[@lindajoycenourse8056]

Thanks, as always, Kurt! I agree that there are definite advantages to starting an acting career late in life. OK, I started really, really late but that's a story for another day. My point is, it has worked for me for the same reasons as for you: I have the patience and maturity to deal with the "rejections". Most importantly - #1 on my list - I have a stable income outside of acting. Young or old, there is absolutely no age at which I would have been comfortable living the "starving artist" lifestyle! And knowing that my basic needs are covered no matter what is extremely liberating and allows me to focus on my art. Keep these videos coming!

[@SimplyNaturalCai]

I’ve been using your 10-Step Audition guide and it has helped tremendously! Thanks, Kurt!

[@kierraedwards748]

This video was pretty relatable for me in a personal way! I was that kid that always loved acting and always in some type of performance in my middle/ high school days. During college though, took a hiatus and went a different path. Now I’m back on that path and realizing acting is what I’m meant to do. I just turned 25 , so sometimes I wonder what would have been. But I agree with you- I too probably wouldn’t have had the mental toughness. I’m a firm believer things played out the way they were suppose to.

[@khaleemaalkainaat8178]

You are so inspirational! You speak in such an informative, motivating way. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your days to share so much knowledge with us newbies with no experience/or connections yet. I hope we get to work together some day on set. 🤞🏽 Wishing you even more success on your journey!

[@SaraX2024]

I like the last point you're making and also started out in my mid-20s. When I got my first agent eventually, I already had a well-going career as a script supervisor in the film industry that would take that financial pressure off of me, which is also why going to auditions feels like there is less pressure on me and it's a great relief, because my "life" does not depend on booking the audition. I can easily find work as a script supervisor, which I love, because it gets me closer to my other goal to work as a professional screenwriter and director. This career also allows me to take some weeks off to be available for auditions and pay for my training.

[@toxicpowerock9611]

I just want to say that thank you for doing this and pls never quit bc you are helping so many people In different ways and we all appreciate it

[@w.m.aslam-author]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now; you’ve given me a lot of motivation to strive on my own acting journey. I got into acting pre-pandemic, early 2019, but then everything pretty much came to a creative halt. I recently signed up to a U.K. acting agency, have my first TV drama role on 2nd August. I’m also starting acting classes in September at a theatre. Like you, I’m glad I started later, mental strength, professionalism and maturity definitely helps. My writing career will work in harmony with the acting, hopefully growing alongside one another. Well done on your achievements to date and thank you for all your advice.

[@katzheng7717]

Great video as always- Thanks Kurt! I recently started acting now at 26 after getting my PhD in an unrelated discipline.🤷🏻‍♀️ So your perspective and insights are very encouraging!

[@gdudhcgufh6954]

Your channel is really helping me about how the acting career works. Thank you so much 😊!

[@wanjiruwest8415]

Thank you ☺️ always, and yes patience is key and hardwork

[@beastyla-co3zk]

it doesn’t matter when you start, it’s just about what you put into your work, the factor of luck, and an undying need to breathe life into a character in order to tell a story. That’s at least what drives me, and having your videos as such a useful learning tool, only helps me feel more driven and confident. Thank you Kurt for alwats dedicating your time to helping other actors by creating these videos🙌🏾

[@adityapadhy9483]

Your cheat sheat is literally so good and helpfull...thank you so much. I am going to meet you some day...for sure

[@temielizabeth95]

Just wanted to say I saw Black Widow today and I saw you in the beginning scene; always nice to see you out there

[@nathaliebatiste8842]

I appreciate your take about acting on stage. Actors on film can always cut and retake. On stage, when you screw up, it’s done.

[@rebeccasmith967]

I SAW YOU IN BLACK WIDOW! Not jealous at all 👀 Congratulations!!!!

[@memimika]

Hello Kurt! This may be out of topic of the video, but anyways i was really happy to see you in new Black Widow movie. I was about to scream in the theatre when I saw you, because I started following you a while ago and I felt really proud to see your another great work in marvel! You are the inspiration and huge motivation booster for me as a beginner actress ! I am from Kazakhstan, pretty far, but hope to see you on set one day!!! Love and support you

[@autumndanahe]

excited for the project !!

[@vishnugur2693]

Thank you so much Kurt for such enlightening content.

[@benpaul9361]

Kurt gave me a lot of good ideas to pursue my acting career. thanx so much :)

[@jasminnobari8069]

you videos are so so precious!! thank you so much!! :)

[@rainoralin5159]

Just saw you in Black Widow! Good stuff Kurt, keep it up

[@Shrave]

I have zero regrets. I started when I was supposed to start and I'm going through the process as I'm supposed to :)

[@cowlords13]

Love your videos, very informational.

[@katyeldred4034]

Thanks Kurt for the advice!

[@calvinfernandez106]

Your information is so good,thank you sir.

[@angelinaroby7204]

Can you please do a Video about Script analysis?

[@astroallycat]

YAY KURT! physics deffo gave me the thick skin that I hope will carry me through the acting biz. And yesss financially I am FINALLY able to pay for classes and headshots etc to pay for my acting career as a data scientist!

[@johncrouch1868]

Awesome information thanks for sharing.

[@amankadambotaslam7143]

Your cheatsheet is really helpful ❣

[@aliabsolute2060]

Yay, I'm semi-early! :) I love your content. It's super helpful

[@JustAshleyDanielle]

I’m starting now at 26! 😄

[@sollybalbaa]

Loved this video. Thank you for that. Ive also studied computer science and became financially stable and did aloot of Theater for the past 15 years and now finally things are picking up in the Film/TV world for me in Canada.

[@sollybalbaa]

Here is a question when did you do that leap from making you career acting full time from a computer science career?

[@jackloub7569]

You were the best part of Black Widow!

[@elizabethmiousse5199]

hey! oh my god, you are in black widow!!! I recognised you, then I looked at my friend and we both said: That's the man that makes acting videos! Such an amazing movie!

[@TheLuuush]

I enjoy listening to you so much! Greetings from Germany

[@AkkoroMysty]

I saw you in Black Widow!! I’m so happy for you, congrats :)

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Now indie directors can't afford him!!!

[@slapsey]

I am so proud of you kurt

[@VicksV20]

I hope you have a great time on set🙂

[@becksss2672]

Same here! I just graduated from a Electrical Engineering and getting back to acting 🤗

[@jamespasos2708]

We gon talk about how man man jus showed up in black widow proud asf

[@naomih2498]

Congrats on black widow! I got so happy when I saw you on screen

[@sorayakabiry7777]

Hey Kurt! I saw you on black widow! :)

[@joehenderson1165]

No regrets. You’re a beast Kurt.

[@akvilemazenyte7881]

You been in a ''Black widow" movie! Congratulations!!

[@emilioherrera4459]

I have learned so much from Kurt. I checked a lot of your videos but i haven't seen anything on how to get jobs as an extra in movies for example a zombie or guy #2 in the back

[@liquidbraino]

Sign up on Central Casting and LA Casting - they have a lot of extra work. But Kurt is not an extra, he's an actor. There's a huge difference. Anybody can do extra work, you don't need to train for it - you just sign up and start submitting. You can also sign up with Jeff Olan casting (they used to cast extras for Greys Anatomy but recently lost the contract). There's about five or six others I can't think of off the top of my head. But keep in mind, being an actor and being an extra are two completely different things. The only thing an extra has in common with an actor is that they're both in front of the camera (and both have to go through wardrobe; hair & makeup). If your goal is to eventually become an actor - than being an extra is not the path that will get you there. You'll learn a few things about being on set (like don't just plug in your phone anywhere you want; don't move the furniture or props; don't ask for autographs; DO be on time; don't make noise while the camera is rolling). Of course you can learn "set etiquette" by reading this article: filmlifestyle.com/set-etiquette/ But the path to becoming an actor should begin with an acting class.

[@LanitaDePanama]

Totally agree with being financially stable and working the corporate world: makes it easier to pursue an acting career and it gives you corporate material to work with.

[@commonnoman1298]

Congrats on the black widow part!

[@CC-ed4ir]

I love your shirt :)

[@ayushsingh789]

I Started my journey from LA that was the best decision for me to being an actor

[@iaaronsharif]

You’re the man !

[@CarlosADasilva]

Hey man I just saw you in black widow!!! I was like there's kurt!!

[@ayushsingh789]

Keep Sharing your journey experience

[@sfpison]

Hey hurt! Can you make a video on how to manage two or more acting gigs at the same time? How to make sure the shooting days don't interfere with each other.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

There's very little you can do as an actor. I've had scheduling conflicts come up on a number of occasions and typically we just need to pick one project over the other because neither of them can change the dates.

[@liquidbraino]

I use this thing called a "calendar". Every time I get booked - I add it to my calendar and when I'm submitting, I check the audition dates and shoot dates to make sure it doesn't conflict with anything that's already scheduled. Auditions can sometimes be rescheduled but shoot dates are usually locked in. I mean unless you've got a time machine and can be in two different places at the same time... like Marty McFly.

[@Astronaut_platypus]

I love what you said about theater. Many people view themselves above theater, but theater is very difficult. You mess up your lines in front of an audience, you have to take the mistake and, “yes, and” it. You have to accept it and work around it to make it work. Theater helps you develop that tough skin, and it makes you learn how to memorize those FAST

[@sabreewowweeanderson9205]

Glad you having fun Kurt .. Yes if you can probably next vid ...( briefly ) the different ( Payments) on projects.. ( Buyout vs Residuals) ..and yea ..DVDs.. you show your age 😂..now back to my VHS tapes 💪

[@ActingCareerCenter]

"Be kind, rewind"

[@MySillyLifeOfficial]

Thank you Kurt for sharing this! I am 35 (but pass for 26 lol) and I am just starting, I thought the same thing and had some doubts. However, I have a career in the medical field and I think that may help with potential roles plus I feel like I am in a better head space for accepting criticism. I love all your videos on acting, they've been helpful with my journey.

[@liquidbraino]

with that medical background you might even be able to get work as a Technical Adviser in TV/Film. Greys Anatomy is a perfect example and coincidentally I've worked on that show twice.

[@angaelianaamandaann6264]

@@liquidbraino ow I never thought of that! Thanks for the tip :D how was that ?

[@AddiRockART]

Random: I really do love that shirt 👚 Also: as a teen, I let myself get down and bullied until I quit, and it really damaged my self image… I think coming back now, later in life, things have been a lot less personal. (Or at least I take them much less to heart)

[@chrisbuccino4901]

I'm starting acting as a 26 year old as well, hopefully it goes a fraction of as well as it has for you!

[@greggmar692]

I got a lil excited when i saw you in black widow lol

[@jedidiadyer6708]

Great topic for any age actor. Thanks for taking the time Kurt.

[@SaifAli-ub1lf]

Please do a video on residual income. And what kind of roles does it apply to! Thanks

[@ItzMayhem]

Was the project happen to be black widow I was so hyped to see you at the begging

[@AngelsMultiverse]

I started back when I was 6 years old or so, maybe a little younger or older, first audition I got I was rejected, haven't given up and over 10+ years later I finally got some roles; patience is truly a virtue.

[@jeffbezos8392]

YOOOO SAW YOU IN BLACK WIDOW NO WAYYYY

[@BigTBrook34]

Just saw you in Black Widow!

[@mariajuliana1625]

I started with 10 years, too young. And I wasn't mature enough! Then, I gave up of acting when I was 20, after be disappointed with a lot of things that was happening. I am still doing small jobs, small plays, but it is not the same. Now, with 32, I am trying to return to industry in my country, but Is not easy... Perhaps, if I was started later, I would be mature to learn how to deal with the problems in this profession. I would be more determined, stronger... Because now I have so much more experience than before.

[@shariffbrown04]

Thank you again....

[@LaFllamme]

DUDE YOU WERE IN BLACK WIDOW NO WAY, as soon as I saw your face I was like “he looks familiar” and then I realized it was you. Congrats man that’s amazing, you gotta make a video about your experience in Black Widow

[@SandraPattonacting]

Don’t you want to get a “no ragrets” tattoo? Ha! Have you done improv?

[@liquidbraino]

That's funny, I was just thinking he should do a video about actors getting tattoo's and why it's a bad idea (and having to get the tattoo artist to sign a release form).

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I should definitely get "no ragrets" on my neck

[@nathaliebatiste8842]

Enjoyed this video. Baby Peggy started when she was 2 years old. By the age of six, her career was finished.

[@rodrigosstefani]

Im 26, graduated in computer science and I am starting my acting career now haha

[@adamkaige]

A late start at 26? Ha ha! I didn’t start until I turned 40 😇

[@liquidbraino]

Same here. I started late but have no regrets. I've had a life time full of experiences to draw from as an actor - been through a lot of trauma and tragedy but your biggest tragedy in life can become your biggest triumph on stage. All of those life experiences you had before you became an actor are absolute GOLD. That's what we draw from in order to bring life to the character. I'm almost kind of glad that I started later in life.

[@Jacksonville19]

I saw you in Black widow 👑

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Producers and casting directors attend plays, and will certainly note great performances.

[@liquidbraino]

That's exactly how I ended up getting cast in the role which made me SAG eligible. I was performing in a play at a theater in Hollywood; there was a producer in the audience. He saw my performance and offered me a role in a TV pilot he was producing. It's funny though how a lot of people think they're just going to get "discovered" when they're not already doing it. I once knew a girl that swore she was going to be "famous some day", I said "oh you're an actor" and she literally said "No, I'm going to get discovered"; I said "....while working at a grocery store?". The very next morning I was on the set of Batman Returns on stage 16 at Warner Brothers; while she was stocking shelves. I saw the same girl about twenty years later; pregnant and still working at Vons. I almost wanted to ask her "Are you famous yet?" but resisted the temptation.

[@liquidbraino]

I regret adding all of those IMDb credits for background work early on in my career. Back then I thought that's how all actors started out - as extras and then just worked their way up. As if this is a job at McDonalds or something. It's a lot easier to add IMDb credits than it is to have them removed after the fact and now I've got credits I wish I'd never added because it makes me look like a career extra. In fact now I don't even touch IMDb, I just let production do it.

[@mellow5521]

Hey Kurt! My brother and I are going to move to Australia(Perth) soon and I was wondering if it is possible to persue acting over there. In other words, is acting a big thing in Australia? The reason why I'm asking this is because I don't want to relocate twice because of costs. If not then I'll just save up enough to be able to relocate again.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I don't know much about the Australian film industry. I recommend taking an acting class when you get there and ask the acting teachers there what they recommend.

[@ahmedkamal7095]

omg u r in black widow ,congrats

[@JeffNeckonoff]

Was watching Black Widow and was like "that's the dude who's KZbin videos I love". Lol

[@roelpaassen7705]

Better questions, what didnt you regret at alle? Thnx for the good video👍

[@joelrolph9229]

Interesting comment on the theatre acting. I don’t want to do theatre as all the theatre auditions I see tend to be musicals and I don’t want to sing

[@veeryadav4661]

I also like to be an actor but I will not be able to activate the script well and I will have to take training for it.

[@jonahpetrahn1993]

When you took your first acting class, did you feel like you had talent? And how was the feedback by your teacher in the very beginning?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

When I fist started I had no idea what I was doing. My teacher was very encouraging.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

I've taken some classes. I really enjoy it, though I'm nervous. I didn't think I did well at all but I got a few offers for shorts, which is good enough for me.