Are You Too Old To Start Acting? | What's the Age Limit To Start An Acting Career?

How old is "too old" to start acting? Is there a cutoff age if you want to become an actor? Are you too old to start as a teenager?
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[@aliciamack9323]

I took acting classes in the city in my 20's past and finally took it again in at LaGuardia community college . im 37 now . Theatre is the best and so t.v. show's

[@samuelsfranklinactor]

Started acting in 2016 at the age of 37 with commercial acting. Landed my first Theater gig in 2018. Did my first shortfilm in 2019. Got my first agent in early 2020. Didn't book anything for 1 full year, until 2 days ago when I got my first Pilot with Netflix. And it's a supporting role. I am 42 years old. If, I can do it.. YOU CAN TOO!

[@sleep7425]

Wow. That's impressive 💖

[@samuelsfranklinactor]

@@sleep7425 If, I can do it... ANYONE CAN! Just have faith in God and yourself... and DO THE WORK! 🙏🏾

[@Elevate_with_Rishi]

Appreciated ur hard work Sir 🙂

[@sleep7425]

@@samuelsfranklinactor thank you. God bless you ❤

[@adelinezelman]

Amazing! Congratulations on the success! Very impressive and inspiring!I’m 36 and JUST started acting classes. Let’s see where this takes me 🤩

[@chasingdragonflies7691]

I'm 69 and have always wanted to act....I might give it a shot.

[@ronen6283]

Noice🤤

[@keisha-aimeekelly-louisy3067]

@@ronen6283 creep

[@kennythompson9646]

DO IT!

[@simoneyoung6618]

You should do it!

[@user-ui2tl9ik9b]

Wish you luck 🌹

[@jedidiadyer6708]

Right on Kurt. I got my first supporting role in a feature film at age 69. Never acted before so I'm learning the craft now. It's never too late to do something you love.

[@ActBold]

I love this so much! You're proof that you should never give up on your dreams.

[@themysterycook7320]

wow, at 69 . thats amazing. i am 50s and you have given me some hope!! thanks mate!!!!

[@Movieclips_101]

I'm 20 and I'm getting into acting classes in college

[@Movieclips_101]

@The Eagle Eye cool n I'm finna take acting classes while I'm in college

[@Movieclips_101]

@The Eagle Eye whatever college you go to ask your advisor about taking acting classes

[@Movieclips_101]

@Ashfaq Hossain you do play's like drama & performing arts

[@oussama1811]

@@Movieclips_101 is it like a drama school or you're studying in college and in the same time taking acting classes like free time sessions

[@user-ui2tl9ik9b]

How much it cost ?!

[@tiredofthebs9]

Do 15 year old's really feel like they're too old to get started? Who said that every actor must start out at age 3 in cereal commercials to have a chance? I'm 36, just starting out, and confident I can have a successful career. Word to the young, the world is waiting for you.

[@lyydia4523]

i’m 15. Turning 16 soon and i really thought for a long time that i was too old to start acting. (even tho i have acted in theater when i was younger).. but I thought that my time was already over and I couldn’t become an actor anymore.. 💀

[@Lenaa-ry1lj]

Thank you so much!!

[@Lenaa-ry1lj]

@@lyydia4523 samee

[@future2175]

@@lyydia4523 Yeah me too

[@Haley4321]

I’m only thirteen and I already feel too old to start acting.😭 it kind of sounds ridiculous but from what I’ve seen it takes years to land a role and I feel like it would be funner to play a character whose quite young. (Teens to early 20’s)

[@averycarter8393]

Sam Jackson was 40 when he got his first major role doesn’t matter the age but the resilience to put in the work

[@jaygriddles]

I’m 34 and just started! Never too late to start training.

[@actressSamanthaPearl]

Started acting at age 25. Looking back, I think it was an ideal age for me to get into acting personally because it was around that age I became more carefree and accepting of who I really was, and was more outgoing, open-minded, and confident that I was in my teens, all very important traits for being an actor. As much as I wish I had started as a kid, I think because of how shy and insecure I was a child it would not have been the best for me growing up to be a child star.

[@eddieperez8111]

Would you be able to help answer some questions on getting started? I'm also 25 and just getting started with no prior acting experience whatsoever.

[@actressSamanthaPearl]

​@@eddieperez8111 Well it's hard because everyone starts out a different way, and it really depends on your area and how much time you have. I started out looking for casting calls and found one on a local casting call website for a TV show filming right in. my area. I got the role and after that I signed up for sites like actors access and applied for student films and short films. I also signed up for every class I could around my area, hope this helps :) you're never too old to get started

[@mebibibi]

@@actressSamanthaPearl when you applied for those roles, what did your ‘resume’ look like, in terms of previous experience in the field?

[@actressSamanthaPearl]

@@mebibibi so when I didn't yet have any film experience, I put some theater I did in high school on my resume, and then I did some background work and you can put that on your resume at first if you don't have much, but as soon as you start getting speaking roles take off the background. But yeah, basically my resume just had 2-3 theater credits and at one point 1 background role and that was it. Sometimes though, if you're in the right place at the right time and have the right look, a small resume is fine.

[@Jim-yn3tt]

I’m a retired firefighter, 55 years old and going to give acting a serious try! I plan on watching all these videos to learn as much as I can. If anyone has good advice or learning material for a newbie like me, please feel free to reach out. Thanks and good luck to you all!

[@benheagren2985]

Most people around 14-17 feel like they are too late as everyone they are auditioning has been acting since they where really young but you can get the same knowledge the only thing they have is experience (obviously I mean after you take some acting classes 😂)

[@IGoByJimBeers]

My grandfather tried acting after a career of doing something else. He actually had a non speaking role in Frazier. He was on screen for under a minute, but it is such a great memory I have! He showed me when I was a kid that you can start acting at an older age.

[@ernestod5835]

This is really encouraging. I am 47 and just enrolled into acting classes. I was feeling a little to old for this. But this video helped, just like all your other videos and now I am encouraged to go forward and push on. Thank you for your videos. I appreciate you sharing.

[@mebibibi]

May I ask, how is it going?

[@ActBold]

Hey Ernesto, I was exactly your age when I returned to acting after taking a 16 year hiatus to raise my son. I started from scratch as an American in Germany and am not entirely making my living from my art. Kurt is so right, it's never too late to start - or restart- your career. No matter how old you are, or where in the world you are, there is room for you in this industry.

[@Sonia-cp9cl]

May I ask what city you are takibg classes in? Where is it best to start?

[@Igor_ogi]

Congrats Ernesto, I’m 48 and in my second year, I was 47 when I joined my acting school last year. Best of luck to you.

[@Igor_ogi]

@@ActBoldI discovered your channel earlier today. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m 48 years old, I’m in my second year of acting school in Paris, I was 47 when I stepped foot in my very first acting class EVER. Now, I’m determined to become an actor, hearing your story and Ernesto’s and watching this video are great sources of inspiration for me.

[@massivematt3113]

I’m 19 and starting acting classes with absolutely no experience, wish me luck!

[@adibalc6095]

I noticed you were on Green land. Great movie and great acting

[@fernandadealencar1158]

This is actually very comforting. I’m 22, I’ve acted in my life at school plays, vídeos for school projects and a short film. But I still don’t find it enough and I think I’m too old to start a career as an actress.

[@hhaleynicolee]

Same girl just turned 21 last month. Just seen his videos

[@crockett888]

Needed to hear this. Thank you so much. Im 32 this yr and im always worried about my age. Im an aspiring / struggling actor in melbourne australia. I do hope i can make it in the film industry..

[@TheMoviiiBlogger]

I really needed this too

[@Mim1LiC10uz]

I hope you're doing well with your career. I'm 32 and was feeling low today. This video and the comments really uplifted me

[@toyag638]

Super inspired! I’m 30 years old & just getting started!

[@luckminipiyatilake8191]

Same here, I am 30 as well, need to learn from scratch, lol

[@chikaosigwe9078]

I’m 18 years old and have recently become interested in acting. I love your videos they have give me hope and I love the message that you can get into acting at any age.

[@roddydabronx1573]

NOPE!! I’m 55 and couldn’t do this because I.. well I was raising five boys.. now that “ that “ gig is over.. I jumped in feet first! And .. getting bookings !.. in fact I’m actively looking for an agent!! I love your shows!! Huge help

[@kidmarcus_]

i'm 17 and i'm going to start taking acting classes when I get into college and I'm working on my voice now

[@user-ui2tl9ik9b]

How much it cost ?!

[@LoneSpeedsterMedia]

I'm 47 and I just booked my first roll! It's Never too late!!!! Thanks for the awesome content Kurt! 😀🙏👍👏

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Incredible! Congratulations!

[@jamespoule8813]

Started as a stage actor at 39. Seventeen years later began the Television/Film transition. Now at 63, I can say many if thr riles Ive had on stage and in film required some life experience. Rock On Kurt!

[@Igor_ogi]

I’m 48 years old, I’m in my second year of acting school in Paris, I was 47 when I stepped foot in my very first acting class EVER. Thank you for this video Kurt, you have no idea how inspiring it is. Dorothy Steel is a true inspiration. She recently passed away though after appearing in the second Black Panther. She’ll forever be my inspiration though. But if she could believe she still had a chance at 88, I have no excuse at 48. I’ll rewatch both BPs just to see her and truly appreciate her in them now that I know who she is. Thanks again for this video.

[@claudiaconner3659]

I'm 56 and I feel my life experience brings something ❤️

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Absolutely. Your experiences add depth to your work that young actors have to fake. Another advantage of being older is that the talent pool for your age range will be smaller. Many of the 20s-30s actors will have quit because they hand unrealistic expectations of a fast track to stardom and never had a long term plan.

[@claudiaconner3659]

You're making me feel more confident by the minute 😉. But seriously, all good points. Thanks for all you do!

[@ninajoubert5071]

Needed this ! Thank you!

[@miguelm.5402]

Kurt, thank you very much for existing. I wish you the best in life and in your career.

[@mydoghasschizophrenia]

That's a pure inspiration in 5 minutes here. Thanks a lot!

[@SoulStealer187]

Thank you so much for lifting any doubts or concerns connected to starting acting at a certain age. I'm 24 years old and currently on my second year in university with Graphic Design. My interests spread far and beyond when it comes to different forms of arts and crafts such as blacksmithing, carpentry, drawing / sketching, writing, story-telling, acting, etc. I've always dreamed to immerse myself in a story not only on a piece of paper but also on screen. I've been following up on the knowledge that you're sharing so I can get a better understanding of the industry. I must say that you're an absolute gem. Thank you once again and stay safe!

[@ayushsingh789]

I recommend everyone acting not required any age they depend on you when you start your career

[@Sku11Crusher988]

I love this KZbin channel, thanks for another amazing video.

[@truthnationfilms]

The Dorothy Steel story is amazing & inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

[@witchcraft3743]

thank you for the words of comfort! i'm only 26 and i've gotten a little bit of acting experience. I was so worried that I might be too old to get my feet wet in the industry because I'm so busy with trying to support myself first. this is a great video!

[@OrganizationXIII]

Same it’s alot easier when your the son or daughter of someone like let’s say being the son or daughter of Angelina Jolie or will smith lol I’m 26 turning 27 in June and I think it’s time I go for it lol The last thing we want to have in life when we get older is regret! So I’m doing my research now on acting and deciding if this is what I truly want to do before I decide to put my time and money towards this !

[@rickythompson3625]

Thank you for the inspiration, greatly needed in this moment.

[@SavvFabb]

I totally love you brother! So inspirational, especially in this crazy time we are all going through!

[@traceycollis1141]

Hey Kurt…I’m a new Guru of your amazing knowledge and this video just makes me smile. I returned to acting just over a year ago at 60, after 35yrs as a Production Designer. I’ve been watching your videos as I’ve had a few near misses, and TODAY I’m self taping for a new TV series starring an A-LIST Actor with a Sir to his name! I’m feeling far more prepared after watching your Tips….Thank You, It’s never too late…and who knows xxx

[@tibeihahowillis5836]

Yesterday I did my first live audition I felt so at home I believe there is much more to come and so many memories ahead of me in this industry... thank you for the cheat sheet 🤝

[@utsinboots]

Thanks for the encouragement!!

[@jnotrella5682]

I'm 31 and I see so many aspiring actors full of youth and wonder. Which as someone who's getting on now and only just starting out, it does diminish my own aspirations. This video really helped boost my confidence and give me renewed vigor. Thanks!

[@Mr.Mandthrcrazyworld]

Thanks for your videos!! They are amazing!!

[@VonnHarris2010]

Appreciate this video. I started acting at 37 had a good 10 year run. Haven’t pursued it since 2017 but now I’m going 100 % all in. Thanks

[@ludivineetincelle7838]

Thank you so much 🙏✨💖. I needed much more than i thought ! 🇫🇷

[@littleansweredprayers]

This video really helped me, I'm 15 and I'm going to start taking acting classes to get some preliminary training and experience!

[@dianebray5161]

Good one Kurt, I agree totally! 😊👍

[@davida.walker6060]

Truly Inspired!! 😊 Thanks Ken

[@khwezimkhize7023]

I love your shirt Kurt!👍

[@verawinroth]

I love your KZbin channel, it's very inspiring and I always wonder if I am too old, even though I am only seventeen years old lol. So I definitely needed to hear this. Thank you Kurt!

[@marcelarancio6890]

Hey Kurt, i want to let you know that your a great person because you help other people with your tips.

[@rishahillz6179]

Thank you for making this video!❤️

[@donovanthemba]

That was very helpful, thank you.

[@lindajoycenourse8056]

@Acting Career Center Kurt Yue, thanks for giving props to Ms. Dorothy Steele! I saw her in Black Panther and was knocked out by the sheer dignity and beauty that she projected onto the screen. I started acting after retiring from my "real job" at age 65 and, while I'm not exactly a household name (yet), I have gotten some nice roles and am looking forward to many more. Keep up the great work, Kurt!

[@nataliegonzalez1309]

Absolutely love this great example !

[@simplynaturalcai2661]

Didn’t know about the Black Panther actor that’s awesome! Have heard so many stories about actors starting at a mature age so inspirational. I’m hopeful I’ll still be working in some capacity in the industry as I become a mature adult 😊

[@hoond0gger324]

This video has encouraged me to retake drama classes again, thanks. I am a new Subscriber.

[@ayushsingh789]

Congratulations for 40.8k subscribers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mattwilder4764]

Super inspiring. Thank you!

[@kermitwashington4432]

Great video Kurt. Thanks.

[@The0neWomanShow]

I really needed this, thank you! As a young aspiring/struggling actress, looking at peers my age I always feel the pressure I should be doing more to "catch up". And now that I will be taking on full-time work to save up😢 so less time and energy, the pressure is just compounding but seriously thank you for reminding me that it is never too late.

[@indit68]

this made me feel so much better, i’m 15 and i was worried that i haven’t gotten into acting early enough to actually turn it into an actual career.

[@decoandartswithnica8040]

Thanx now am not worried I will definitely do it and am really so inspired

[@sabaavalishvili5399]

great Video,like always

[@garybland782]

I was 51 when I first decided to audition for an open call with the Old Vic Theatre in London, and I was amazed when I was offered a role. I then went on a year's Theatre Acting course in one of the UK's leading acting colleges. You're never too old, but you must have the desire, and you can develop the craft.

[@JasMcKenzie]

Thanks for this. I've recently started studying in an acting program (via zoom) here in DC. I'll be sixty in a month. Hopefully I'll be able to at least get some work in some of the non-equity theaters in the area after this covid stuff finally goes away. Anyway, I'm having fun.

[@skinnyboykinsley5218]

Thanks for the pep talk

[@chiablum1453]

Thank you for saying that. I had an acting coach who asked to know our ages & left many doubting themselves about being too late to start acting.

[@hallopresto1756]

I literally started watching your videos last week and I saw you yesterday on Greenland

[@paramgill939]

Thanks man this video is realy helpful

[@WaterfallVee]

My first acting experience was when I was 16. It was for a play in high school. At 18, I was in a commercial for a local radio station.

[@kayoldfather-daigle7769]

Thank you for this. Really I mean THANK YOU. I had an acting teacher here in LA say to me "If you have not made it by now, it's not going to happen". It devastated me. Needless to say, I left the class. It took a lot of re-programming for me to get inspired again. I decided to stop listening to toxic teachers and start over with beginners mind--even though I have been acting for years-clean slate. Your KZbin channel is how I am getting back on that horse. 🏇😀. I will be taking online classes with Houde school of acting. Thanks for that recommendation. You are the best.

[@AndreaVieiraCE]

It's never too late to do anything... I love this video 😍

[@VeronikaMindal]

Thank you it’s really helping😅

[@levidelrio2281]

Thank you for the motivation

[@terryjerry1839]

thank you for this!

[@BMA2.0]

Awesome video thanks

[@glammadam58]

WOW!!!!!! THIS TRULY INSPIRED ME SO MUCH!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Here I thought I was to old. AMEN!🤗😘🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🧡💜💙💚❤️🧡💜💙💚❤️😉

[@vfernandes30]

Thank you for this... 🙏🏾

[@lakshyasharma3788]

You are the best Kurt yue sir

[@diandrawright9357]

I’m 21 years old Starting my Shurtleff acting class next week. So excited 🥰

[@user-ui2tl9ik9b]

How much it cost ?!

[@danielcichetti5697]

Hi Kurt, I just recently found your page and its videos. I also remember you from Cobra Kai. When I was a kid I fantasized a scenario about being a big child star, but in reality, I never really pursued it. To this day I continued to modify that fantasy as I grew up. Now I’m 45. I’m a licensed certified teacher, but I don’t hold a full-time teaching position making a teacher salary on a step pay scale. I am a substitute teacher and get paid a daily per diem rate. When the pandemic closed schools in 2020, subs were not needed. I began to rethink my future as an educator. I thought about the two times I submitted applications and never received a phone call for an interview and in one case being passed over for a short-term assignment in science for another substitute(not in his certification area). I also consider that my certification content area (Earth & Space Science) is not in great demand in my state, especially at the high school level as a core course. My subject is mostly taught in middle school where topics in my subject area are broken down into different grades and not all together in one grade. Personally, I do not relish the middle school setting as I deem the atmosphere as very childish as I teach towards a collegiate level. During the pandemic, I thought about my fantasy as an actor again more so with the negative climate in schools about what could be said, taught, or read. I was thinking maybe I should try to pursue it. I began reading up on acting (after 40) and eventually found many videos such as yours and Wendy Alane Wright. I’m from Philadelphia and there are many acting schools to choose from in the city and suburbs and I’m evaluating all of them. Philadelphia has been a hub where some major productions have come to town like “Mare of Easttown.” There is a studio in Delaware County (DELCO) where I live that opened a few years back. I’m looking to begin a change in 2024. I can do some gigs locally and still substitute teach in between. I work for a substitute company where I can choose when and where to work so it would be easy to take off if needed. Thanks for the videos.

[@Lenaa-ry1lj]

Thank you so much!!!❤️

[@ElJoshPaul]

I’m 26, I thought I was too old. Thank you for this video, just subscribed!

[@KatarinaDelarose]

I started an interest in acting when I was 15/16 and did some acting at that time. Some stuff happened so I stopped but I did very small stuff here and there. Now at the age of 26 (27next month) I’ve decided I wanna pursue acting and am trying to enter classes. But I won’t lie it creeps in my head that I’m to old for this, obviously that’s not true but that’s anxiety for you. Your videos help ease a lot of my anxiety’s I’m very grateful to you. 💙

[@ifbbproisraelhernandezjr.8601]

I’m 40 years old and I want to be an actor. In July I will start taking acting classes in Orlando. This video inspired me Thank you !

[@user-ui2tl9ik9b]

How much it cost ?!

[@dorotheekarekezi]

Amazing quality content!! New subscriber here 👋

[@creativia6639]

I'm turning 30 later this year, and I was planning to find a class and an agency after the pandemic. Good luck to everyone who has similar plans! ^^

[@truongtholam8318]

Thank you for your video to make my dream come to true 😘

[@miltongreenjr3883]

I’ve started at 42

[@learnerdhruvverma9153]

Hey! That's when Boman Irani started acting!

[@ozzysphabmixay]

Leaving one for dorothy steel, inspirational 🔥🔥🔥

[@lesliemctavish4300]

Thankyou!Kurt!

[@Ducky4Dinner]

Ye finally I am 11 and really want to be an actor and this is A GREAT HELP 👍

[@McDiver1955]

i did local theater 30 years ago and i was in my 30's then. no previous experience not even a 4th grade play. ;D now retired i am starting out as a background extra. i look at it as a free education in to the workings of making a movie. i plan to see just how far i can make it this time around.

[@JugglerLou]

I like the Activisions game sounds of Pitfall in your theme music!

[@azizbek_9181]

Thank you very very much!

[@JeffreyWollam]

The younger the better but the truth is you're never to old if you love acting and enjoy it, the difference is the level of success you achieve given that as one gets older thay have less time. In short if you love acting and simply can't stop thinking about it take classes and enjoy the journey.

[@rayneparker7421]

Wow. Inspirational. 33 year old single mom of two and looking to find a acting class. Looking to get my kids involved as well

[@godsdaughter2614]

Thank you!!

[@vandersonvalley5924]

Started 27 and now I’m 29 and I’m really pushing for it. You just have to trust the process

[@warrencastro-diaz9711]

Yes !!! I'm a beginner and I'm 50 and proud

[@fwxmannga]

This helped me out

[@clydepace9203]

Wow! I thought I was setting a record by starting at 67. Thanks to Dorothy Steel, I don't feel so intimidated by starting at my age. Thanks for telling us about her!.