Hollywood Actors Share Their Success Secrets

This Film Courage video is a culmination of dozens of interviews we have done over the past 5+ years with Hollywood actors. It covers the craft, strategy, mindset, business principles, and the ups and downs that all actors face. It's filled with clues to their success.
This video features Aaron Eckhart, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Katey Sagal, James Franco, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, Aaron Paul, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, Cynthia Nixon, Miles Teller, Tobey Maguire, Jim Gaffigan, Mandy Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Clive Owen, Alexander Skarsgård, Omari Hardwick and a whole lot more.
We've made this video for actors but we can see it benefiting all creatives. It was fun for us to put together and we hope you get a lot out of it.
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00:05 - Mindset
52:30 - Craft
1:37:18 - Stories
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[@kevinphiri873]

It’s not a coincidence that you are watching this video. You’re on your way to something great.

[@sunnybunny333]

I love KZbin friends. No one close to you supports you like a KZbin #soultribe I’m biting that mf boogie man’s toe! I’d rather be rejected than not make the audition. This is my soul. This is my purpose. This is my passion. I will keep moving forward! 😁

[@BintAbubakr]

@@sunnybunny333 🧡 #SoulTribe

[@philoxnaraka4752]

Thx man, hope you become your best version of yourself!

[@mopingraptor3000]

yesss god bless u bro☺️💪🏾

[@juanh6149]

Wow!! What a great comment... You are right.... perseverance.

[@realjcoop182]

" I'd rather get rejected than miss the audition." I feel that so heavy 😭

[@twoforfreepodcast5513]

real talk

[@yarosanga7850]

RealJCoop I was literally going to write that down because it’s powerful and shows dedication.

[@SwaggaJonez1]

Big facts

[@NadirahShakir]

Dawggggg!!! So many don’t even hey the opportunity.....

[@itscupidk]

Frl

[@FlorasHormones]

it's definitely hard when people around you, constantly doubt you.

[@calebcash5434]

keep it up

[@MilitantTalker]

Change who you have around you...😉

[@FlorasHormones]

@@MilitantTalker good advice!

[@michaelslater6839]

FlorasHormones I understand. The support of friends and family can be so important. But an unshakable belief in yourself is even more important. I understand how much those around you can have a positive or negative influence on your self confidence. But just try to think of it like the temporary rejection that even the best of actors get when they read for role and don’t get the part. Set your acting goals. Make a commitment to achieving them. Then take action to pursue your goals. First you must picture yourself in your mind acting and getting paid. Visualize how those around you will react. Feel the pride you will feel and the respect you will get. Do this every morning and night. You can literally manifest your own success. But you must also take action and “Show up“ for casting calls. Think only about what you want to achieve. Avoid thinking about the past or anything negative, such as the negative opinions of others. Do this, and you will be a success. Quantum physics how proven that we CAN manifest the destiny we want. Now go “Break a leg”! (They say this instead Good luck in the acting profession).

[@jupiterdrops7752]

True

[@MathewBall]

“Without training, they lacked Knowledge. Without knowledge, They lacked confidence. Without confidence, They lacked victory. - Julius Caesar -

[@johnbiondi2993]

I screenshoted the shit out of that.

[@blondiealderson]

I needed that thank u

[@maddietrout719]

Thank you for this

[@flippy66]

Except Julius Caeasr never said that. The structure is wrong for anything in Latin, and there's zero evidence attributing this piece of pseudo-profundity to him.

[@MathewBall]

@@flippy66 I can only go on what I see on the many websites which credit Julius Caesar for the quote. Whether or not it's credited to Julius Caesar, Sun-Tzu's Art of War, or whoever is quoted for saying it that doesn't change the importance or relevance of the quote does it!?

[@xarievans7978]

I'll be seeing you all on the red carpet soon

[@EarthWorms77]

HAHAAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YOU SHOULD BE A COMEDIAN LMFAO

[@igweifunanyamichael7414]

Yea bro

[@yvonnelasten7424]

YES!!!

[@liquidbraino]

I've already been on the red carpet. Hated it.

[@liquidbraino]

But I was doing security at the Oscars so... (that's why I hated it). The only cool thing about it was that I got an Oscars pass out of it, which I still have. Unfortunately it says "security" at the bottom and I'm not wearing a tux on the pass photo. I looked like a dork in my security uniform. Oh yeah, and I got to walk across the red carpet. That was pretty fucking cool. But every thing else about it sucked big fat donkey dicks.

[@MathewBall]

''Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and Something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.'' - Lance Armstrong -

[@liquidbraino]

"Pain is temporary; film is forever." - Me

[@roccokeilen6177]

Really! Thank you for that!!!

[@MathewBall]

@@roccokeilen6177 👍🏼

[@SnailHatan]

“I love steroids and performance enhancing drugs” -Lance Armstrong

[@MathewBall]

@@SnailHatan Slow 👏🏼Slow 👏🏼Slow👏🏼.

[@MathewBall]

''Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own.'' - Bruce Lee -

[@trivellekoolaidrian6921]

Finally someone types the quote correctly.

[@Gggg-cq1ih]

Digest what you need to nurish yourself..then shit out the rest.....but never wipe! - me

[@beautifuldreamer8803]

I wish I saw these types of videos at 15 when I was first thinking about acting.

[@danaliu3295]

You still can 🤷‍♀️

[@analytics_1514]

I'm 15, just staring to think about going into acting.

[@albaoneill9867]

You can still go for it !

[@rebecaqmusic]

Silver Gate Stables get into classes!

[@talik894]

go for it , it dont matter wat age dont go to the grave with no regrets

[@surgem6089]

I've been acting and going to classes and auditions, doing plays ets for about 4 and half years now... I still haven't gotten a break but that's ok , I do it for the love for the craft and building characters.. I'll always be an actor even if theres no industry..you gotta just keep at it. All else is secondary.

[@Darian571]

keep going

[@surgem6089]

@@Darian571 thank you brotha ... be safe man

[@calebcash5434]

good stuff bro people like u are what make this industry so epic

[@hassanmohamud3096]

You should maybe leave your agency?

[@jaysokay3202]

I'm answering just to let you know that I'm prouf of you

[@MathewBall]

''Champions aren't made in the ring, they are merely recognized there. You can map out a fight plan or a life plan, but when the action starts, it may not go the way you planned, and you're down to your reflexes, training your preparation, perseverance. That's where your roadwork shows. If you cheated on that in the dark of the morning, well, you're going to get found out now, under the bright lights.'' - Joe Frazier -

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Mathew Ball, wonderful! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThisIsInfamousJBlack]

Despite the negative comments that may come, I hope people focus on the words of inspiration that come from people who have achieved their dreams. Call it whatever you want, but for the people who need to hear this Believe in yourself. You are your biggest advocate.

[@oeu3669]

ThisIsInfamousJBlack everything you said!!!! Because these are people who have accomplished something bigger than a lot of people imagine. Rejection rejection rejection and for some it’s easier - because they have rich parents to fall Back on but for others it’s harder because of the financial difficulties involved in pursuing this dream of telling stories. Believe in yourself indeed. Seems cliche but it’s the crux of it. And I’ve experienced it

[@remmendoza4715]

ThisIsInfamousJBlack Thank you I will, I appreciate it!

[@JRob594]

I've always had a strong passion for acting/entertainment ever since I was younger I dreamt of being in the industry I'm gonna keep praying and working towards my goals no matter what

[@filmcourage]

Keep putting in that work Joseph.

[@ivegotajarofdirtbetch]

Same here. Good luck to you.

[@SvintMvrcus]

Bill Duke 3:00 I’m coming back to this every time I get discouraged. This was my fav part of the whole video

[@madiba4ever210]

EPIC wasn’t he! Wishing you the best!

[@aymanlockhartable]

Always wanted to be an actor when I was a child. Until this day it’s eating me inside to still do it!

[@Goldwaterflow]

Go for it !!!!!

[@marilu3614]

Go for it! You don't necessarily have to be a famous actor, you can go to your local community theater and gain good skill and move on to bigger projects

[@bigingtv7315]

Marilu no disrespect but that’s a terrible mindset to have going into something like that ..if you aren’t reaching for the stars don’t even bother

[@tamarabernard8406]

DO IT. YOU DO NOT WANT TO LIVE WITH REGRETS. BELIEVE IN YOU. YOU GOT THIS!!!! -Jennah Haile

[@kelvinr.tobias3761]

What’s stopping you

[@misskalkuliert3976]

Next year I will be 30. This year I realized that my life as it is, is incomplete. I never realized that my dreams- the ones I had from the very young age were still unfulfilled. I always loved to work with people, loved to make people smile and laugh. Regardless how many times I got disappointed or thrown down, I got back up. I survived, I am still here. I want to do this. I want to become an actor. I want to be great and remembered. I want to make people smile, cry and feel joy. Prepare yourself USA. I'm going to be a top actor and nothing will stop me.

[@user-qe7bt9dz1l]

Miss Kalkuliert Consider yourself blessed I just turned 33 and still trying to become an actor.

[@rebecaqmusic]

I’m 30 and I realized after many years of pursuing college trying to settle for the regular 9-5, that I now have to really give myself a chance to pursue my dreams as a musician and actor. I’ve been taking classes for acting on and off since I was 16 and now I have this fire in me to take the next step for representation and never stop training. It’s essential! Never give up no matter how old you are!

[@gleerious]

How is it going?:)

[@marivic-the-maverick]

@@rebecaqmusic how’s it going for you now?

[@JAZJ]

One of my friends has been in Hollywood pursuing acting since his early 20s; Today, he is in his 30s, living out of his van, and working for a company that builds retail spaces shelving and countertops. Hollywood, it's a tough business to break into if one doesn't make the right connections and being at the right place at the right time. Very entrepreneurial-type business.

[@johannatr3720]

@emerson • but if you don‘t try you will never know and maybe you will regret it one day

[@SnailHatan]

@@johannatr3720 Who cares? Everyone has regrets. There are more important things than acting

[@johannatr3720]

@@SnailHatan yeah I wasn’t judging. It depends on the person but I would personally regret that most days of my life

[@vaishx]

Well it’s not just that. You have to keep networking. It’s not just go out and audition, it’s also developing a network of people who can help get you to where you want to be

[@dailydonny9471]

@@SnailHatan there are more important things to you For the rest of us here not being an actor is like not living

[@joanjackson8582]

I have been wanting to be a actress and model from a teenager. I am 62 I have worked for 32 years as a computer analyst. I love the idea of living someone else’s experience and being able to feel the difference Of who I really a.m. and who I can portray. I don’t want to leave this earth without knowing my full potential’s. Don’t know how I set all on this video and watch the full two hours. So inspiring

[@Bfolks84]

It’s nice to hear these stories... as an actor currently going through it.. I’ve haven’t booked in 2 years.. have had rejection after rejection...but I keep going, keep training, continue moving forward even when it’s tough...I know one day it will be worth it.

[@josephwilliams6066]

Keep doing, you'll get it. I think you're a great actor!

[@Bfolks84]

@@josephwilliams6066 thank you so much !!! I greatly appreciate your positive words!

[@user-yr2kt8tp2t]

Do you have a job while you audition ? Or are you struggling?

[@Bfolks84]

@@user-yr2kt8tp2t I have a job while auditioning. I’m also a professional ASL interpreter.

[@1smallfish340]

@Bfolks84 How are things now? Best of luck!!

[@MathewBall]

"Let me tell you something you already know the world ain't all sunshine and rainbows It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently If you let it you, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life but it ain't about how hard you hit It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward how much you can take and keep moving forward that's how winning is done." - Rocky Balboa -

[@oeu3669]

Mathew Ball you’re really out here motivating us in the comments!!!

[@lovekimmy136]

Yes

[@penandpaws8079]

I guess, I get how people get discouraged and down after getting rejection after rejection but for me it's like this: all the other doors closed. Except this one. Everything fell into place and got me to where I could practice my craft. It's part of my journey to grow and build and learn everything I can to become the person I was put into this world to be--- and even if I get rejected, or if I quit, I'll still be going back to the minimum wage or boring office job in the end to try to make ends meet. I'd rather practice my craft and hustle while I struggle. At least then I'm still doing what I'm meant to do and not walking away from Destiny.

[@sfwjinyoung7990]

I’m starting acting class next semester and I’m in love with acting I love being on camera. When I’m on camera I can be me, I can show the world who I am. I’m not shy because I love it. But I’m so insecure that people are gonna hate me.

[@andrewpapeko5943]

How’s your acting career going?

[@kscproductionatl88]

All it takes is One Yes! Keep Auditioning! 🏆

[@TatianaBalashova]

Thank you! ❤ Really enjoy watching the interviews

[@kingjaries]

I have always enjoyed watching movies, tv shows etc. and never considered acting due to the typical "I can't do it" behavior. I recently was able to begin acting in some sense, I got two background roles and was instantly fascinated. Now as I am finishing a Psychology degree, I want to act more than ever. I have to agree the best way to get better or grow is to simply "do it". I wish everyone the best of luck! Don't Stop!

[@moniquevamado]

Thank you for this, Karen & David! This is a treasure trove of inspiration for any artist!

[@filmcourage]

Thanks Monique! We are proud of this one and hope others can draw inspiration from it.

[@actingschoolxxl9564]

Wonderful! It's so important to learn from the best! Thanx for sharing this!!!

[@marivic-the-maverick]

Getting injured during a stunt scene on Blue Bloods back in 2016 has really stunted the momentum that I was in. It resulted in Traumatic brain injury which sucks because my memorization skills have severely declined. I know that we are our own worst enemy but I am determined to get back to set SOON. I will not become complacent. I am grateful for this compilation of golden nuggets from fellow actors who never gave up. My hope is to see some of you reading this on a set and work work work. Who’s with me? Never ever give 🆙

[@nonda64]

Pray for you, come back stronger

[@marivic-the-maverick]

@@nonda64 thx so much!

[@echoingamy]

I’m with you!

[@luciuscarter1233]

Did u get compensation otherwise u can sue

[@twoforfreepodcast5513]

damn Aaron eckhart is speaking directly to my soul.

[@haroldhofer1436]

My cousin is an actress, and I was on the phone with her the other night and she said prepare for rejection, and prepare to sacrifice stuff for this job.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Thank you Film Courage

[@thereseember2800]

For actors, perhaps a helpful metaphor might be to think of a “no” or a “rejection” as merely a “positive ion”-the number of which happens to occur as more prevalent at intersections and stop signs within a city. Think of a “yes” as merely a “negative ion”-which might happen to occur less frequently spaced (yet more lengthened) within a city as a freeway.

[@chyrellegraham5788]

Therese Ember I like that

[@Yourmomshassole]

It doesn’t hurt to have a best friend with a celebrity father either…

[@brandonmoore8135]

thank you for this video I know it was a lot of work

[@filmcourage]

Doing our best. Enjoyed putting this one together. Definitely takes time. Thanks for your comment.

[@arise1668]

The healing comes from acknowledging the lessons. Keep up the efforts!

[@liquidbraino]

0:31 Plan B = permission to fail. Never GIVE yourself permission to fail.

[@Lady_effie]

Thank you for share this wonderful video 👍🏻very inspired 🎬

[@nevertiii]

this is beautiful. the beauty in the struggle is the truest thing in life

[@alexbensley7257]

I believe in you all. I hope you achieve your dreams and manifest them every day. God Bless You all anything is possible in life :) see you all on the screen!!!

[@StoryMapsDanYouTube]

Great mix. Don't give up!

[@OfficialAlexandria_]

This just motivated me to go harder in my acting career!!! Thank you!!

[@elidoesrandom1770]

Don't give up

[@LianaBuzea]

This material is really good! Substitute "acting" with "entrepreneurship" and you get the same high quality motivational material! 💯

[@MathewBall]

@1:18:39 Michael O'Neill talking about being free and how the legendary English actor Sir John Gielgud "Has gotten free" I feel that is the same for all of the entertainment industry whether it's Sport, Music or Acting the feeling of being free to express your self without breaking the boundaries/rules of your job. Some Great actors, as well as some great athletes, speak of an out-of-body experience where they are in the moment free-flowing in mind, spirit, emotion, instinct, thought and actions and that's where their perfect performances come together.

[@jaysifford8276]

Thank you for the wealth of knowledge and Inspiration. I Am Greater because of this Video. Live Well Good Times

[@filmcourage]

Glad to see you find some inspiration here. Our best to you Jay!

[@TheDaquickent]

KEEP GOIN IF ITS WHAT YOU WANT

[@actingacademy7465]

This a great video. Lots of great advice

[@thecarrollfamily2769]

Just keep showing up!!

[@alexjokic6820]

Love it! Thank you guys for this Video! "IMDb Alex Jokic" Started in July 2018, and had few Auditions, 2 Films already. One Student Short Film and another one Feature Film / Featured as Deputy in " No Running" Sci-Fi (Fade to Black LLC ) Love every minute of it!

[@imrawanali]

Don’t give up on yo dreams 🙏🏼 you will wait for that moment and cry outta joy and the feeling of winning

[@Immarkyo58]

Good advice. Gotta keep at it.

[@perrypack2310]

35:49 mark. #ThatPart is my life right now and its truly a blessing 🙏🏽🎭

[@jasonnasiry]

Awesome video with great value, keep up the great content!

[@filmcourage]

Thanks Jay,! We're glad you found this one.

[@iaaronsharif]

Wow what a video, KZbin amazes me every day

[@filmcourage]

Thanks, glad this one found you.

[@homaralexanderxg]

This is so helpful, It is not easy but just have fun in auditions. Get into it. Be nice, appreciative...I had fun in two of my auditions. for one of em I got a callback a few weeks later. Also for one of them the director/producer/writer/orchestrator called me and offered me the role after auditioning and I said Yes. Just do it

[@aulioivan]

It's so beautiful to see how much love and support exist in this comment section, as an immigrant actor in California for 2 years, I can't complain, there's tons of blessings coming for all of us. Thanks to every single person who spread positive energy and genuinely support ✨ In case you're going through difficult times, please don't quit!

[@johncrouch1868]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kadarprice7925]

I don’t care if acting isn’t stable, I enjoy the craft. So many people tell me that I have to have “several streams of income”, and if I love doing several things and am blessed with those things being monetized, then blessed be to God. I despise this idea that it seems like you HAVE to be this entrepreneur type person to be successful in life. Do what you want to do, and do it because it makes you happy, not because of money or fame, do it because it speaks to you. Whatever you love doing, keep doing it and lean on God. Everything will work out 💪🏾

[@mychalsimmons4177]

This is a great video it lets you know what it’s like for other actors but I wonder what aspiring Film directors go through.....probably the same level of rejection. 😎

[@stanhristakev]

Thank you very much for this video!!

[@filmcourage]

Thanks for watching Stan!

[@stanhristakev]

Pleasure is all mine!

[@zekefit]

The Bill Duke park gave me chills

[@dj-hw7vt]

This video was soo inspirational. When I saw the time I was like 2hours “yeah no” but It was definitely worth It...!!!

[@brunosauter]

I adore these snippets of #wisdom, thanks for sharing! 🎬💥🚀

[@filmcourage]

Thank you!

[@TinaPonce888]

Thank you for putting all these together.

[@praveenmishra430]

Thank you for this.

[@carinarivera]

Remember as an actor it has to due with luck but be ready.

[@amandaquoff6480]

“DAMN THIS GOES FOR A WHOLE 2 HOURS" -me 2020

[@joesatva]

Thank you 🙏

[@blaz454]

Watching this gives me hope that I'm on my way to be a good actor in Hollywood

[@jashwantchowdhary3008]

Right place at right time = "the" opportunity

[@kimleamays7111]

I get the same high on an audition as I do on set. It's weird....I know. But I love it! ALL (WELL MOST) OF IT!! 😢😂

[@goldiph6675]

Waw spot on!

[@Thetrendingamapaino]

i missed my audition january and i wanted to go bad but to be honest i wasnt prepared but now im well equipt and ready for anything

[@Speakyourpeace515]

Thank you

[@aieshagreenlee947]

Patel is a really good one to pay attention to!!

[@davemccrea9000]

Sean Kanan comes on, first one I don't recognize, and basically nails the real key in making it........you have to find a way to be happy while you're looking for parts

[@filmcourage]

Glad you found this one David. Thanks for the comment.

[@Michasha9]

Everyone's journey is different. There will be many highs and lows just keep moving forward

[@landonhall8782]

Contentment is one of the keys to true happiness.

[@AlexandriaLeighTV]

I so agree with Ravi Patel. I learned that this year that I can’t rely on the things that bring me joy as the only source of income or happiness!

[@michaelslater6839]

FlorasHormones I understand. The support of friends and family can be so important. But an unshakable belief in yourself is even more important. I understand how much those around you can have a positive or negative influence on your self confidence. But just try to think of it like the temporary rejection that even the best of actors get when they read for role and don’t get the part. Set your acting goals. Make a commitment to achieving them. Then take action to pursue your goals. First you must picture yourself in your mind acting and getting paid. Visualize how those around you will react. Feel the pride you will feel and the respect you will get. This is known as Emotionalized Visualization...Do this every morning and night, see it and feel the feelings that come with success. You can literally manifest your own success. But you must also take action and “Show up“ for casting calls. Think only about what you want to achieve. Avoid thinking about the past or anything negative, such as the negative opinions of others. Do this, and you will be a success. Quantum physics how proven that we CAN manifest the destiny we want. Now go “Break a leg”! (They say this instead Good luck in the acting profession).

[@gabrielscruggsjr9492]

Also I was a theatre Major in college and I learned more on set and on stage outside of college just by actually doing it. So college is good but you do not need college. I repeat you DO NOT NEED IT. Many have done it without a formal education. But theatre is a good training ground before getting into movies or Broadway . Do local and regional Theatre. Get on that stage first before doing movies. Learn where the art all started. There was a stage before there were movies.

[@TheRealKTG1111]

KTG here before the fame

[@Wordsley]

These Rock!

[@Chaveze101]

This is 💯

[@echoingamy]

I have a blind faith that acting is meant for me. Idk where it comes from. It’s like a gravitational pull

[@kruzvalcox]

If you do your work you will get what’s meant for you ❤ don’t give up

[@sanncarter4960]

This video inspired me so much that i'm creating a youtube channel about acting!

[@Alyy4]

Like talking about it ?

[@kenarbia7196]

Thanks

[@filmcourage]

Cheers!

[@luigi_border]

"I'd rather get rejected than to miss it" said it allll man

[@vhopethinker3477]

Dropping out of school here we come

[@debrh.b]

Don't give up! That is good advice . I heard Dolph Lundgren has a hi I.Q and it must be true .

[@kimberlyshanaee]

Actress in the making ☺️☺️☺️☺️🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sb-vc4op]

"...but toes are sensitive " holy moly that was funny

[@Hugo_Tate]

I just wish I knew someone that shared the same dream that’d read scripts with me.

[@jaysokay3202]

wish I waas ur friend then

[@sunnybunny333]

We can all read scripts whether we live close or not! We have zoom! 😁

[@rapidcounty]

I do think I am talented. But i’m not going to lie, the sound of all this competition is intimidating. And for me in the Miami area, I don’t know if it’s a big hot spot for film acting. I’ve wanted to act since i was a little kid, and that is still going for me. I pray that it will workout for me and for all of you great people as well🙏🙏

[@beskidwood]

I am offended!!!! Why? Dolph Lundgren's subtitles missed "Heman"! :) Btw. thank you filmcourage for your great videos. And I am serious here.

[@ooo8421]

18 and since 16 I've known I've wanted to be an actor cause in theory I could be whatever i want. It's the fact that i love living in Iowa and connections I've made here that I don't want to move to LA. I just know if I tried I could be big.

[@liquidbraino]

You don't need to move to LA to be an actor. You can start now. I'm sure there's teachers in your area and most cities have a local theater. You could be performing NOW and maybe in a few years decide whether or not you want to move to LA. If you feel that acting is your passion then go for it. James Franco once said that if you really want to be good at something then why NOT work as hard as you can at it? You already have an advantage because you're starting early. Being an actor is in some ways a lot like gambling, you can play the game of chance and hope it just "works out" or you can play the game which requires skill and have a solid plan. As they say "if you've failed to plan, you've planned to fail". Have a plan; follow through on that plan. Make a list of individual goals and knock them out one at a time. You'll get there.

[@hassanmohamud3096]

@@liquidbraino is it a must to go to acting school?

[@echoingamy]

Believe

[@SuperCarLucky]

@@liquidbrainoy’all are delusional 😂😂

[@liquidbraino]

@@hassanmohamud3096 If you plan to have any longevity in your career then why would you just play at it? I mean if you want to be successful then you need to be good at what you do regardless of *what* you do and if you really want to get good at something why *wouldn't* you work as hard as you possibly can at it? I've noticed that younger generations are always looking for the cheat codes or some shortcut but there is no shortcut to success. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon so you have to think like a marathon runner. You can't just sit on your couch for twelve months eating Doritos and Burritos then suddenly show up on race day expecting to win against ten million other runners who spent the whole year pushing themselves to their limits. Especially in such a competitive market as TV/Film, there are ten million actors registered on IMDb and only about 5,000 are famous. I'm not real good at math but that's roughly 0.003%. That 0.003% is the percentage that was committed enough to work hard at achieving their goals *and* had realistic expectations. Act because you love the craft of acting - not because you're obsessed with fame but too lazy to work for it. I'm not trying to be rude, just brutally honest. You'll make yourself miserable that way but if you fall in love with the *craft* of acting you can pay your bills by doing what you love more than anything in the world. Isn't that enough? BTW: The best place to fall in love with the craft of acting is in an acting class. That's also the best place to begin building your network and self worth as an actor. Second best place to fall in love with acting is on stage. There's no better teacher than a live audience and you never know who might be sitting in that audience. The thing is if you're inexperienced nobody is going to hire you for anything interesting. And if you have nothing on your resume nobody is going to want to cast you when there's ten million other actors to choose from. It's kind of a "Catch 22", you can't get good work if you haven't already done good work. So HOW do you get something for your resume when you have nothing on your resume?? You take acting classes. And the honest to god truth is that I started acting before I took classes and now I regret it. A *good* acting class isn't going to be easy - it WILL be painful at times but acting classes will teach you humility and that's very important in an industry that's full of narcissists. I wish I had trained for at least two years before I even tried to be a professional working actor. I look back on everything I did before I started training and it's all shit but I couldn't see that back then; I didn't have the humility. I want to get rid of it all and start over but all I can do is move forward from where I'm at right now. Can't go back in time; I can't un-film "Batman Returns"; can't remove my name from the credits. Pain is temporary; film is forever. The best piece of advice I can give is this: Never let the word "can't" seep into your vocabulary. That which hinders your task IS your task. And don't let the word "try" ever seep into your vocabulary. Do it or don't do it. Don't make excuses; make a commitment and DECIDE "I am an actor". That's really the level of commitment that it takes - so that you'd never stop acting EVEN IF you knew you'd never become famous. If you can't even commit to something as simple as taking a class then you should focus your efforts and energy on something that you *are* passionate about enough to work hard for it. The second best advice I can give: Don't join SAG/AFTRA until you get the second letter & don't touch IMDb at all. When you've got something that's worth adding to your IMDb page it will happen automatically. Let that happen automatically - THEN sign up on IMDB-Pro but *only* to add your headshots. And third: don't seek out an agent. Let the agent find you and research the agency well before you sign anything. Take a whole day to read over the contract before you sign it and if they try to rush you - rip that contract up and walk out. I'm dead serious... a lot of this (above) may seem trivial but you'll thank me later. I turned down three different agencies before I finally signed with my current agent. And you *don't need* an agent if you're just starting out. Take classes; get headshots; sign up on Actors Access, Casting Networks, Casting Frontier and start submitting; going on auditions; going through rejection after rejection after rejection until you have such a thick skin that it doesn't even phase you anymore. You have to get through the 80% of rejection in order to get to the 20% that's going to pay off. And when the quality of your work speaks for itself *they* (talent agencies) will come looking for YOU -- but so will the scam agencies and there are more scam agencies than real agencies so don't be in a huge rush to get signed. Don't be a typical thirsty (new) actor who's desperate to get famous overnight because it makes you an easy target for scammers. If you find yourself standing in Hollywood, ignore all the fliers on telephone poles and bus stops promising to make you famous if you just hand over $600. They are ALL scams. The thing with SAG (the union, Screen Actors Guild) is that if you have very little experience nobody wants to pay SAG wages to hire you. *You* cost more money for them to hire if you're in the union so you want to wait until you get the "must join" letter. Before that you'll get a "can join" letter - don't do it; wait for the second letter. I have friends who joined SAG too soon and 100% of the time they end up going back home with shattered dreams when all of a sudden nobody will hire them. I've seen it happen a million times, everyone thinks you're not a real actor until you have IMDb credits and your SAG card. They love showing off that card to their friends like "look at me, I'm a *real* actor" but a real actor is a working actor; not somebody who has a faded SAG card which expired ten years ago as they stand behind the register at a Walmart in Wisconsin.

[@dominiquefawnhill6919]

We must always say, “no matter how hard it is, or how bad it gets, I am going to make it.”-Les Brown🌱❤️🌱you got this, keep going and never, and I mean never give up.

[@flippy66]

#1: Luck. Pure luck. Being spotted by the right casting director at the right time. There are so many bad actors out there, they didn't get there on talent or work. Luck is the most important factor. If you're persistent, you may, or may not, luck out.

[@mariannam646]

I will be an successful actress no matter what!

[@magenmyers8499]

Yes you will!

[@nadiasalcedo7990]

Alr see y’all at the met gala👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩😌

[@robertroylston1414]

They need to show the questions asked to get these responses