The Reality Of Being A Working Actor In Hollywood - Alex Sol

[@jfa42]

Very well articulated by a man who clearly knows what he's talking about! Bravo!

[@josiahburgess9766]

He clearly doesn't know what he's talking about. He's a loser. He's weak. He's stupid and weak. He has nothing to offer. He could be great if he desired it but he clearly doesn't. Maybe its in his biological programming.

[@frankbalazs8816]

I've been Acting for over 25 years!! Depression is so difficult to overcome!! One day you're on Cloud 9.....next week depressed as HELL when the job's done and the phones not ringing or on SET so to say...but there's nothing I'd rather be..Frank Balazs jr

[@aravindh5216]

How is cinema field in US? DO you all goes to directors office regularly?

[@ShayneJoseph23]

It’s a cutthroat industry for sure

[@BluezFan91]

Very good interview. I played poker for a living. It’s a lot of losing and having to be ok with it but that’s just money and questioning my skills. I can’t imagine feeling emotionally rejected, broke, and not knowing when that next gig might come. I honestly never really realized how much work acting is. How tough it can be and how much luck is involved. You gotta be a little crazy to be in that life. But I respect it.

[@kamariatoure42]

Living in Los Angeles, he articulated this well. I moved here to become an actress, but if I'm gonna put my blood sweat and tears into something, I need security/ stability first.

[@michaelsix9684]

learn computers or medical skill, do acting later on the side, many ways to make money that are easier with benefits too

[@DanielGennaro]

I’m with ya. It’s so expensive. It’s hard to make ends meet working 24/7 and pursue acting on side unless parents are paying your bills

[@sickobamba1260]

and how is it now after a year?

[@siennamiel-wb7nl]

This is me i need to support myself only friends would do that but the stigma when I do book something big but it’s like what does the industry expect me to do until then

[@aarenfourever]

​​@@DanielGennaro Parents paying YOUR bills? Your bills are not your parents. Don't believe, for a second, that they're okay with that. Many parents are ignored until "grown" children need money. Do those "grown kids" ever consider that, if they have siblings, they may also be begging a parent for money? No. That doest not occur to them. What's with "certain kids" accepting that parents are the final option? It's not okay to "bleed" a parent of $$$ they earned or saved. Can't find a job? Keep looking AT LEAST 5 days a week, every week, and, you WILL land employment....or, start a business... This unsolicited advice is for any 20-something or (god-forgive!) 30-something adult who thinks it's okay to sponge off of a parent. That is irresponsible.

[@LennyTurner]

'Don't ask them to make you feel okay, make THEM feel okay'. Sound advice from a sound man.

[@ThinkTarun]

"Five auditions a week, book none of them" - RELATE

[@theman2017inc]

It’s said madness is doing the same thing excepting a different result Actors,if we’re being brutally honest, are mad, masochistic and to a certain extent narcissistic IF one wants to make it in this business

[@davywilliams8048]

Super seasoned veteran... Such wisdom, so many years in the acting and audition trenches.

[@theman2017inc]

You make it like it’s going to WAR!!! working a professional actor? No wonder the majority just give up

[@angelapritchard6640]

From where I’m standing... you were a success and didn’t even know it! I look forward to the day I book a Nachos or Vaseline Commercial! Oh! Happy Day!

[@oisinmckenna1054]

Making that money for that amount of time as an actor is incredibly impressive. By any measure he is a success. To any young actors out there I believe the point of this to take away is that your definition of success has to be that of first financially based material success, just making an okay living from what you love doing and pursuing is enough. You don’t need 7 oscars and a name.

[@commonsense6794]

Well said............. nothing more important than the voice of experience!! Wishing you well.......... best of luck.

[@josiahburgess9766]

Common Stupidity and Moronic is more like it.

[@Ryuxcx]

Amazing. Well put into words and feelings none the less . Bravo !

[@Trustamania]

Hollywood or refinery or warehouse...ur gonna deal with b.s., nepotism, jealousy, insecurity etc...its LIFE

[@generic53]

I don't think he's telling the truth about his "fools gold" comment. For some reason I think he changed his mind about saying that originally. I think he meant that MOST actors/actresses never make a living in the business.

[@liquidbraino]

This is wisdom anyone could benefit from, actor or not. And I wonder how much of his wisdom comes from BEING an actor?

[@TheHonestTruth]

75k a year in LA is pretty much 20k everywhere else in the country.

[@DanielGennaro]

Been debating on moving to LA. But man it’s so expensive I’ll be working 24/7 to make ends meet at 1400 a month rent. With no experience I’d like to pursue it on the side. But should probably start in a smaller market obviously like Atlanta Chicago or Miami somewhere

[@danielcristiangarcia2881]

Trucking industry the same chasing it like fouls gold you described it perfectly my friend

[@jasonsmith530]

You will be begging for work but then you will finally get some, not much,money! Actors I salute you

[@josiahburgess9766]

I don't know what you're talking about. Cuz you're one of them bro.

[@Pamoroom]

My Man Is Speaking The Truth

[@simoneaustin8076]

wow! salary sounds great to me! fun work, doing what you love and getting paid is a bonus. its a privilege.

[@TaylorMallory]

Yes! Right on the head! Sooo true!

[@michaelsix9684]

he did very well, most actors barely survive, it's like Ranger school every day

[@TheJordanJones]

Yup - the business doesn't care how talented you are - it's not as easy as it seems to get work. I've been in it for 20 years - still haven't had a break but I keep going. He made 6 figures that's amazing. I wish I had that LMFAO!

[@Corina-dq2my]

I was lucky. I made my first (and only ) audition, even though I was only doing it because a friend put me up to it. I didn't actually expect anything from it, but I was called back after passing a screen test. They were interested in me being in the lead female role. So, I think that a part of me knew inside, that I could make it. I don't know how I knew, I just knew. But I wish I would have pursued it more. I think he's right though about the rejection. I think that most people assume that actors who are famous snagged roles right out the gate. But that's not the case. Many of them admitted that they were rejected a lot before finally making it. I also think some people just want to be famous but don't have the whatever IT is, to make it. Many people have talent, but they're looking for more than just that. But if you love acting, then do it. Go out and do it with CONFIDENCE.

[@exitparadise2244]

more kids need to see this

[@faisalalrubaye6505]

Why?

[@jakes.5762]

@@faisalalrubaye6505 So more kids will think twice about moving to LA to get into the entertainment industry.

[@artemis997]

Great interview. Thank you

[@josiahburgess9766]

Uh...NO. Not great Interview. Read Rasputin or Charles Manson. JUst don't be boring. Anything but boring.

[@mbroderick1984]

very well said brother

[@josiahburgess9766]

I don't know why all of you are getting so excited. Its just another robot like you and me. There is nothing special about you Him or me. When you want something you will do whatever you have to do in order to get it. All of society is Hollywood. All the countries and the cities in the world are Hollywood. Nothing is real. This is a dream. A living nightmare. Use your fucking imagination which seems to be so lacking.

[@makaveli444]

Puerfectly executed

[@madisongrace4851]

wow much respect!!! very articulate.i really enjoyed this!

[@josiahburgess9766]

Darling you're stupid. That's why you enjoyed it.

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Gotta admire this guy, he's dedicated to the craft and can honestly claim the title of 'Professional Actor'.

[@josiahburgess9766]

We are All Professional Actors in this big fat fake Lie called society. Congratulations. You've finally arrived. Our lives are meaningless and nothing matters.

[@blackleaf3189]

Josiah Burgess You good, bro?

[@johnforkner]

Who is this guy?

[@charlita25]

What’s wrong with being a commercial actor? The my dream

[@djcarver6330]

Where are good places to go for beginner actors?

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Get in a class

[@serenitybeats1677]

KZbin is a great start, acting books, community theater, and acting classes

[@kristinadevine707]

To Hell!!!

[@angelachanellehuang5663]

It sounds like a business

[@CanadianPenny]

Still sounds better than trying to work in academia

[@danielcristiangarcia2881]

Reminds me of truck driving

[@JohnSmith-nm4zd]

Most of being an actor is being unemployed

[@dpi8599]

You have to have a look but not necessarily hot attractive and some talent as in craft or charisma in order to make it in Hollywood. If you lack these qualities then you won't make it or are doing gig assignments only.

[@JD-zd8tm]

I love nachos with cheese

[@ravikurup8350]

Who is this guy..

[@filmcourage]

Alex Sol

[@EnglishmanInDallas]

What about when you're starting out at 47?

[@filmcourage]

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[@elainelockhart55]

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[@TacoGrande007]

Nothing useful here. Just basic common sense advice that every actor should know by now. Lesson learned is that you don't want to be actor. Be a film maker or director because they call the shots. Some directors star in their own movie instead of waiting for someone to cast them in a movie. Just remember that while you are using up your valuable youth trying to "make it" in Hollywood there are others busy investing in the stock market and real estate. In 20 years, chances are they will be retired because they made smart financial decisions while you are still struggling to get another acting job. Let that thought sink in.

[@benitoeremita3456]

Yes but what happens to the passion you have for acting?

[@beowulf7893]

Lmao are you aware that you can become an actor and invest in real estate and stock market at the same time?

[@philleotardo1500]

I swear people like you the answer to everything is “invest in the stock market and real estate you’ll retire in 20 years” as if you don’t have to have some sort of knowledge in those fields and have to also make the RIGHT decisions on top of that, as if retiring in 20 years is possible for majority of people, as if investing in stocks and real estate doesn’t require you to be in the loop with what’s happening at your property you have bought, what if the stocks you invested in crash? People like you love to talk like you have all the answers and the next up and coming actor should just give up that dream and passion, and just follow your amazing unbreakable life plan. Stop being such a know it all and let people pursue dreams if they wish.

[@philleotardo1500]

There’s also nothing useful here in the comment you made. You sound like Tai Lopez, STOCKS, KNAAAAWLEDGE.

[@tylerhill40]

Sounds like a terrible life.

[@xmaseveeve5259]

Transgenders.