Why ‘Looking Too Weird’ Shouldn’t Stop You From Acting | Richard E. Grant on Acting

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BAFTA-nominated actor Richard E. Grant has some key insights sure to ring true for aspiring actors! Learn how to overcome the insult and rejection with a good-humoured smile and a healthy dose of determination.
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[@baftaguru]

Do you think perseverance is essential for an actor to succeed?

[@ARMORFC]

BAFTA Guru one thousand percent. As Richard has said, people’s default is “no”... that can be very discouraging for an actor. You being to think, “there surely has to be something wrong with me”... I think that’s a normal thing to go through but also important to get over that by kicking into what is important and why you want to be part of the strorytelling process to begin with. The more you tap into this, the more you realize that your hopes and goals are valid and that which each no you get, you’re that much closer to getting a yes. Keep putting yourself out there... keep knocking on those doors because what we put out, we shall receive. What you sow you shall one day reap... it’s like Karma, cause and effect. Your time will come. In the meantime keep the fire alive. Wow that was entire essay...

[@Bfolks84]

BAFTA Guru 💯 yes!!! I’m an Los Angeles based actor. I don’t have the “commercial” look for me to get discovered walking down down the street. But I LOVE acting . I’ve always wanted to be an actor there was never anything else I’ve wanted to do. So, I keep going. It’s been a road filled with so much rejection, obstacles and struggles but I keep pushing forward. There is nothing else I want to do. I celebrate the small victories when I get them. And I put everything I have in my work. It’s hard psychologically but when those small victories come it makes it all worth it.

[@diegomoreno5927]

@@Bfolks84 There is a market for EVERY character type somewhere. Looks don't matter (they are easily changeable, with make-up artist, costume designers, the plot, etc.). For me is all about talent, but even if you don't have talent you can ALWAYS learn the technique and master it, that will position you in the sight of agents because you work well. For me is all about talent plus artistry, but looks are really not important, since an actors job is also the physical characterization (You can change the way you look for different roles). Still you can achieve plenty with technique alone. I asume you already dance, sing and study with acting teachers.

[@Bfolks84]

Diego Moreno yup! I trained at a 2 year meisner technique conservatory... and I’ve done scene study classes since then. Last summer I did a master class with director Paul Haggis. I was part of a theater company for many years and worked with theater companies throughout Los Angeles/Hollywood. I was in two indie features that were released nation wide on redbox and the other on Amazon prime. I have a national commercial running at this time and an indie feature in post production. I’ve produced two short films. I used to have a hip hop team. And currently I’m taking guitar and voice lessons and I’ve started writing an EP folk album. I have 3 recorded tracks. But, music is a personal thing I do it to stay creative during my lulls as an actor. I’m a professional American Sign Language interpreter and I speak Spanish and French. I also have a black belt in karate and I used to fight kickboxing and trained to be a level 8 power tumbler.

[@diegomoreno5927]

@@Bfolks84 Thats an impressive resume, specially the black belt.

[@nirvananaidoo8780]

He;s not been in many movies. He's not in the media. He doesn't get around much. Yet i've never forgotten him. So many people are forgettable. He has a very memorable look, presence and voice. It's weird that he's not more famous.

[@BoutYoungAnnaLee]

Yea, phenomenal actor. Masterful. He's become more famous since his Oscar nom. It gave him an opportunity to be in some bigger movies, like Star Wars and Logan. Also he played a role in GoT. Shame he missed out on Potter though!

[@MrRichiekaye]

The finest of the best.

[@julievanberkel3058]

Stupid "Professor", shows how much he knew. Richard is an incredible actor and has a great face with an amazing smile. He's a really decent guy, in my opinion.

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

I concur with your sentiment 100% ♡ Australia 2022.

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

The universe was showing off when Richard was made. He makes me smile. He always appears to be truly joyous and relaxed.

[@MsRandomnotes1]

I think Richard is adorable:)

[@daniellem1978]

How can you not love this guy. He's brill

[@wonka3209]

I don`t get it. He was always tall, well-proportioned, with proper facial features and mesmerizing eyes. How all of those can ever be considered as weird looking?? I was a child in 90th and watched The Scarlet Pimpernel every week absolutely mesmerized by Richard E. Grant. His height, his beauty, his haughtiness captured my imagination. I still think this man was born to play arrogant and lordly noblemen.

[@1rwjwith]

Just for his WITHNAIL performance alone he is fantastic as an actor! Of course he is always a believable character in everything I have seen him in.

[@diegomoreno5927]

His face is not "weird looking" itself. It is his facial gestures.

[@aiai-j7i]

I think Richard E. Grant is gorgeous!

[@GrimAnglo]

Pictures please!

[@GrimAnglo]

@@keyserjosaid321 It's for your own benefit. REG has this alluring effect on all women between the ages of 30-55. You must be getting free cuddles all year round.

[@EVILBUNNY28]

Reality Bites that comes with quite the bragging rights I must say. I absolutely adore Richard.

[@pam0626]

Me too! I just watched Jack & Sarah for the first time and thought he was fantastic. Definite leading man material. Then I read the film’s NYT review and the critic tore his looks to shreds. My God, this man is so handsome-his voice, his height and his eyes especially are mesmerizing and he gets better looking with age.

[@weethewriter]

He's always been amazing and his oscar nom is yet another proof of his fine talent! Who cares about how he looks like?

[@jeanhalliday4646]

Loved Withnail & I, his performance is one of the best I have ever seen, love him.

[@Gloopular]

I think Richard looks grand ! That he was able to transmit a maniacal energy via his visage in 'Witnal and I' was amazing !

[@olegkarpenko-actorandenter4096]

From a working actor point of view this interview has so many valuable and inspiring points in it. It’s a like a book for studying acting - you have knowledge, personal experience, wisdom and love for the art here.

[@Thrashman138]

This man is incredible.

[@adityagaikwad___]

God I love BAFTA GURU!!

[@WWEMotors]

he has joined the MCU in the Loki series. something tells me he could very well be portraying Kang the Conqueror

[@BrendanMacWade]

SCRUBBERS!!! Richard E. Grant is a fantastic actor. But that early movie will follow him forever.

[@1northsparrow246]

"Withnail and I" should follow him forever because it is a masterpiece.

[@Sweeded]

Glorious Purpose

[@EVILBUNNY28]

Some valuable advice here. I always thought I’d never make it as an actor. I’ve got quite a goofy look. I always look high all of the time. The top of my head is very square and my jaw is quite prominent... Anyway, Is it quite sad that I’m sat here hearing Richard say “my first film in 1986 was Withnail & I” and I’m like. No it Wasn’t. Your first film was Honest Decent and True which was in 1986. Withnail & I wasn’t until 1987. I need to get a life.

[@gmann6269]

Honest, Decent and True was not a film, it was a Play for Today episode, a play made for television.

[@wiretamer5710]

A lot of weight can be put on the power of the Star system, to make a movie successful. The idea brakes down of course when an actor's debut film actually TRANSFORMS them into a star. And this is what happened with Withnail and I. The film, was beautifuly made but went nowhere in the box office, but key players in the industry LIKED the cast's work enough for everyone to continue working. Meanwhile, the film developed a cult status world wide, by word of mouth. Richard's career improved as the cult of Withnail and I grew: It's a natural feed back loop.

[@MrBluoct]

Hudson Hawk.... “ Disastrous” 🤘

[@haywire09666]

I demand to have some booze!

[@Judewilkinsonjfk]

we want the finest wines known to humanity, we want them here and we want them now!

[@DrDespicable]

Perhaps he should have asked Bruce Willis where those heroes would be without people to portray the baddies.

[@laner1172]

Only out of work 9 months?!? Damn I feel even worse now lol

[@jennytommos9703]

Clever, lovely man. Listen to him being interviewed by Marc Maron, super interesting. www.wtfpod.com/podcast/tag/Richard+E.+Grant or www.mixcloud.com/WTFwithMarcMaron/episode-960-richard-e-grant-brian-posehn/

[@mrtnpope]

Look here, my cousin's a QC

[@delbongo]

Two words, four syllables: Eddie Marsan

[@sratus]

3 more words.....is a twat

[@pauldoherty6413]

I fist pumped the air...guh

[@systemSkynet]

The ugly duckling became the beautiful Swan.

[@thecollageman3290]

Breaking bad proves that

[@thecollageman3290]

puppet in the closet