2006-12-29 06:03:15 · 16 answers · asked by Step Up Fan 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Yes and no. As a working actress myself, the competition is steep and it only gets more fickle as you get older. You pretty much have to be twice as good as the younger girls who already have experience, to get noticed. But, if you're serious about it and willing to put in all that effort, and if it's your passion. GO FOR IT! Take anything you possibly can, non- SAG jobs, indie/student films and specs. Any community theater, build up your resume, get into acting classes...even if you're an incredible actor....ALL agents look for where and who you've studied with and like to know and see that you're serious about your craft to get regular in put from an acting professional, so that's key even if you don't need it. Craig's list has many acting job posts and BackStage.com has listings and industry news/listings/resources.
2006-12-30 11:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late! Gabriel Byrne was 40 when he started. Scads of actors start late. Plus, your in the prime range of the most produced film / play concept:
Happy-go-lucky late 20's early 30's bachelor meets and falls hard for beautiful girl. Girl is attached to someone else. How can he impress her and win her love?
Your real question is can you put up with the actor's life? No money, 18 hour days running from audition to call-back to audition (if you're lucky), and living in the worst most run-down cheap apartment on the block that is cock roach infested. And waiting tables all night in between all of this.
2006-12-30 07:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by sfuclaire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of roles you want. If you want to be a plastic beauty queen playing in teen flicks, you might be. But there are people of all ages who are fantastic actors and actresses. If you're willing to accept a variety of roles, it's definitely not too late to get involved.
For example: Jack Nicholson. One of my favorite actors ever. Obviously MUCH older than you, but also a great example that you don't need to be young to get good roles.
2006-12-29 19:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth L J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You could be 95 years old and start one. You've got to have the talent, charisma, etc. And I don't know where some people get the idea that you have to be attractive physically to make it in the movies. There are plenty of ugly actors and actresses that make it big, not to imply that you are one.
2006-12-29 14:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by GoldPenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all!!!... there is so many plays and ideas that directors have for people of all ages ...28 is not old at all your still young*3
I think you should go for it and if your not comfortable then try sometihng else you like*3
2006-12-29 14:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by BabyCakes*3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. You can do whatever you want. Just remember that you'll probably need another job because actig is a very unpredictable career
2006-12-29 14:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2006-12-29 14:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Movies and plays require actors of all ages. You should go for it!!!!
2006-12-29 14:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Chica Creole 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talent is talent at any age. But have talent before you embarrass yourself.
2006-12-29 14:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by appsptspcl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no way...although your age may influence the choice of roles
2006-12-29 14:11:04 · answer #10 · answered by kwenzini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋