How can I be an actor in Holly-Wood?

Answer 1

You have to have a way to support yourself. It's expensive to live in Los Angeles and to be an actor. You need headshots, gas money, food, lodging, etc. You should also get into classes and workshops... Check out workingactors.com and click on actors. There are a ton of resources there.

You also need an agent. If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions.

Then you can send them your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.

Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then stay as active as you can. You can check out actorsaccess.com. It's free to look, but you will have to pay if you want to submit yourself for any jobs. You can get around that if the Casting Director doesn't need an electronic submission, you can just look them up individually and mail your headshot yourself, but really in the long run you need an ageent. Theatre is another good way to stay involved and you can invite agents and Casting Directors to come see your show, just be prepared to comp their tickets or pay for them yourself. For theatre auditions, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/castingcall/... If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying (just search the net for the theare's own site) OR you can go to your local bookstore or newsstand and look at their print publication (new every Thursday) for free.

Good luck!

Answer 2

There are well actors/actresses in Hollywood like Tom Hanks, Edward Norton, Anthony Hopkins, Tommy Lee Jones, Russell Crowe, Matt Damon, Meryll Streep, Jennifer Connoly, Renee Zellwegger, Catherine Zeta-Jones to call a couple of. But for me if i needed to option one male/feminine, I'll option, Leonardo D'Caprio and Hillary Swank.

Answer 3

You need an agent. You need a portfolio. You need to train to be an actor. There is a craft here that needs to be learned. You need to be trained in movement, voice, expression, mime, improv. etc. While you are learning to act you also need experience. You get that experience anywhere you can, in small roles or parts along the way.
Its a long hard route to take but if you are determined and really want to do it, you may have a chance. Good luck, you'll need it.

Answer 4

Look good. Know and kiss all the right asses.