I've really thought about being an actor, but i'm not very outgoing. infact, i'm very shy. i've been trying to break it, but i don't know how. i think i'm a very good actor, but i have no experiance. i'll just find myself 'acting' when i'm by myself, and just playing around. i think i would be good. but do you have to be like really outgoing to become an actor? i'm sure it helps and all, but is it really nesisary?
2007-06-09 16:41:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Some of the best actors I've worked with are shy, and only come out when they are somebody else. On the other hand, some of the worst actors are outgoing. Shyness doesn't matter, only character matters.
2007-06-09 17:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many great actors are introverts. It only matters that you can put yourself in different situations in front of a crew and get it across. You will need professional training and then you will still have to work hard to get those parts. There are so many people that want to act and so few that actually get to. We all act-life dictates that we do so. Every time you smile and act with grace to someone when you really want to strangle them is an act. If you really want to secure your future you should think about going to college. A good education is the only sure way. Find something you like to do-cause you'll have to do it everyday, and that pays well-so you have that good life or you can start your own business and make the $ instead of your employers. It's hard work but apply yourself. Even actors go to college. You have to have a lot of life experience to draw from to play roles accurately. Whatever you chose, good luck.
2007-06-09 16:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, have you read about some famous actors who were always very shy? To be a good actor you need to be able to imagine your character and feel it. If you are too outgoing, you might be missing some perception about what others feel. I was in drama school (I quit because I had other priorities). You do need to be a good team player- that doesn't mean necessarily being outgoing. If you connect to what others feel and need, and try to give your best, your shyness is not such a big problem.
You can try and see how it goes. I mean, enroll in drama school.
2007-06-09 16:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Clarisa A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No most actors play themselves. Different parts call for different personalities. Larry Hagman was very shy compared to Barbra Eden in I lDream of Jeannie but the part called for a straight man contrasting her zaniness. It doesnt matter if you are personally shy but you must be able to perform in front of an audience. You can learn this in acting classes.
2007-06-09 16:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by dpepperdrinker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not required but it might make things harder for you. Several well known famous people have severe stage fright. They just work through it. Good Luck!
You do know that being an actor grants you expert knowledge on everything in the world. Are you prepared for that, and living under a microscope? j/k
2007-06-09 16:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by bratty brat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you probably have to have really thick skin. You're essentially selling yourself in a hugely over-crowded market, and all actors are inevitably gonna be on the receiving end of some fairly vicious vitriol - and that's assuming they haven't been passed over by casting agents, etc.
But talent must play a part, too. It gives you a head start, anyway.
2007-06-09 16:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Munchkin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably helps if you are but i don't think all of them are outgoing.
one of actresses i love to watch when she appears on talk shows is Renee Zellweger. i don't think that anyone will debate that she is one great actress. but when she is on talk shows (especially when she first appeared on the scene), she can hardly look at the host or the audience. she seems so shy and guarded sometimes, then the host will warm her up a little and she relaxes some and comes out of her shell a bit more. i feel she is just adorable to watch--and she comes across as being anything but outgoing.
2007-06-09 18:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by michael p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be an actor just try it. There are a lot of people there wanting to be an actor that nobody would realize your "traumas". I'm sure that you can.
2007-06-09 16:48:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, many actors and performers who are painfully shy have succeeded in their career. Johnny Carson was painfully shy... and Alexis Bledel was/is too, I believe she started to take acting classes and did modeling to get over her shyness.
2007-06-09 16:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be the most outgoing of your friends......lets just put it that way GOOD LUCK!! ps: some tips to help you come out of your shell. talk to people get to know them. also, be in a community play or something to get you started and make some new friends. you just need a little confidence :)
2007-06-09 16:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Pointe Your Toes! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋