do actors need to have a portfolio too? and if so what is the difference between acting and medeling portfolio

Question

i just wanna no if actors need a portfolio too for agencies and all that and if they do what is the difference bettween modeling and acting portfolio like in pictures, thnx

Answer 1

No, actors have headshots, resumes, and demo reels (clips of your work on DVD) Usually when you are looking for an agent, you send your pic, res, cover letter & reel if you have one. Most people don't have a reel if they're just starting out, but you gather what you can as you build your resume and update your reel as you get more jobs.

A model's portfolio is a book of photos and clippings showing his/her work. An actor doesn't do that.

Some actor's do hire services to clip all of their publicity information, but that's not the same thing.

I hope that answers your question!