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A working actor shares what a famous director told the show's star on set, a moment that changed how he understood the industry. The advice: don't believe what people tell you about making it in acting.
A working actor shares what a famous director told the show's star on set, a moment that changed how he understood the industry. The advice: don't believe what people tell you about making it in acting.
Many years ago, I had a full-time job as an actor. I was a stand-in for about a year and a half on a groundbreaking NBC television show. They hired a well-known director to come in and work on this specific episode. During one of the scenes, I overheard the director talking to the star of the show that completely changed the way that I think when I'm talking with other industry professionals. It was a huge learning experience for me and one that you could only get from working on a set, and it's one that has helped me navigate and stay sane— well, at least most of the time— as a working actor for the past 40 years. If you want to learn how to handle your acting career in a smart and healthy way, click the link in my bio or the link below.
