Q&A for How to Become Famous in Acting

There are a number of core marketing materials that you need, including quality headshots, a properly formatted resume, and some sort of video footage, either a demo reel or self-tape clips, that shows you being a really good actor.

Be patient and confident, and keep trying out for as many roles as possible. Invite friends and professional connections to your shows, and return the favor by going to their shows, too. Stay in touch with people you meet, whether they’re fellow actors, directors, or writers/producers, since having lots of connections can help you get more roles as your career progresses.

Remember that even the most famous actors were in your position once! You might begin by taking acting classes, which can lead to opportunities to try out for performances produced by your school. You can also try out for community theater roles, which can help you build a resume before you move on to trying out for professional roles.

It is never too late to start acting. Film and theater directors are always looking for people of all ages.

Agents don't get paid unless you do. They get a percentage of what you make. If an agent asks for money upfront, run, don't walk from them, they're a fraud.

Yes, this is for everyone. But since you're underage, you will have to ask your parents for permission.

There are websites made to help people find acting coaches. You could also try to make yourself known in your local theater, and then talk to the director for advice and if they know any coaches nearby. He or she may have connections in the acting business.

Get an acting agent. They will find you jobs. See if you can get an agent in California. They will find you roles for feature films. After you've been in enough films, you will get noticed. REMEMBER: All directors communicate with each other, so if you're in a film, the director will tell other directors about you. That's how you will get noticed.

Not necessarily, but if you want to go that far into acting, it's not a bad choice. There is a lot of acting theory you can learn at a university level, as well as a lot of opportunities for practical experience.

No matter who you are, this will happen a lot. When it does, don't take it personally. It's normally not because of you, but rather the casting director's image of what he/she thinks the character should be. Remember, Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for the part of Bella in Twilight, but if she had gotten it, she couldn't have played Katniss in The Hunger Games. Now she's the 6th highest paid actress in the world! You will probably not get most roles you audition for, but you have to keep trying.

Becoming famous is tough without skills, but you may be able to gain notoriety by being persistent and networking with the right people.

Once you've been in some films or commercials, people will automatically put pictures of you on there.

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London is a very good place to start an acting career. If you are in a small town it could be quite hard, but that's why we have social media.

No, they're supposed to pay you. That person is trying to take advantage of you.

Yes. Look up videos online of how to act and recreate scenes from movies. It is best to join a drama troupe, but this can work with lots of practice.

You may have trouble getting started because you'll have to pay for a portfolio or reel and the services of an agent, but you can still become an actor if you work hard and try to fix your money problems.

First, tell your coach how you feel, and see what he or she has to say. If she says, "I am going to try harder," give her a chance. If it doesn't work after that, think about getting a new coach.

It depends on the agent. A good one should contact you every time an opportunity comes up, so if you don't hear anything for the first few months, you should probably make sure that they still have your contact information.

Yes, you can start at any age. In fact, starting at a young age may be better than starting later in life because you have more time to gain experience.

You are fooling yourself, and you are going into the business for the wrong reasons. Doctors, lawyers, engineers and professionals in general take classes and learn. So does an actor.

Yes, that would be very helpful, provided you are good enough to get in. Second City has a fantastic reputation and many of its alumni have gone on to have great careers. Just remember, you'll have to be good, and you'll still have to put in work, there are very few easy ways into an acting career.

There are plenty amazing actors/actresses from Canada. You don't have to be American to act. However, if your goal is to become famous, then you would probably have to move to America at some point so you can get more high-profile work.

If you don't live near a filming area you can try to get an agent who can connect you with opportunities. You could also make your own amateur films as an actor/actress or director. You could even employ friends or find volunteers to be part of your videos and then edit the videos and upload them to YouTube or send them to companies.

You could try writing to companies or sending in ideas for shows or write scripts. These ways can work, and you could make your own amateur films, too.

Apply to a talent agency. You may not get in at first, but when you do, you'll get better opportunities. Keep building your resume as you apply.

Some of the best casting agencies include: Phoenix casting, Mad Dog Casting, Casting Now, The Talent Shack, Star Now, and Pop.

You can just search for acting agents in your city online. Go to some auditions and ask around to see if there are any agents who may be there observing. However, be wary of people who might just be using your interest as an opportunity to take advantage of you -- look for reviews of an agent before you get seriously involved with them.

At first, you may not get paid anything. Student directors are constantly looking for talent, but they have very little money. Once you've built your resume, you can apply to bigger productions (possibly through a talent agency) and get paid.

You will improve over time. If you're serious, you might want to start practicing now and practice your emotion in front of a mirror.