I spent most of my career in both modes (clean-shaven & bearded)... but I have finally settled for the bearded look, because for the moment, my facial hair seems to attract more interest and most of the roles I am getting... This year, with this short, nearly snow white beard, I have starred in "Romanzo Calabrese", a wonderful feature shot in Calabria, Italy...came home to do a strong featured role in "Of Fortune and Gold", a beautiful and eclectic film shot in Monument Valley, The Grand Canyon and the California desert... I could not be more grateful for having changed my look... This fantastic year of incredible blessings and steady work, began with a small role in a film called "The Threshold", shot in and around L.A.... I am scheduled to do another role with the beard in Milan, Italy in January entitled, "The Creators" and another starring role, (bearded, once again) at the beginning of Spring(2015), in a film called "The Resurrection Of El Puro", in Almeria, Spain...(The trailer for the new 'El Puro" film has been shot and is already up on youtube and facebook)... In conclusion, I am forced to admit that at my current age, this beard seems to be working miracles for me...