Acting Career Blog Posts

Mar 29, 2021

5 Actors Who Made It in Their 40s

While they seem so effortless in their performances, many actors worked their craft for years to be that polished. And when an opportunity came knocking, their persistence paid off. Here are five actors whose big breaks came a bit later… Read More

Mar 22, 2021

5 Famous Actors Who Were Sports Stars

A career in acting requires tremendous dedication and perseverance. But some movie stars first learned about such noble levels of commitment not from acting classes but on the field—or at the skatepark, for that matter. Here are five famous actors… Read More

Mar 15, 2021

Anthony Hopkins on Simplifying Acting

For years the Oscar-winning actor has asserted that “acting is not that difficult.” In fact, his casual attitude about the topic even caused his wife to beg him to stop being so honest. Instead, she urged him to make up… Read More

Mar 15, 2021

Actors Reveal Their Vulnerable Moments

Dr. Brene Brown has dedicated her life to studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. Her 2010 TEDx Talk “The Power of Vulnerability” is one of the most viewed TED talks on the platform. In fact, it is worth a watch… Read More

Mar 8, 2021

Rosamund Pike’s ‘I Care a Lot’ Performance Celebrated with Golden Globe

Rosamund Pike’s role in I Care a Lot has earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. In the dark comedy, Rosamund convincingly plays Marla Grayson. Grayson is a Massachusetts con artist who… Read More

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Mar 1, 2021

3 Voice Acting Tips

It takes long-term dedication to grow a career as a voice actor. There’s the building of performance skills, the mastering of technical aspects of audio recording, learning the business end of voice acting, and then of course all the auditioning… Read More

Mar 1, 2021

Ben Affleck on How His Life Experiences Inform His Acting

“Growing older and having had more intense personal experiences has made acting much more interesting and made me drawn to the kinds of movies about people who are flawed.” —Ben Affleck Ben Affleck recently told The Hollywood Reporter his performance… Read More

Aug 6, 2025

How Flexibility Positively Affects Your Acting Career

How can a little flexibility help you as an actor? In more ways than you might think. Here are the main areas of your acting career that you should be flexible with, and how doing so will benefit you in… Read More

Feb 16, 2021

3 Tips to Improve Your Demo Reel

Everyone knows how important headshots are in making a first impression, but a high-quality actor demo reel is no less essential. Reels showcase your unique personality, look, and brand. They also document your best on-camera performance to date and display… Read More

Feb 12, 2021

Dear SAG-AFTRA Actors, It Is Time To Get Educated

If you’re a SAG-AFTRA actor auditioning and working in television and film, here’s a situation you may find yourself in: It is expected of you to read and know all the terms of the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contract, but there isn’t… Read More

Feb 8, 2021

Timothée Chalamet on the Craft of Acting

Timothée Chalamet’s superstardom has grown with rapid speed and remarkable acclaim. At 25 years of age, the charismatic actor has garnered tremendous respect from his fellow thespians for his ease with the craft. He’s also gained an almost cultish admiration from… Read More

Feb 1, 2021

Best Cameras for Self Tape Auditions

Choosing a camera setup for self tape auditions can feel like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Casting Frontier has excellent solutions for self tapes to give actors the competitive edge. But, for now, let’s consider the potential value of various cameras… Read More

Oct 9, 2024

How Embracing Your Weirdness Creates Authentic Acting

Konstantin Stanislavski once said, “The person you are is a hundred times more interesting than the best actor you could ever become.” Actors are often told to “be authentic” in their performances. Meisner-trained actors can bring their characters to life… Read More

Dec 14, 2020

Getting an Agent During a Pandemic

We’re over six months in, and there’s no sign this is going to be over any time soon. You could shut down and wait. I get that. No judgment. But for those that want to be proactive and think they… Read More

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Sep 9, 2020

Nail Your Zoom Audition: How to Wow Them Virtually

There’s good news and there’s bad news. The good? Our industry is finally getting back to work after months of shut down. Productions of all types and sizes are up and running which means more castings are popping up every… Read More