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Siren Actor Ian Verdun On Diversity
Siren actor Ian Verdun has made an impact in show business, and his life, in more ways than one. The interview below has real quality answers to a lot of burning questions that actors have. Ian, a graduate of the… Read More
Almost Family’s Victoria Cartagena On Her Journey to Booking Better Roles
Why did it take actress Victoria Cartagena three years to land more substantial roles? As actors, we are always looking for that great character; one that we can really dig deep into and share with the world. Usually, just… Read More
Matt Damon on What It Takes to Succeed as an Actor
Hollywood is full of super-charged, hardworking stars who often engross themselves in several projects simultaneously, and one of these actors is Matt Damon. The Massachusetts native is known for his never-say-die work ethic whether he’s starring in movies, producing films… Read More
Sissy Spacek on Her Most Iconic Characters
The tremendous acting talent, Sissy Spacek, shares what it’s like getting “swept up” in some of her most iconic characters in this GQ interview. From playing the unforgettable title role in Carrie, her acclaimed portrayal of country music star Loretta… Read More
Richard Jenkins on His Humble Start as an Actor
You might not know Richard Jenkins by name, but chances are you’ve seen him in one of the many supporting roles he’s played since the 1980s. His most recognizable roles include Professor Walter Vale in The Visitor — which earned… Read More
‘Tomb Raider’ Star Alicia Vikander on Her Intense Training for the Role of Lara Croft
Tomb Raider actress Alicia Vikander grew up watching action and adventure movies, wondering what it would be like to act in such rigorous stories. Playing the iconic character Lara Croft has given her the opportunity to climb cliff faces, zipline… Read More
Uma Thurman on Her ‘Kill Bill’ Car Crash
Twenty years ago, Uma Thurman was in a serious car crash while on location in Mexico filming the final days of Kill Bill. Thurman suffered permanent injuries to her neck and knees as well as a concussion. It significantly impacted… Read More
Alan Cumming on ‘The Biggest Crime in Acting’
“I really hate the word ‘process.’ I will say I’m not a cheese; I have no process.” –Alan Cumming You might remember Alan Cumming as the eccentric evil villain and children’s show impresario in Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids trilogy, or… Read More
Ask a Former Hollywood Agent for Career Advice on Reddit
If you ask actors what drew them to the field of acting, you can bet your bottom dollar they won’t answer, “Oh, it was definitely the business side of acting.” Rather, you’re most likely to hear that it was the… Read More
Denzel Washington Asks, ‘Do You Have the Guts to Fail?’
Denzel Washington’s 2011 commencement speech to the alumni of the University of Pennsylvania is both heartfelt and inspirational; he implores the graduates, “Do you have the guts to fail? If you don’t fail, you’re not even trying. To get something… Read More
