Page 14 – Daily Actor: Monologues, Acting Tips, Interviews, Resources

Jimmy Smits on How He Became an Actor and Why “You’ve Got to Keep Your Instrument in Tune”

Actor Jimmy Smits revealed that he wanted to become an actor from an early age after becoming exposed to performing in school.

Actor Cillian Murphy points to his experience in theater as training that prepared him for his mostly-silent role in the film.

While it seems like casting an actor to play a familiar face might be easy, casting directors say the process comes with its own challenges

Director Natasha Kermani talks about the film, working with Brea Grant and what she looks for in when actor auditions and self-tapes.

Who woulda thunk that Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt would make a great on-screen pair?

Matt Damon is absolutely wonderful. It looks like he’s transformed himself into a big, thick spark plug of a man.

Stephen Manas has acted in France, India, Tokyo and the Philippines. Each time he’d come back with “more experiences and even better acting skills.”

What is happening to them? Why are they even there? All these answers are revealed but to mention that would help spoil the twist.

Ewan McGregor admits that even though he has been acting since the 1990s, he still doubts his abilities before he starts on any project.

Collin Daniel and Brett Greenstein reveal how the series became the biggest casting job of their careers.

Patrick Stewart goes into detail about returning to his role and what’s different about portraying a nearly 100 year-old Picard.

Al Pacino speaks at length on his early theatre years and the role intimidation plays on an actor’s psyche.

What looks great to you may not be what casting directors have in mind. This guide will teach you what looks to go for.

Whether it be for a voiceover, TV or film, connecting to the true essence of your character is key for that connection to come alive.

Over Black Widow’s appearances in the MCU, we never really found out much about her. Where was she from? How’d she start working for SHIELD?

Actor Noel Douglas Orput shares a portion of his book about a time on set that all actors will find semi-familiar.

Alfred Molina first worked with Carey Mulligan when he played her father in Mulligan’s breakthrough film role, 2009’s An Education.

Dave Bautista describes why he’s been able to maintain an acting career that is more interesting than the standard “action hero” path.

For Gary Oldman, one of the major steps in figuring out how to portray Mankiewicz was finding the right voice.

Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas reveal the reasons behind some of the major casting decisions for the HBO series, Perry Mason.