How to start a acting career

Expect to put in years of hard work before you see real, tangible results. Rejection is a constant (even for established actors!), so make sure that you can handle a long string of “nos” before finally landing that coveted “yes.” You’ll need patience and perspective if you’re going to make it as an actor. “Never, ever look to the prize,” Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer says. “That’s something that you can’t control.

What you can control is the work ethic and treating the material with respect. It took me 15 years to become an overnight success, so if you’re only at the three-year mark, honey, you’ve got some time.”

May 25, 2025 | 7:55 am