Actor

Description:

An actor is a performer who portrays a character (using speech, movement and expression in a believable manner) in films, on commercials, in television shows and on the radio.

Facts:

• Talents , determination, hard work and luck are very essential in the acting world
• There is no set income for actors.
• Actors endure long periods of unemployment, intense competition for roles and frequent rejections at auditions.

Personal Qualities:

• Good memory for learning parts
• Ability to be versatile and adaptable
• Ability to follow directions and take criticisms
• Creative instincts
• Intellectual capacity to perform

A Typical Day:

A typical day for an actor can vary depending on what their current status is. Are they in a current role or are they between jobs? A typical day might include

• Researching their roles
• Auditioning for a new role
• Learning the lines of a script
• Promoting new films

Entry Requirements

• Full time or Part time drama school
• Building experience by going to as many auditions and volunteering your acting skills.

Requirements to get into drama schools vary. To get into a drama school, one must pass an audition and have some A levels or BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts.

Source: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and http://careerplanning.about.com