How to get a job as an actor in film and TV

People often see only the most glamorous aspects of being an actor, but for most film and TV actors, professionals say, the job is auditioning. Here are some of their insights.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment May 26, 2023 Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as an actor in film and TV The job of a Hollywood actor is equal parts creative and business. Professionals demystify what the job is and how to strategize for a long career. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Meet one of Disneyland's leaders in bringing diverse, adventurous entertainment to the parks Susana Tubert was trained in New York theater but traded Manhattan for Main Street, U.S.A. We talk to Tubert about what drew her to theme parks, and how she's making them a more welcoming place. SHARE       READ MORE The 'Sombrita' bus shade controversy obscures an important story about women and transit A pilot test of a shading system for L.A. bus stops has been roasted on Twitter. But the gender-equity effort that launched it should not be dismissed. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'FUBAR' review: Arnold Schwarzenegger's first TV series gets by on predictable spy tropes The actor stars in Netflix's "FUBAR" as Luke Brunner, a covert CIA agent on the verge of retirement who discovers that his daughter is a secret agent as well. SHARE       READ MORE 'On This Side of the World' turns a one-way ticket to the U.S. into a unifying trip, one captivating song at a time When Paulo K Tiról bought a one-way ticket from Manila to Boston, he never expected to turn the shared experiences of Filipino American immigrants into a musical. SHARE       READ MORE Review: The magnetic Ralph Fiennes transports 'Four Quartets' from page to stage to screen Captured on film by his sister Sophie Fiennes, the British actor brings T.S. Eliot's last great work to life in a commanding solo performance. SHARE       READ MORE Tom Petty items withdrawn from auction after his family alleges they were stolen After Tom Petty's family accused an auction house of offering up items they said had been stolen from the late rocker, RR Auction withdrew them from the sale. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US