Is being an actor a good fit for you?
Plays characters in theatre, TV, film, radio or other productions. Learns lines and brings stories to life for an audience.
What the work involves
- Goes to auditions and casting calls to try out for roles.
- Works closely with directors, other actors and writers to find the best way to play a role.
- Plays roles using speech, gestures and body movement to entertain, inform or teach audiences.
- Studies and rehearses scripts to learn lines, stunts and cues.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative, helping and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an actor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.