Category: Getting Started

#25: Know That ActorGuru.com Wants You to Be A Successful Actor
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#25: Know That ActorGuru.com Wants You to Be A Successful Actor

No matter where you are in the world, ActorGuru.com wants you to be a successful actor.

#24: Know That You Should Never Forget Where You Came From
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#24: Know That You Should Never Forget Where You Came From

Never forget where you came from. Take a look around. Because when you start booking jobs as an actor things are gonna change. You’re gonna change and so is your ego so watch it.

#23: Know That You Need A Regular Job
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#23: Know That You Need A Regular Job

It’s most likely that you will need to financially sustain yourself with a regular job to pay the bills.

#22: Know the Difference Between an Agent and A Manager
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#22: Know the Difference Between an Agent and A Manager

Think of agents a people who try to sell a product–which is you. On the other hand, managers are the ones who help “develop” the product–which is you.

#21: Know That There Are Scammers Out There
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#21: Know That There Are Scammers Out There

One important rule of thumb that you need to know if you don’t know already: Never pay an agent or manager up front for their services.

#20: Know That You Need to Do Your Taxes
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#20: Know That You Need to Do Your Taxes

Would believe that that many professional actors don’t take the time to actually file their taxes?

#19: Know That You Need A Basic Checking Account
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#19: Know That You Need A Basic Checking Account

When you start getting paid as a professional actor, where are you gonna put your money?

#18: Know That You Need to Be Organized
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#18: Know That You Need to Be Organized

Being organized is gonna be another key to the success of your acting career. You can’t just come to Hollywood without a plan.

#17: Know That the Camera is Your Friend
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#17: Know That the Camera is Your Friend

The more comfortable you are with being in front of the camera, the better your performance will be on screen.

#16: Know That You Have to Look Professional
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#16: Know That You Have to Look Professional

So, you say you want to be a movie star? Then look like one. People’s first impression of you is always the best.

#15: Know That You have to 'Act Professional' to Be Professional
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#15: Know That You have to ‘Act Professional’ to Be Professional

Professionalism is key to longevity in your acting career.

#14: Know That You Can Do Background or Extra Work
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#14: Know That You Can Do Background or Extra Work

Doing a background or extra work is a great way for you to get started as an actor in the business.

#13: Know That Your Industry Contacts Are Crucial
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#13: Know That Your Industry Contacts Are Crucial

If you’re gonna be successful as a professional actor, you’re gonna have to mix and mingle with some industry people.

#12: Know That You Need a Good Support System
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#12: Know That You Need a Good Support System

If you’re gonna come out here by yourself, make sure you have a good support system when you get here.

#11: Know That You Can Submit Yourself for Auditions
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#11: Know That You Can Submit Yourself for Auditions

If you don’t have an agent or manager, can certainly submit yourself for auditions.

#10: Know That You Need A Resume’
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#10: Know That You Need A Resume’

Even if you haven’t done much as a professional actor, you’ll still need a resume’.

#9: Know That You Need Headshots
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#9: Know That You Need Headshots

Whether it’s for commercial or theatrical, every actor needs headshots.

#8: Know That You Must Continually Work on Your Craft
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#8: Know That You Must Continually Work on Your Craft

You may be have talent, but even the best of the best needs to continually work on their craft.

#7: Know That Your Goal Should Be to Work Consistently
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#7: Know That Your Goal Should Be to Work Consistently

Becoming a famous actor shouldn’t be your primary goal at all.

#6: Know That You Need to Be in the Unions
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#6: Know That You Need to Be in the Unions

If you’re serious about being an actor, then you’re gonna eventually have to join the unions.

#5: Know That People Will Try to Discourage You
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#5: Know That People Will Try to Discourage You

Not everyone has the same dreams and goals as you

#4: Know That You’ll Need to Have A Manager or Agent
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#4: Know That You’ll Need to Have A Manager or Agent

An agent is ideal but you don’t necessarily need one nowadays to get you out on auditions.

#3: Know That You Need a Car In L.A.
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#3: Know That You Need a Car In L.A.

Unlike New York, Hollywood’s new railway system is not the most dominate form of transportation.

#2: Know That You Need Money!
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#2: Know That You Need Money!

Aspiring actors find themselves heading back home because they simply didn’t save enough resources.

#1: Know What You’re Getting Into
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#1: Know What You’re Getting Into

Before coming to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, you need to know what you’re gonna be getting into.

Become a Movie Extra!
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Become a Movie Extra!

Did you know that there are a lot of actors making a good living as movie extras?  In case you didn’t know, movie extras are those people who appear in the background (also called background players) in movies or television.  They usually don’t say anything but they play a vital role in movie and television production.  How could [...]

Top 10 Reasons You Should Be An Actor
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Be An Actor

Wanting to be an actor is a good thing.  It shows you’re different and if you’re reading this article; it also shows you’re serious.  Serious about being an actor that is.  While everyone has dreams of one day achieving at least five minutes of fame–we know you’re not gonna settle for just five minutes.  Hopefully you’re [...]

Should I Go to School for Acting?
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Should I Go to School for Acting?

Going to School for Acting
Been thinking about going to school for acting? Learning more about the craft of acting is important to a successfull acting career. One thing you need to realize though and it’s a tough fact to state–going to school for acting will not guarantee you stardom or a great acting career. School [...]

How to Become an Actor
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How to Become an Actor

First off, we want to encourage you that you can make it as an actor. Do you want to become a professional actor? You can do it. The first thing you need to do is start saying that you ARE an actor. You’re not trying to BECOME an actor, you ARE an actor. The key [...]

So You Wanna Be an Actor?
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So You Wanna Be an Actor?

Welcome to ActorGuru.com. This is a newly formed website where we provide everything you need to know about becoming an actor. Sometime we also give you the inside scoop what’s going with your favorite Hollywood actors.
Our team of contributors have been in the entertainment industry for combined over 25+ years and we are excited to share our [...]