Background Actors/Extras

3 Reasons an Experienced Actor Should Consider Doing Extra Work

3 Reasons an Experienced Actor Should Consider Doing Extra Work  There are rare occasions where working as an extra might make dollars…and sense (by Jim Webb)  (Photo: Cottonbro | Pexels) If you are…

Good News & Bad News for Background Actors

Good News & Bad News for Background Actors  There are lucrative opportunities for those fortunate enough to find them  (arranged by Carmichael Phillips)  (Photo: Sigmund/Unsplash) There has been lots of bad news for…

5 Reasons Why Background Acting is a $h*tty Job

5 Reasons Why Background Acting is a $h*tty Job Let us count the ways… (by Jim Webb) Recently, I listed five benefits to beginning your acting career as a background actor. To be…

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  • 5 Benefits of Being a Background Actor

    5 Benefits of Being a Background Actor The real question is, why would anyone NOT want to be a background actor? (by Jim Webb) (Photo: Jon Tyson/Unsplash) Who the heck would want to…

    What is a Background Actor?

    What is a Background Actor? Commonly referred to as an “extra”, the background actor’s role is to help give a scene the illusion of a real-life situation (by Tonya Tannenbaum) (Photo: Obregonia Torreto…