Are my dreams of becoming an actor too far fetched?

[Karleee]

I've always wanted to be in the film industry since I was little but I'm nineteen now and don't even know where too start? And haven't acted since I finished high school? Am I too old to start now? Or should I keep faith in my dreams?

[jp612612]

It's a little odd that you say you want to be an actor, but you haven't done any acting since high school. I lived in Los Angeles for eight years and I of course met lots of hopeful actors. The thing about them is they're constantly trying to work on their craft. Have you been taking classes? The ones I met are constantly taking classes and constantly trying to land parts where ever they can -- including community theatre. They constantly take voice lessons to improve their singing and speaking. They take sword play lessons, fighting lessons, they learn accents, and it goes on and on. I mean, it's a lot of work. If you aren't doing all of this, then yeah, I would say it's a little far fetched because how are you going to compete with everyone else if they're outworking you?

[ThisAndThat]

That's one way of looking at it, however as I'm sure you know there are those that gave it their all throwing everything they have at it to the point of complete frustration even. And then along comes mr. or ms green and lands right at the top. I know personally I've seen it happen.

[Karleee]

I'm from a small town in Australia and we don't have a anything theatre related in my town so high school drama class was the only opportunity I had and australia it's self doesn't have as many opportunities as amercia so it's difficult to get a experience for something you really want to do. Trust me, if I had the same opportunities as what people in la had I would be giving it my all but I don't.

[scragbas]

I'm feeling the same way. I've always wanted to be a filmmaker. now I'm 21, in debt, have a illegitimate child, and live off and on in my parents garage. it feels like it's too late at this point. BUT, the truth is, its never too late to do the things you want to do. I say go for it. take an acting class or join a local acting group. just don't give up. there's nothing worse you can do to yourself than giving up.

[EmpatheticLady]

Honestly, it is a hard industry to break into. However, that does not mean it's impossible to join. You will need to push yourself and try often to get into as many theater clubs and productions as you can. You might have to travel and do a lot of calls to get in touch with the people that you need to speak to in order to get anywhere, though.

[ontherise2393]

Don't start off in porn like someone said. That will get you 15 minutes of fame and in the wrong line of work. You do need to put yourself out there. You need an agent.

[Goldilocks24]

Look into Casting360. It's a bit expensive to get into but I've actually had a few friends who have done really cool things with castings from this.

[GingerGuy]

No, go for what you want. Take an acting class and find/go to local auditions (even if you're rejected it will be a good learning tool - don't take it personally). It will take time but you're still plenty young enough.

[OrangeBoy]

Karleee, start contacting filmschool students and offer yourself as an amateur actress. They may not give you nothing, but you are training skills and knowing what's behind, making friends and getting your image somwhere.

[Octavius]

Join acting and theater classes. Join acting clubs, try out for things.

[Anonymous]

Are you willing to do anything to make it in Hollywood?

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[ThisAndThat]

I maybe could help you with that direction but the real question is have you really thought it through the good the bad and the ugly of it? Are you sure that something like being a actress is what you would want to do?

[Saad_Shaikh]

nobody is to old for anything.
besides, you are good looking, which helps in this industry.

[FakeName123]

If you don't have family in the business or aren't willing to spread your legs regulary - then yes, they are too far fetched.

[Anonymous]

Keep it as a hobby. You're very unlikely to be successful enough to make a living of off it. And if you do you could do it as a career then and only then.

[Anonymous]

A lot of actor got there start in softcore porn maby start there