The Reality Of Being A Working Actor In Los Angeles by Alex Sol

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Комментарии • 58

  • @frankbalazs8816
    @frankbalazs8816 3 года назад +30

    I've been Acting for over 25 years!! Depression is so difficult to overcome!! One day you're on Cloud 9.....next week depressed as HELL when the job's done and the phones not ringing or on SET so to say...but there's nothing I'd rather be..Frank Balazs jr

    • @aravindh5216
      @aravindh5216 Год назад

      How is cinema field in US? DO you all goes to directors office regularly?

    • @jdenton327
      @jdenton327 Год назад

      It’s a cutthroat industry for sure

  • @jfa42
    @jfa42 10 лет назад +71

    Very well articulated by a man who clearly knows what he's talking about! Bravo!

    • @josiahburgess9766
      @josiahburgess9766 4 года назад

      He clearly doesn't know what he's talking about. He's a loser. He's weak. He's stupid and weak. He has nothing to offer. He could be great if he desired it but he clearly doesn't. Maybe its in his biological programming.

  • @kamariatoure42
    @kamariatoure42 2 года назад +13

    Living in Los Angeles, he articulated this well. I moved here to become an actress, but if I'm gonna put my blood sweat and tears into something, I need security/ stability first.

    • @michaelsix9684
      @michaelsix9684 2 года назад +2

      learn computers or medical skill, do acting later on the side, many ways to make money that are easier with benefits too

    • @DanielGennaro
      @DanielGennaro 2 года назад +3

      I’m with ya. It’s so expensive. It’s hard to make ends meet working 24/7 and pursue acting on side unless parents are paying your bills

    • @sickobamba1260
      @sickobamba1260 Год назад

      and how is it now after a year?

    • @siennamiel-wb7nl
      @siennamiel-wb7nl 10 месяцев назад

      This is me i need to support myself only friends would do that but the stigma when I do book something big but it’s like what does the industry expect me to do until then

  • @davywilliams8048
    @davywilliams8048 4 года назад +14

    Super seasoned veteran... Such wisdom, so many years in the acting and audition trenches.

  • @ThinkTarun
    @ThinkTarun 3 года назад +30

    "Five auditions a week, book none of them" - RELATE

  • @BluezFan91
    @BluezFan91 3 года назад +12

    Very good interview. I played poker for a living. It’s a lot of losing and having to be ok with it but that’s just money and questioning my skills. I can’t imagine feeling emotionally rejected, broke, and not knowing when that next gig might come. I honestly never really realized how much work acting is. How tough it can be and how much luck is involved. You gotta be a little crazy to be in that life. But I respect it.

  • @Trustamania
    @Trustamania Год назад +5

    Hollywood or refinery or warehouse...ur gonna deal with b.s., nepotism, jealousy, insecurity etc...its LIFE

  • @LennyTurner
    @LennyTurner 4 года назад +35

    'Don't ask them to make you feel okay, make THEM feel okay'. Sound advice from a sound man.

  • @oisinmckenna1054
    @oisinmckenna1054 3 года назад +22

    Making that money for that amount of time as an actor is incredibly impressive. By any measure he is a success. To any young actors out there I believe the point of this to take away is that your definition of success has to be that of first financially based material success, just making an okay living from what you love doing and pursuing is enough. You don’t need 7 oscars and a name.

  • @angelapritchard6640
    @angelapritchard6640 3 года назад +5

    From where I’m standing... you were a success and didn’t even know it! I look forward to the day I book a Nachos or Vaseline Commercial! Oh! Happy Day!

  • @commonsense6794
    @commonsense6794 5 лет назад +6

    Well said............. nothing more important than the voice of experience!! Wishing you well.......... best of luck.

  • @jasonsmith530
    @jasonsmith530 5 лет назад +9

    You will be begging for work but then you will finally get some, not much,money! Actors I salute you

    • @josiahburgess9766
      @josiahburgess9766 4 года назад

      I don't know what you're talking about. Cuz you're one of them bro.

  • @liquidbraino
    @liquidbraino 2 года назад +4

    This is wisdom anyone could benefit from, actor or not. And I wonder how much of his wisdom comes from BEING an actor?

  • @generic53
    @generic53 4 года назад +7

    I don't think he's telling the truth about his "fools gold" comment. For some reason I think he changed his mind about saying that originally. I think he meant that MOST actors/actresses never make a living in the business.

  • @Ryuxcx
    @Ryuxcx 6 лет назад +17

    Amazing. Well put into words and feelings none the less . Bravo !

  • @michaelsix9684
    @michaelsix9684 2 года назад +3

    he did very well, most actors barely survive, it's like Ranger school every day

  • @simoneaustin8076
    @simoneaustin8076 Месяц назад +1

    wow! salary sounds great to me! fun work, doing what you love and getting paid is a bonus. its a privilege.

  • @TheHonestTruth
    @TheHonestTruth 2 года назад +2

    75k a year in LA is pretty much 20k everywhere else in the country.

  • @Pamoroom
    @Pamoroom 6 лет назад +16

    My Man Is Speaking The Truth

  • @exitparadise2244
    @exitparadise2244 6 лет назад +10

    more kids need to see this

    • @faisalalrubaye6505
      @faisalalrubaye6505 4 года назад

      Why?

    • @jakes.5762
      @jakes.5762 Год назад

      @@faisalalrubaye6505 So more kids will think twice about moving to LA to get into the entertainment industry.

  • @DanielGennaro
    @DanielGennaro 2 года назад +1

    Been debating on moving to LA. But man it’s so expensive I’ll be working 24/7 to make ends meet at 1400 a month rent. With no experience I’d like to pursue it on the side. But should probably start in a smaller market obviously like Atlanta Chicago or Miami somewhere

  • @TaylorMallory
    @TaylorMallory 6 лет назад +11

    Yes! Right on the head! Sooo true!

  • @danielcristiangarcia2881
    @danielcristiangarcia2881 2 года назад

    Trucking industry the same chasing it like fouls gold you described it perfectly my friend

  • @makaveli444
    @makaveli444 Год назад

    Puerfectly executed

  • @mbroderick1984
    @mbroderick1984 8 лет назад +18

    very well said brother

    • @josiahburgess9766
      @josiahburgess9766 4 года назад

      I don't know why all of you are getting so excited. Its just another robot like you and me. There is nothing special about you Him or me. When you want something you will do whatever you have to do in order to get it. All of society is Hollywood. All the countries and the cities in the world are Hollywood. Nothing is real. This is a dream. A living nightmare. Use your fucking imagination which seems to be so lacking.

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll 4 года назад +3

    Gotta admire this guy, he's dedicated to the craft and can honestly claim the title of 'Professional Actor'.

    • @josiahburgess9766
      @josiahburgess9766 4 года назад +3

      We are All Professional Actors in this big fat fake Lie called society. Congratulations. You've finally arrived. Our lives are meaningless and nothing matters.

    • @blackleaf3189
      @blackleaf3189 4 года назад +1

      Josiah Burgess You good, bro?

  • @artemis997
    @artemis997 6 лет назад +4

    Great interview. Thank you

    • @josiahburgess9766
      @josiahburgess9766 4 года назад

      Uh...NO. Not great Interview. Read Rasputin or Charles Manson. JUst don't be boring. Anything but boring.

  • @madisongrace4851
    @madisongrace4851 6 лет назад +2

    wow much respect!!! very articulate.i really enjoyed this!

    • @josiahburgess9766
      @josiahburgess9766 4 года назад

      Darling you're stupid. That's why you enjoyed it.

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 2 года назад +2

    What’s wrong with being a commercial actor? The my dream

  • @johnforkner
    @johnforkner 2 года назад +2

    Who is this guy?

  • @danielcristiangarcia2881
    @danielcristiangarcia2881 2 года назад

    Reminds me of truck driving

  • @djcarver6330
    @djcarver6330 5 лет назад +1

    Where are good places to go for beginner actors?

  • @angelachanellehuang5663
    @angelachanellehuang5663 8 месяцев назад

    It sounds like a business

  • @TacoGrande007
    @TacoGrande007 3 года назад +11

    Nothing useful here. Just basic common sense advice that every actor should know by now. Lesson learned is that you don't want to be actor. Be a film maker or director because they call the shots. Some directors star in their own movie instead of waiting for someone to cast them in a movie. Just remember that while you are using up your valuable youth trying to "make it" in Hollywood there are others busy investing in the stock market and real estate. In 20 years, chances are they will be retired because they made smart financial decisions while you are still struggling to get another acting job. Let that thought sink in.

    • @benitoeremita3456
      @benitoeremita3456 3 года назад +3

      Yes but what happens to the passion you have for acting?

    • @beowulf7893
      @beowulf7893 Год назад +3

      Lmao are you aware that you can become an actor and invest in real estate and stock market at the same time?

  • @elainelockhart55
    @elainelockhart55 5 лет назад

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @EnglishmanInDallas
    @EnglishmanInDallas Год назад

    What about when you're starting out at 47?

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  Год назад

      You may find this interview helpful - ruclips.net/video/aaegnd3xaVI/видео.html

  • @xmaseveeve5259
    @xmaseveeve5259 2 года назад +2

    Transgenders.