Acting Resume Examples
Years of Experience
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Joseph Thomas
(555) 987-4321
[email protected]
AEA/SAG/AFTRA
Eyes: Hazel | Weight: 210 | |
Hair: Salt-And-Pepper | Height: 6’2” | Vocal: Baritone |
Experienced actor who has performed important, leading roles in well-known TV series. Also has extensive experience playing character roles on stage and on film. Nationally known for widely viewed commercials. Eager to return to TV series in a role that provides challenges both as an actor and as a person. Also interested in working on independent or studio film. Fluent in Spanish. Creative skills include accents, dance, and stand-up comedy. Knowledge of directing, cinematography, and weapons training. Two-time Screen Actors Guild nominee.
Theater
Hamlet | Hamlet | UNC School of the Arts, Bill Green |
Film/TV
The Truth about Cops | Lead | LP Studios, Various, Marathon Productions |
Between Truth and Lies | Regular | Riverside Studios, Various, New Edge Productions |
Young Forever | Regular | Peter Studios, Various, Backlot Productions |
A Banana Republic | 2nd lede | Starlight Studios, Jesse Abbott, Big-Name Films |
The Horror, Horror Films | Victim #3 | Global Studios, Barbara Evan, Out-Of-The-Box |
Commercial
Adios Beer | National |
Zebra Insurance | National |
Special Skills
Dependable, Team Player, Television Production Training , Dancing-Tap, Stunt Training, Fluent in Spanish and French
Training
Drama and Theater Arts Degree
University Of North Carolina School of the Arts, Wisdom-Salem NC September 2006-June 2010
Voice: Matt Black
Dance: Jennifer Hertz
Awards and Accolades
Screen Actors Guild: Two-Time Nominee for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series, Drama
Beth Jones
(555) 234-9876
[email protected]
AFTRA
Hair: Brown | Weight: 135 | |
Eyes: Brown | Height: 5’ 4” | Vocal: Alto |
Passionate, creative, and skilled actor ready to assume the role of an interesting, complex character in a roadshow of Emmy award-winning play. Experienced at playing roles of characters with deep emotional scars. Dedicated to bringing characters to life in a way that immediately connects them to an audience. Extensive study of acting techniques including Stanislavski method and Turner voice control techniques. Received a Best Supporting Actress Award for playing Margaret in A Man for All Seasons.
Theater – Acting
The Cocktail Party | Lavinia Chamberlain | Thunderbolt Stage, Ned Flowers |
Children of a Lesser God | Sarah Norman | Stage East, Norma Phillips |
A Man for All Seasons | Margaret | Midwest Theater, Jim Smith |
Harry Potter & the Cursed Child | Ginny Potter | Talbots Regional Theater, Will Levin |
Lady Windermere’s Fan | Lady Windermere | Loyola Marymount University, Anton Kovach |
Theater – Director/Stage Manager
A Little Night Music | Lead | LP Studios, Various, Marathon Productions |
Whose Life Is It Anyway? | Regular | Riverside Studios, Various, New Edge Productions |
The Tempest | Regular | Peter Studios, Various, Backlot Productions |
The Dresser | 2nd lede | Starlight Studios, Jesse Abbott, Big-Name Films |
Special Skills
Dance-Tap, Improvisation, Guitar, Stage Management, Stanislavski Method, Directing, Choreography
Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Theater
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA September 2009-June 2013
Master’s Degree in Theater
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA September 2013-June 2015
Voice: Allison Lovett
Awards and Accolades
Best Supporting Actress, Capital City Theater Awards, Washington DC
Lynn Thaller
(555) 678-4321
[email protected]
AEA/AFTRA
Hair: Blonde | Weight: 135 | |
Eyes: Blue | Height: 5’ 6” | Vocal: Soprano |
Young actress with excellent soprano voice, perfect for musical theater. Can play either lead role or character parts. Have experience as an understudy. Skilled in using improvisational techniques during high-pressure performances. Dedicated to providing audiences with a connection to play through song and acting. Singing teacher was Vera Cosgrove, who appeared in over 25 Broadway musicals. Ready to assume a main role in regional production or in road show of nationally touring production.
Musical Theater
Oklahoma! | Laurey Williams | Asbury Park Theater, Mike Harteis |
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder | Sibella Hallward | Upside Theater, Laura Paris |
Avenue Q, | Kate Monster/Lucy | Ithaca College, Nate Gabriel |
Theater – Director/Stage Manager
A Little Night Music | Lead | LP Studios, Various, Marathon Productions |
Whose Life Is It Anyway? | Regular | Riverside Studios, Various, New Edge Productions |
The Tempest | Regular | Peter Studios, Various, Backlot Productions |
The Dresser | 2nd lede | Starlight Studios, Jesse Abbott, Big-Name Films |
Special Skills
Team Player, Dancing-Ballet and Jazz, English Accent, French Accent, Choreography, Crying on Cue, Puppetry, Dependable
Training
Bachelor of Theater Arts
Ithaca College, Ithaca NY September 2013 to June 2017
Voice: Vera Cosgrove
Dance: Igor Sarkovski
Awards and Accolades
Best Solo Vocal Performance, Nebraska State High School Choir Championship
Outstanding Musical Theater Student, Ithaca College Theater Department
William Regan
(555) 678-1234
[email protected]
Hair: Red | Weight: 170 | |
Eyes: Brown | Height: 5’ 11” | Vocal: Tenor |
Talented, dependable and hard-working theater graduate excited to audition for a role in new work by a nationally recognized writer. Received very positive reviews from local media for role as Bottom in Shakespeare play. Extensively studied theatrical techniques including Method Acting and Uta Hagan Technique. Determined to bring to life a new role in unproduced play.
Theater
King Arthur’s Court | Jester | Thompson’s Dinner Theater, Hal Norris |
A Midsummer’s Night Dream | Bottom | University of Wisconsin-Madison, Peter Jane |
Jumping Jones | Peter Jones | Madison New Theater, Elizabeth Clarke |
Canterbury Tales | Baker | University of Wisconsin-Madison, Peter Jane |
Special Skills
Dancing-Jazz, Juggling, Guitar, Mime, Acrobatics, Tumbling, Improvisation, Method Acting, Uta Hagan Technique
Training
Bachelor of Theater Arts GPA 3.40
University of Wisconsin-Madison September 2016-June 2020
Voice: Peter Jane
Dance: Lilly Ackroyd
Common Key Skills and Action Verbs for Acting Resumes
While some resumes won’t require a profile, many will. Unlike resumes for more traditional jobs, an actor’s resume will not be put through applicant tracking software (ATS). It’s almost certainly to be first handled by a theater director or a casting director for a film, a TV episode, or series or a commercial. They want to see what work the actor has done in the past. But there is still a need for a resume to use important skill words that a director or a casting person looks for when seeking the perfect actor for a role.
Key Skills & Proficiencies | |
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Acrobatics | Actor training |
Clowning | Comfortable working with animals |
Comfortable working with children | Cry on cue |
Dance | Hard-working |
Juggling | Language fluency |
Mime | Puppetry |
Singing | Stand-up comedy |
Story telling | Team player |
Understudy experience | Voice training |
Weapons handling |
Action Verbs | |
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Agile | Athletic |
Dedicated | Dependable |
Devoted | Empathetic |
Energetic | Evaluate |
Examine | Reactive |
Teachable |
Tips for Writing a Better Acting Resume
Feature your leadership abilities
Working in theater can require you to assume a leading position within the production. This is the case if your goal is to one day be a director or if you have a leading role. As a director, it’s important that you highlight your ability to bring solid direction to a play, a film script, or a commercial script. When you are a lead actor, other actors in the play often look to you for direction about how to respond to important administrative questions.
Example #1
Good
Skilled director familiar with using creativity and boldness in bringing new works to creative life. Have worked successfully with small casts of 2 to 3, as well as large ones of 10 or more.
Bad
Skilled director who has worked on new productions.
Example #2
Good
Hard-working, dependable actor who has held leading roles in several off-Broadway productions. Chosen by fellow actors to be their AFTRA representative in four different productions. Strong ability to creatively juggle the demands of a leading role and the administrative functions of being union rep.
Bad
Worked as union rep on several productions.
Write an eye-catching professional profile
When you’re looking for an acting job, regardless of the medium, someone is looking for the right person to fill that role. So it’s important for you to orient your resume towards the part that you would like to play in the production in question. It’s important to highlight any roles that you had that are like the role that you know is being cast.
Example #1
Good
Experienced, energetic actor experienced at playing villains or henchmen in high tension TV thrillers. Skilled in accents and weapons training. Played role of main villain for season 3 of TV series, Shocked Again. Appeared in six episodes.
Bad
Played bad guys on TV.
Example #2
Good
Skilled singer and dancer and puppeteer, familiar with using puppets in live productions. Acted as/manipulated Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q and Nala in regional production of The Lion King.
Bad
Used/acted with puppets on stage.
How to Align Your Resume With the Job Description
Whether you’re an experienced actor or a theater school graduate fresh out of college, one of the most important things you can do with your resume is to align it as much as possible with the role that you know the director or casting director or associate is trying to fill. That means you need to look at your overall theatrical, film, or similar experiences and orient your resume toward the roles that are like the one that’s being cast.
While it’s true that directors have been known to cast someone in a role based on their appearance alone, that’s usually not the case. Most of the time people responsible for casting a play, a role in a TV series, or a film want to find someone who has experience in playing these types of characters or has the skills that show they can play these roles.
For instance, if it’s a theatrical role, you should lead with your theatrical experiences. If it’s casting for a commercial and you have commercial experience, that’s what’s at the top of your resume. If you lack experience in the type of role that’s being cast, you should list your roles in the order of their importance. So, if you had the lead role in a production by your college’ s theater department, that’s what you list first.
Example Casting Call
Seeking performers/hosts for Snappy Camp, a virtual show for kids. Production states: “Mix PBS-style children’s learning experience with a little Broadway-like magic and voila! That’s Snappy Camp. Snappy Camp performers are diverse, creative, and love kids. Performers will work closely with our directors to create high-energy virtual entertainment, forming strong bonds with audiences and providing a helping of joy for families across the country.”
Qualifications:
We’re looking for energetic, creative individuals with a passion for singing and dancing. Scripted material will be provided to cast on a daily basis. Demonstration of arts and crafts and do-at-home projects a possibility. This position works 8am-4pm ET during weekdays 40 hours weekly.
*Note experience in live entertainment in resume i.e. work in live performance at theme parks a plus
Therefore anyone applying for the role should have the following skills and qualifications:
- Creative
- Love children
- Singing
- Dancing
- Arts and crafts
- Theme park Performance
Now you have a good idea of what the casting directors are looking for. Your job is to examine your resume and find the relevant keywords and make sure that your resume reflects any similar experiences.
Here’s what an actor’s resume profile might look like to match the job description:
Acting Work Experience Example
Skilled actor, comfortable working with children. Worked as camp counselor in upstate New York during freshman college year including leading classes in arts and crafts. Spent two summers as singer and dancer in daily performances at Six Flags in Iowa. Joined Upside Down Theater, an experimental theater troupe, in 2019 following college graduation.