30 Years of Acting - Insights and Advice for Aspiring Actors

Dive into a comprehensive 55-minute interview with veteran actor Michael O'Neill as he shares invaluable insights from his 30-year career in Hollywood. Explore O'Neill's journey from unexpected beginnings to sustained success, covering topics such as supporting an acting career through carpentry, motivating struggling actors in Los Angeles, discussing career choices with spouses, and advice for actors considering leaving the city. Learn about overcoming bad auditions, observing other actors' performances, and gain behind-the-scenes glimpses from sets like DALLAS BUYER'S CLUB and GREY'S ANATOMY. Discover O'Neill's strategies for longevity in the industry, hear inspiring stories about young actors, and get practical advice on dealing with casting stereotypes. This in-depth conversation offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring and established actors alike.

Syllabus

- I Never Thought About Acting Until Will Geer Called Me
- I Supported My Acting Career With Carpentry
- Motivation For Any Actor Struggling In Los Angeles
- The Conversation With Your Spouse About Your Hollywood Career
- Advice To Actors Leaving Los Angeles To Regroup
- Overcoming A Bad Acting Audition
- What I Learned Watching Other Actors Bomb Auditions
- A Great Story From The Set Of DALLAS BUYER'S CLUB
- Typical Day For An Actor On A Television Set
- An Emotional Day On The Set Of GREY'S ANATOMY
- How I've Made It 30 Years As An Actor
- A Story About Two Young Actors And Their Acting Careers
- What Can Actors Do About Casting Stereotypes?