I was sitting on the computer daydreaming about what historical people I’d play if I was an actor and if I got the opportunity, and then I started thinking, are too many bio pics bad for actors? Like you play a boxer and then a criminal and then a pimp and then a political figure and then a comedian or something like that… you know? Anyways what do you think? Should actors try to limit how many real people the portray?

BQ: If you could, what historical person would you play? Based on how interesting you think they are, how they/you look and other stuff like that? Give more than one if you want.

BQ2: Has anyone seen Moneyball, Drive or 50/50? Give me your opinions on them if you have. I really enjoyed Drive..

No offense, but that’s a stupid statment. If you pull off all of those roles, your a extremely versatile and probably a phenomonal actor.

BQ: The rapper Cage. I don’t look like him but his life is extremely interesting, albeit horrible.

BQ2: I reviewed Drive on here already so I’ll just say it’s my second favorite film of the year. I’ve yet to see the other two but hopefully that’ll change soon.

david "Anthony" was born in Calcutta, India and sailed to America at the age of ten. After hitch hiking across the country, he settled on a hippie farm in Missouri where he fattened up on vegan nuttbutter, mastered the scythe, and became yoga ceritied. During a heavy, psychedelic induced seance, david met Marlon Brando who suggested he try his hand at acting. With this new epiphany of cosmic porportions, david embarked for Los Angeles to marinate in the cesspool of Hollywood along with all of the other desperate and fame seeking artists. Here, he made ****** Theatre Company his new home and lived out of his car for two and a half months in order to save money and prepare for his role; eating only tuna, grapefruit, and crackers. Upon completion of the play’s production, david would like to obtain his sky dive liscence and possibly plans on moving back to his motherland of India in order to reclaim his sanity and find everlasting peace. [Autographs from Mr. Anthony will be signed for a fee of $5]

you think its pretentious? or in bad taste? i had a lot of fun writing it.

It depends on the context.

For a professional bio, certainly. It’s ridiculous, obviously embellished or untrue, and say nothing of your past theatre experience with is the focus of a professional bio.

For a non-professional bio, it largely depends on what the other actors are writing about. If everyone’s bio is like this, then no problem. If you’re the only one who isn’t taking it 100% seriously, it’s a little insulting to your colleagues.

To address your specific concerns:

It’s not pretentious. To be pretentious you would have to be emphasizing affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature.

Bad taste depends on the context as outlined above.

At the very least you should capitalize your first name and not put your last name in quotes. That makes you look stupid.

At the very

Are you making it?

Edit: E-mail me when the film is done then.

Or leave me a message on my Deviantart account.

I would love to see it.

Acting isn’t complete without people skills, basic psychology, imagination, creativity, compassion & empathy.

All the best

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631490/

I know he’s British but even you guys had British accents back then.