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How do actors talk in a different accent?

I see some actors that are from America that can speak both American and British accents. Same thing with British or Australian actors. Most if not all of them are required to use a speech dialect coach if their accent … Continue reading

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How does one find voice actors to make recordings for listening exercises?

I work at a publisher and they are planning to publish listening comprehension exercises (English is not a first language in my country). How do you find people suitable for recording the conversations? Are there companies that specialize in this? … Continue reading

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What actors have the best charisma and screen presence?

I am not asking who you think are the best character actors. Kevin Spacey and Edward Norton are fantastic actors but are fairly limited insofar as charisma. Arnold and Bruce Willis aren’t especially gifted actors but undeniably charming and magnetic. … Continue reading

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How are actors wearing sunglasses filmed without showing the camera in the reflection?

I’ve been watching Burn Notice a lot recently and every episode features many close up shots of actors with sunglasses. But every time I look at the reflection, I never see any film gear. Obviously, if the glasses are shot … Continue reading

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How do actors possess such an amazing control over their body language?

I always wonder how the actors and actresses can exert such an amazing control over the body language. Can any one give me a elaborated response. Acting is not acting at all, it’s reacting. Amazing body language comes from reacting … Continue reading

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How can actors leave Hollywood and transition to a quiet life and work in other professions?

I’d like to know how that’s done and hear some examples of actors and actresses that have done that. Christopher Knight who was Peter on "The Brady Bunch" went on to have a very successful career in the computer technology … Continue reading

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What percentage of actors typically start in the porn industry?

Can you give a citation, or do you have examples of celebrity actors who started in porn (and are no longer doing porn)? Sylvester Stallone, Traci Lords, Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell and Catherine Ringer, all of these mainstream performers did … Continue reading

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Why do Bollywood actors do not get actively involved in charity work?

Bollywood actors are considered Demi-gods. These are loved by masses. In spite of that why they do not become patron of charities. I heard Salman Khan does regular charity work. Why actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh khan not do something … Continue reading

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How do young actors get into acting without knowing anyone in that business?

There is an actor from where I live in Ohio and she started acting at a young age without not knowing anyone in acting or anything.. I am currently 19 wanting to be an actress and follow my dream I … Continue reading

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What is the best city for begining actors to start off?

I know that many actors head to LA or New york right away in hopes of becoming a famous actor, but I would like to know some real advice from experienced actors on where to start off? Like what are … Continue reading

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