Natalie Portman

The Name Game - How Stage Names Shape Actors' Careers

In the world of acting, and all other forms of entertainment, a name isn’t just a tag; it’s an emblem of your brand, a beacon for your identity, and often, a gateway to success. Adopting a stage name isn’t about discarding your ...
Robert De Niro in Raging Bull

Method acting, a technique that has stirred both admiration and controversy in the acting world, remains a topic of fascination and debate. This acting technique, known for its depth and intensity, has a rich history and an array of famous ...
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Physical conditioning is an important aspect of an actor’s career, especially when preparing for physically demanding roles. Whether it’s for action-packed movies, intense stage performances, or roles that require a significant transformation, maintaining peak physical fitness is key. This guide ...
Even Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer

There are many different aspects that go into creating a believable character — there’s more to it than just memorizing and delivering lines. One important element is the physicality of the role. Whether it’s maintaining a certain posture, learning to ...
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New York is the city of opportunity and there is no better place to start your child’s career than with a New York City talent agent. But before you start calling around, you need to ask yourself: Are you and ...
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Characters can be reflections of ourselves, whether we realize it or not. They can show us sides of ourselves that we might not want to see, or that we might be trying to ignore. But they can also be teachers, ...
Actors on Acting

From Film4  – Various famous actors and actresses tell us what inspires and drives them when taking on new roles. Actors: Keira Knightley Tom Hanks Anne Hathaway Ben Stiller Judi Dench Michael Fassbender Natalie Portman Leonardo DiCaprio Saoirse Ronan Andrew ...