The Daily Actor posted this great blog entry from Jenna Fischer (original post on Myspace) I’ve received tons of letters from people asking advice about the entertainment industry and, in particular, pursing a life as an actor. People have also asked how I got to be on The Office. This blog, I hope, will address some of […]
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Kenneth Branagh relied on Sir Laurence Olivier’s advice to play great actor
December 5, 2011 
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Linda BarnardMovie Writer Actor-director Kenneth Branagh once turned to theatre legend Sir Laurence Olivier for advice when he was a teenager at drama school and struggling with a role. He was surprised when Olivier replied to his letter and simply advised him, “to have a bash and hope for the best.” Today, Branagh feels the […]
Read more What Aspiring Young Actors Can Learn From Leonardo DiCaprio
November 29, 2011 0 Comments
With the actor’s latest being in ‘J.Edgar’ directed by Clint Eastwood, he shares how much he prepares for his roles and how this most recent frustrated and fascinated him all at the same time. After two decades of working as a professional actor, he reveals that it is this character that he hated playing the most. ‘Why’ […]
Read more Bad Teacher!
November 28, 2011 1 Comment
If you are a teacher (in any field) and you cannot explain what it is you are teaching, you should NOT BE A TEACHER IN THAT SUBJECT. If you don’t understand what it is you are trying to educate others in, or you do understand but lack the ability/desire to communicate it, then you have […]
Read more Ask Me! – Esper or Atlantic?
July 28, 2011 0 Comments
Anonymous asked Hi there, ive bookmarked your blog!Im thinking of taking a 2 yr class as either Esper studio or Atlantic studio. Apart from the price difference, do you know any advantages and disadvantages to either?Im a film guy, 36 yr old, UK. Rj Ps, nice picture by the way Hello Rj, Thanks for the […]
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