10 ways to make money as an actor
You want to find a paying gig, get that film audition, break into the business and earn the big bucks. There are many ways you can get paid work as an actor. Here are a few examples.
- Commercials
Apply for auditions/ castings in your local area.
- Background artist
Join an extras agency and make yourself available. Check out our recommended UK agency: Casting Collective
- Playing characters in films
The obvious choice. Try to score some small roles to start out with. Even one line parts can be well paid.
- Voice over/ dubbing
Voice over work can be well paid. If you are good with accents try to join an agency, create a demo reel and offer your services
- Theatre plays
- Community activist
Charities sometimes need people who can entertain people with special needs or someone who is a good communicator.
- Teaching
Teaching at film/drama school or at the theatre can be very rewarding
- Parties
Can you dress up as a clown and put yourself in a different role to entertain kids?
- Corporate entertainment
Can you impersonate people? Do you have a unique voice? Big corporations often hold special dinners and events.
- Computer games
Do you have what it takes to spend your day in a green screen studio and mimic movements directed to you? Even voice over for video games is well paid.
Here is a list of useful articles helping you search for paid jobs and learning the craft of acting:
Where to find auditions
How to become an actor: Training (part1)
How to become an actor: Getting roles in student movies (part 2)
