Being An Extra

I just made a year of working as an extra. It's one of the things in life that brings me tons of joy. I just want to be able to gush about my experiences with some fellow thespians. I also want to hear about what you guys have experienced as background actors etc.


  • 3 years ago
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Tex Miley
Actor

What tips or advice do you have for someone like myself trying to get a start?


  • 3 years ago
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I would say check yourself Grant Wilfey and Central Casting to get your start with background work. Sorry for the late reply. I just saw this reply.


  • 2 years ago
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Tom Izdon
Actor

Many years of extra work, great experience and networking, I do it today, never turn it down.


  • 2 years ago
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Heather Beck
Actor

Gush away. When I try to tell my non background friends, it doesn’t go very far lol! I love the feeling of being on set, there is a definite vibe going on where everyone is focused on getting it right. The energetic buzz of creative minds coming together.

Such a fun thing isn’t it! I’m in the Portland area and was fortunate enough to participate on projects for the series Grimm and the 3rd Lumineers album, one of their music videos. I’ve done some other smaller indie stuff as well up here and in Mexico.
Cheers !


  • 2 years ago
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Geegee Casanova
Actor, Singer

I started in acting by doing commercials, I also Stand-In and Photo-double a lot. I love to be on set. I joined Sag-Aftra and the opportunities I have gotten so far are amazing. I totally left the Corporate world for Creating. And I don't regret a darn thing


  • 1 year ago
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Alfred Bracy
Actor

I've stated in MTV promotions as a bar drinker. Then I played in Poker Face with producer and director Natasha Lyonne. Now about to do reality tv show ??!!


  • 1 year ago
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