If you are considering becoming an actor, creating a well presented and quality CV or resume is essential. Your resume is the first imprerssion a casting director or agent will see of you so make sure it is good!
The acting website team have written a guideline of what you should include in you CV / resume...
You can also download an example CV to play around with here
Your Name
Agency (if any)
Address and phone (or)
(If you don't have an agent or manager)
Measurements: height, bust/chest, waist, hips, dress size, inside/leg, collar, suit size, hat, shoe size, hair, and eye colour.
Training: Drama Schools, Acting Training, Dance, private tuition. Etc.
Your work Experience In:
Televisions, and Film.
Theatre,
Then list separately your commercials, corporate videos, pop promos, indents, etc.
Your special sills,
On your headshot, or repro; Always put your name on the back of any pictures (LIGHTLY).
Attach your CV to your photograph.
If you are freelancing, or you are working without an agent, be sure to include your contact information on the CV.
(Do not put your phone number on the back of photographs – especially if you are a girl )
Another few golden rules about writing the perfect resume as an actor
What ever you do - Don't lie about anything! Trust me It will always come back to haunt you.
Never put in any "extra" work or ‘walk-on’ work either on Commercials, television, or film.
You don’t have to put the dates of productions next to the credits.
It is not necessary to list an actor's specific roles on TV and films.
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