Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down with actor Nigel Barber to talk about something few performers ever achieve: a fifty-year career in acting — and still enjoying the work.

With credits spanning five decades, Nigel shares stories, lessons, and hard-earned perspective from a life lived inside the craft and profession. From major studio productions to cult projects and everything in between, this is a wide-ranging, generous conversation about longevity, adaptability, and what it really takes to stay working over the long haul.

Together, they explore how the industry has changed, what hasn't, and why curiosity, professionalism, and resilience matter more than trends or shortcuts. It's reflective, funny, grounded — and packed with insight for actors at any stage of their journey.

If you've ever wondered what a real acting career looks like over time, this episode is essential listening.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome & introducing Nigel Barber 03:30 – Fifty years in acting: how it all began 08:20 – Early training, influences, and first breaks 14:10 – Building a career before the modern industry 20:45 – Longevity, consistency, and staying employable 27:30 – Adapting as the industry changes 34:40 – Big productions vs smaller projects 41:10 – Lessons learned the hard way 47:50 – Professionalism, reputation, and trust 54:30 – What younger actors misunderstand about careers 01:01:20 – Craft vs career: finding balance 01:08:10 – Looking back without nostalgia 01:14:40 – Why acting still matters 01:21:00 – Advice for actors thinking long-term 01:27:30 – Final reflections & wrap-up

🎬 SELECTED CREDITS DISCUSSED

• The Crown

• 007 – Spectre

• Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

• Hatfields & McCoys

• You, Me and the Apocalypse

• Baywatch

• Partisan

• Roboshark

• Firequake

• 50 Ways to Kill Your Lover

• Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix

🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW

🎧 Podcast & more: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum

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