Do you want to pursue acting but are afraid of failure? Rejection comes with a career in Hollywood, but so do amazing opportunities. 

Joe Cortese has had an impressive career in Hollywood, having been in the Oscar-winning Green Book (2019), The Loudest Voice (2019), and played the role of Giorgio Armani in the FX true crime anthology, The Assassination of Gianni Versace-American Crime Story (2017). After first  coming  onto the acting scene in the 1976  film The Death Collector, Joe has established himself as a fantastic writer and actor over 4 decades in Hollywood. 

In this episode, Joe tells many stories from his career in Hollywood. You will learn about the roles Joe has played, how he knew he wanted to pursue an acting career, what actors and producers he has enjoyed working with, what he has learned about the craft of acting, and so much more. Joe’s story is a fantastic reminder to all actors that even though working in Hollywood can knock you down multiple times, great opportunities will come when you stay true to yourself, your craft, and your dreams. 

Tune in to Episode 46 of Hollywood Dream Maker to learn invaluable lessons from Joe Cortese’s experiences in Hollywood!  

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• About Joe’s early acting career (3:36)
• Actors and producers that Joe enjoyed working with (10:30)
• When Joe knew he wanted to pursue a career in Hollywood  (18:15)
• Joe’s advice for young actors (24:27)
• About the film Joe is currently producing (33:47)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - So Therefore…A Practical Guide for Actors 

Connect with Joe 

• IMDb

Let’s Connect: 

• Manhattan Actor Studio 
• Website

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