An Actor Despairs

By Ryan M. PerezTV & Film Arts Film Interviews Performing Arts

An Actor Despairs episodes

April 24 Eric Lange
Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eric Lange, known for The West Wing and Escape at Dannemora, to discuss his journey from Ohio to Hollywood, his eight-year struggle before landing his breakthrough role, the transformative experience of playing a heavy character in Escape at Dannemora, navigating the challenges of today’s entertainment industry, and his approach to acting rooted in naturalism, preparation, and creating opportunities to sustain a lasting career.
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1 hr 25 min
April 16 Eva De Dominici
Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eva De Dominici, known for The Cleaning Lady and Balls Up, to discuss her journey from Buenos Aires to Hollywood, starting her career at age five in Argentina and breaking out on Chiquititas, moving to the United States without speaking English, overcoming language barriers in the industry, landing her first major roles, and the perseverance it takes to build a bilingual acting career while staying true to who you are.
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1 hr 3 min
April 14 Happy Anderson
Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Happy Anderson, known for Mindhunter, The Knick, and The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, to discuss his journey from upstate New York to a thriving career in film and television, his early days in community theater and breakthrough in Equus, overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety, navigating the challenges of today’s acting landscape, and his upcoming role in Brigadoon at the Pasadena Playhouse, along with hard-earned advice for actors chasing longevity in the craft.
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1 hr 10 min
April 02 Jessica Sherman and Jennifer Presser AKA Tipsy Casting
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guests Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser of Tipsy Casting as they discuss their journey into casting, the shift from in-person auditions to self-tapes, and how the casting process has evolved post-pandemic, along with their insights on the future of auditions and what actors need to understand in today’s changing industry.
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1 hr 44 min
March 26 Luke Barnett
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Luke Barnett as they discuss his upbringing in Maryland, his journey from working in bars in Hollywood while pursuing acting, taking time away to focus on writing and producing, and his return to acting with projects like Faith Based, Crossing Over Express, and Dark Winds, along with the importance of persistence and creating your own opportunities in today’s industry.
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1 hr 6 min
March 23 Kirk Acevedo
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kirk Acevedo as they discuss his upbringing in the South Bronx, discovering acting at East Harlem Performing Arts and LaGuardia High School, his breakout roles in "Oz" and "Band of Brothers," and the challenges of being typecast, along with navigating an evolving industry and creating opportunities as an actor.

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2 hr 6 min
March 17 Paul Bullion
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Paul Bullion as they discuss his upbringing in Newport Pagnell, his early experiences in theater, the challenges he faced breaking into drama school, and his journey to landing roles in Peaky Blinders, Mission: Impossible, The Witcher, and more, along with his approach to staying grounded, navigating the industry, and balancing his work as both an actor and carpenter.
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1 hr 57 min
March 10 Daniel Francis
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Daniel Francis as they discuss his experience growing up in London, falling in love with music and performing, his journey into drama school, and his work in "Small Axe," "Liaison," "The Wheel of Time," "Bridgerton," and so much more!
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1 hr 49 min
February 12 Josh Finan
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Josh Finan as they talk about his experience growing up in the U.K, attending Bristol Old Vic, and his work in "The Responder," "The Gentleman," "Baby Reindeer," and his new show "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast" now streaming on Netflix!!
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1 hr 9 min
February 10 Clifton Collins Jr.
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Clifton Collins Jr. as they discuss his experience growing up in Los Angeles, being raised and inspired by his grandfather, choosing to pursue a career in acting, and working in projects such as "187, "The Rules of Attraction," "Capote," "Traffic," "Jockey," "Eddington," "Westworld," and far too many other to name!
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1 hr 49 min

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