Kenya is joined by Chris Gravely, a Harlem-based actor and aspiring voiceover talent with a passion for all things nerdy and gaming. Chris shares his diverse industry experiences, from stand-in work to BBC documentaries, highlighting the art of becoming different characters and narrating their stories. He talks about his journey into acting, from early background roles to reigniting his career in 2021 and recounts his role in a Max series, “Search Party” involving 300 actors enduring a summer heatwave. Chris emphasizes the importance of teamwork and provides valuable resources to enhance your acting education, and why the saying that success in entertainment is all about who you know can actually be a beautiful thing.  

 

Also Talked About:

• As an avid lover of movies, TV shows and comic books, Chris also loves acting because he gets to jump into the mind of another character and tell their story to the world. 

• Chris jumped into background work at 20, and started with some re-enactment work. He reignited the acting bug in 2021. 

• More about the HBO show that had Chris, one of 300 actors, zombie-walking their way through an intense summer heatwave. 

• Your experience can be made or broken by the people on set. 

• The healthy balance between advocating for yourself in less than ideal conditions on set and not being too much of a complainer. 

• In working with his brother in law and a team of other creatives to bring a project to life, Chris saw the power of cooperation and collaboration on set. 

• Pro Tip: if you find yourself on set in a costume or special look, be sure to take a photo. 

• Chris offers some incredible resources to further your education including the SAG’s Foundation free programs like Voice Over Lab (for members). 

 

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Kenya: IG

 

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Chris: IG