Background Actor Resume Examples

Background Actors are seen on television commercials, movies, voice overs, and various industry events. A well-written resume example for Background Actor should mention duties such as performing acting roles, following cues and instructions, researching background roles, handling self-promotion, and completing other tasks as assigned by directors. Based on our collection of resumes for this job, essential job qualifications are acting skills, creativity, time management, flexibility, teamwork, and knowledge of memorization techniques. A Bachelor of Arts is required to work as a Background Actor.

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Candidate Info

10

months in workforce

10

months at this job

GED

GED

Background Actor

Performed as a background extra in television and movie productions to include Disney and Family Comedy television productions, and various other television series and movie films
Maintained a good rapport with directors and casting services by reporting as instructed and promptly
Prepared for productions with apparel as instructed via agency phone recording
Required to manage scheduling of commitments with flexibility
Performed as required independently, or in a mass group, or by allowing the use of personal vehicle

Candidate Info

1

month in workforce

1

month at this job

HS

High School Diploma

AS

Individual Studies: Concentration

Background Actor

Performed alongside well-known actors, including Olivia DeJonge and Kal Penn
Collaborated with the director and an ensemble of four other background actors
Reviewed the camera shots with the actors and assistant director
Styled own hair and selected own wardrobe before performances

Candidate Info

1

month in workforce

1

month at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Background Actor for Graceland on USA

Pantomimed emotions to make scene look realistic or to convey the mood of a particular scene.
Adhere to dress code in order to be better portrayed on camera.
Stood in specific places on set according to the director's orders.
Responded to and regularly checked in with emails from FrontRunner Casting.
Remained in communication with personal agency.

Candidate Info

1

year in workforce

1

year at this job

AS

Arts

BA

Piano Pedagogy

Background Actor

Worked for various television shows (especially Nickelodeon shows), such as Victorious and iCarly
Not currently working; it is a minors-only agency
Working days were sporadic

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