What kind of personality does it take to be an actor...?

Question

What does it take?

Answer 1

VERY outgoing

willing to do anything.

good luck

Answer 2

You have to have a very outgoing personality, very talkative, and defiantly not shy. If you're shy, like myself, you can forget about being an actor. Those are the kinds of traits agents look for. Also someone with an out-of-the-ordinary physical appearance.

Answer 3

it doesn't matter what personality you have as a person, it shouldn't affect your career too much except for the style of your act! e.g. comedy or serious

Answer 4

you have to be able to change your moods in a way people will buy,but its not true...for example,lets say u have to pretend to cry.your not REALLY sad,but you have to express FAKE feelings so one of the qualities it takes is definently going to be able to change ur moods easily.you would have to be very outgoing, and fun.lots of people are gonna watch you,and some things depends on how you act and stuff,so when u get ur acting job,be sure that no matter what role,you should always try to get in character and try your best.

Answer 5

It's not a matter of personality as much as it is determination.  A lot of actors are incredibly shy, but when they take on a role, the character takes over.

It takes thick skin, hard work, lots of research, a willingness to  embarrass yourself, and dedication. You have to be well-read, open-minded, and willing to listen to others (your director, fellow actors, stage managers, and fight and dance choreographers).  You have to know history, music, cultures and literature. You have to be able to make a coal miner believe you're a coal miner.

If you're truly committed (and talented), you can attain it. Remember, though, it's perfection of the discipline you should be chasing, not money and fame.  If you just want to be famous, find another way to achieve it, because most great actors are people you've never heard of.

Good luck!

Answer 6

outgoing and not afraid to take risks and if you are shy try to get over that. i took acting classes and now I'm not shy in front of people and i have gotten to be more outgoing.

Answer 7

just be your self, and put alot of effort into your work. some people have natural spark, some have to work for that spark. You never know who a director or casting agency will hire. Just keep working on your skills, and you never know what could happen.

Answer 8

I agree wholeheartedly with the above answer. A girl I worked with never spoke and was painfully painfully shy in her life, but she was one of the best actors i've ever seen.