Why am I such a good actor?

Question

I don't mean sound arrogant or anything but I consider myself a good actor. I'm 17 and I'm shy and introverted. I'm very quiet and don't have alot of friends. I grew up in a home with a father who drinks and was a bit abusive towards my mom. This made me even more withdrawn. I've noticed that alot of good actors are like me, shy and withdrawn. Robert Di Niro is an example. In my drama class, we had to do monologues from a pretty dramatic play. I can say I did extremely well(at least compared to everyone else). I played a guy who's ex-wife just murdered his children. This play was Medea if anybody knows it. Anyways I pretty much fell apart during it and almost started to cry. My teacher said I was excellent and I got cheers from the others. I did a monologue from the same play and everyone said it was memorable. My teacher said I set the bar very high. Why am I so good at this? It surprises everyone and myself as well because nobody expects this of me.

Answer 1

a little modesty might help. but if you really think you got what it takes, take an acting job.  this site lists all kinds of 'em: Hollywood-opportunities(dotcom)

Answer 2

i don't think you should be bragin their are way more better actors than you my 5 year old boy can probably say a better line than you so back off

Answer 3

You may well not be as good as you portray.  The fact that Jason lost his family may have resonated with you, so it was you having the reaction, not the character.

How are you with comedy, or creating different characters?

If you're just looking for a pat on the back, you got it, but wouldn't it mean more coming from the people who have seen you in action and not a bunch of strangers who only have your word to go on?

Answer 4

For someone who just wrote a large paragraph on how great they are, you certainly don't sound modest.

Seriously, what a stupid question. How would you expect anyone to answer that if they've never seen you act.

Answer 5

You're good at acting because God gave you that gift.

Answer 6

You flourish in Drama because you perhaps do not flourish in life. You clearly get very emotionally involved in your performances which gives you the edge. I don't think you're arrogant.

Answer 7

probably because since your background and life style is the way it is you would rather be like a different character. you find it easy to become someone else because your insecure or not completely happy with your own personality, and theres nothing wrong with that...keep persuing it and after going through all of your characters you will eventually find yourself in the process... hope this helps : )

Answer 8

You feel more comfortable being someone diffrent from yourself and having fun being diffrent types of people, you like to explore diffrent kinds of emotions. Its a great talent that you have, and by reading what you wrote i can tell that you enjoy it a lot so keep up in high spirits and keep on pushing to your goal! good luck!

Answer 9

goooood job!

i love acting as well!

Answer 10

because you feel more comfortable being a "character" than you do yourself

Answer 11

i tnk u r