A clear and interesting actor resume will go a long way to help you land the job you want. Be sure to include specific details, including your objective, training, previous employment, and current availability. All actor resumes should take this approach.
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Jim Marks
106 Lincoln Avenue
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jmarks@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as an Actor
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Trained professional; skilled actor; available for regional and local theatre
EXPERIENCE
Actor, 2000 to present:
Danbury Little Theatre Group, Any City, USA.
Played in summer stock including supporting roles in Kiss Me Kate, Oklahoma, The Music Man and others. Accomplished singer and dancer, as well as actor.
Acting Teacher, 1998-2000:
Small Mountain High School, Small Mountain, USA.
Responsible for teaching upper division drama classes and directing annual school play in the fall and musical in the spring.
EDUCATION
M.A. Theatre Arts, Landon University, 1997 Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
Member, Actors' Equity
American Association of Theatrical Professionals
NOTE: Keep in mind that the sample actor resume above is just that-a sample. A complete actor resume might run one to two pages. However, this one will show you how to get started.