Be an actor Background Principal Thomas R Baker
Be an actor! • Background • Principal
Thomas R. Baker
Thomas R. Baker
Thomas R. Baker
Thomas R. Baker
Thomas R. Baker • • • IMDB SAG/AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild) AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists) AEA (Actors Equity Association)
Thomas R. Baker • • Military vet – USCG, USN, USAF Licensed locksmith Unicycle rider Amateur radio operator (Extra Class) Chainsaw carver of ice and wood Electronics builder Severe weather observer/chaser
Thomas R. Baker thomasrbaker. com tbaker@thomasrbaker. com • • • Film Pilot – We Bought a Zoo Military Honor Guard – Land News Anchor – Art of Deception Soldier – Purge (Anarchy) Driver – Straight Outta Compton
Thomas R. Baker TV Prison Guard – General Hospital Engineer – Decker Unclassified Russian Prison Guard – Agents of SHIELD Casino Expert – Storage Wars (Season 11, episode 3, November 22, 2017)
Commercial • Double for Rob Riggle – Ford Fusion • Roman Soldier – Toyota Prius
Modeling • Instructor – University of Phoenix
Stage • Beatles Voices – Ticket to Ride • Other Voices – Mickey Mouse (not official!)
Educational Requirements • Depth • Breadth • Skills • Hobbies • Abilities • Very UNUSUAL skills
General Responsibilities • • • On time Quiet Know your lines Don’t be an issue Don’t hog the crafty Don’t EVER ask for autographs/selfies
Promotional Opportunities • Crew – Apprentice to Supervisory • Cast – Better contracts • Cast – Better exposure
Salary Range (July 1, 2016) • Background Atmosphere – $167. 00/8 • Principal – (Performer, Stunt Person) $933. 00 • Singer – $1010. 00 • Mouthing (Lip Sync) – $741. 00 • 3 Day Performer – $2363. 00 • Weekly Performer – $3239. 00
Perks of the Job • • • Terrific people Excellent food On set activity Learn a great deal Be part of a vision
Perks of the Job • • • Director knows you Assistant Director knows you Casting Director knows you Join SAG/AFTRA, AEA, AGVA, AGMA Volunteer!!
Challenges • Long hours • Moody people • Low pay for background unless overtime (then watch out! It really increases. ) • Need Work Permit if under 18 • Tiring (but fun!) • Non union work (SAG fees are $3000!!) • Inconsistent work
Why Be An Actor? • • • Fun Love it Different Full mind and body experience Can’t explain it
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