Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this ultimate guidebook by Aaron Marcus—an experienced actor with over 40 years in the industry and nearly 1,300 bookings—has all the tools you need to succeed. You'll also explore the exciting world of commercial modeling, featuring everyday people of all shapes and sizes in advertisements, billboards, magazines, and online campaigns, as an additional path to booking jobs.
Why this Book is Different
Most acting books focus solely on performance techniques. While essential, they only cover part of the equation. Aaron's comprehensive "cookbook" also teaches you how the acting industry really works—helping you avoid scams, overcome fear and common mistakes, advocate for yourself, and turn your passion into a sustainable career. Based on Aaron's real-world experience, this book explains how he did it, and how you can too.
If you order How to Become a Successful Actor and Model from The Actor Career Center, as a free bonus, you'll receive a link to an exclusive state-by-state database with 700+ agents, casting directors and managers to help you connect and network with the right people. Plus, we'll send you directories for the National SAG - AFTRA Offices and Key Industry Contacts (e.g., printing companies for headshots, websites that offer free monologues).
Proven ways to get started as an actor and commercial model. Learn how to find great agents who will submit you for jobs and how to market yourself and even find work on your own.
Secrets to creating effective headshots and resumes, even with little to no experience, as well as commercial photos to help you break into this alternative, lucrative side of the industry
Auditioning techniques to nail your auditions with confidence. You'll learn the same methods that helped Aaron book roles on A Man Called Otto, Irresistible, We Own This City, House of Cards (recurring,) Mr. Robot, Thespian (recurring,) Law & Order: CI, Gotham, Coca-Cola, Disney World and more!
How to kickstart or elevate your career from just getting started to booking principal roles on major TV shows/feature films, TV commercials and posters/billboards and magazine ads
How to shoot home auditions (self-tape) and what equipment you need to stay competitive in today's remote casting world
See what industry professionals are saying about How to Become a Successful Actor and Model
This 'cookbook' for acting and modeling will teach you everything you need to know to get started, find agents, create effective head shots and commercial photos that can get you work, learn auditioning techniques and book more jobs. It is the most complete and informative book available.
Jane Blume
President of FunnyFaceToday, Inc. (FFT)
Aaron Marcus has created an important book that offers essential and practical information that he has learned from being a successful actor and commercial model for decades. This should be required reading for anyone aspiring to succeed in the acting and modeling field.
Paul Weber
Former Executive Head of TV Casting for MGM Studies
As a photographer who has shot over 17,000 head shots, I can tell you that Aaron Marcus was unbelievably prepared for my photo shoot with him. He knew precisely what he wanted and used techniques that gave us the results he needed. In Aaron's book, he teaches you specifically what to do to prepare and achieve amazing results when working with a photographer. Before your next photo session, do yourself a favor and read this book.
Joe Henson
Joe Henson Photography
I always wanted to act and model but had no idea how to begin until I read How to Become a Successful Actor and Model. This book changed my life. I learned the best way to get started, create strong photos, a resume, find agents, prepare before my auditions, memorize scripts and even get work on my own. I now have 3 agents and already booked 9 TV commercials and modeling jobs. I never could have done this without Aaron's book.
Nicky Tamberrino
Actor & Model
This book 'How to Become a Successful Actor and Model' by Aaron Marcus should be a MUST read for anyone who is thinking about getting in the business or feel that they are getting over looked or their career is at a stand still!
I have read this book and I am recommending it to ALL my Talent. I even use the book now as a guide line when I am talking to the new talent that we bring on at Carolina Talent. The insights that Aaron gives to talent on just about every aspect of the business come from his 40 years of being a successful Actor and Model himself. I can not think of a better book to recommend to talent at all levels of the industry.
Marc S. Soper
Agency Director of CTA
Discover actionable steps, insider advice, and proven strategies to navigate the often confusing and complex world of acting and modeling. Here's a sneak peek of 7 of the 13 chapters in the book:
1. Secrets to Creating Effective Headshots: Stand out from the competition
2. What is Commercial Modeling: Learn how to break into this lucrative and fun side of the industry
3. How to Create a Powerful Resume: Build credibility, even with little to no experience
4. The Best Way to Find an Agent: Get representation locally and in distant markets
5. How to Get Work on Your Own: Take control of your career
6. Audition for the Camera Techniques: Nail your auditions with confidence
7. How to Shoot Home Auditions (Self-Tape): Stay competitive in today's remote casting world and what equipment you need
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