I AM AN ACTOR: A SAG-AFTRA PODCAST

Matthew Rhys: Welsh in Widow's Bay

Matthew Rhys has made a career out of disappearing into characters you can’t look away from. From The Americans to A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Cocaine Bear, The

Charles Melton: Beef and Big Dreams

From a breakout role on Riverdale to acclaimed performances in May December and Beef, Charles Melton has transformed the way audiences see him — and himself as an actor.

Timothy Simons: Scene Stealer

Building strong comedic characters is no small feat, and Timothy Simons reflects on the craft, curiosity and commitment behind creating some of television’s most memorabl

Justin Hartley: This Is Acting

Justin Hartley reflects on a career built through resilience, hard work and a genuine love of storytelling. From an unexpected start in acting after college to starring i

Carrie Preston: Elsbits

Carrie Preston reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, versatility and a deep love of storytelling. From growing up in a small town and building her own theater company

Jackie Tohn: She Wants This

Jackie Tohn reflects on a career shaped by persistence, resilience and an unwavering belief in herself. From booking sitcoms as a child actor to navigating development de

Michael Peña: All His Preparation

In this conversation, Michael Peña reflects on a career defined by curiosity, observation and fully committing to every character, no matter the size of the role. He shar

Phil Dunster: Rooster and Reinvention

Phil Dunster explores the craft of acting, reflecting on early drama school training through to breakout success in Ted Lasso and what it takes to build complex, compelli

Chase Infiniti: One Audition After Another

From self-tapes during the pandemic to starring in some of Hollywood’s most anticipated projects, Chase Infiniti reflects on the mindset, resilience and self-belief that

Mariska Hargitay: The Banana in the Bag

Mariska Hargitay reflects on the unexpected path that led her from ballet training to a lifelong career in acting, sharing how an early documentary on Sanford Meisner spa

Katherine LaNasa: Performance and The Pitt

Katherine LaNasa reflects on the unexpected journey that took her from ballet dancer to acclaimed actor, sharing how a documentary about Sanford Meisner first inspired he

Kerry Washington: Imperfect Icon

Kerry Washington kicks off her heels for a conversation on the experiences, training and relationships that shaped her journey as an actor, from discovering a lifelong lo

Rhea Seehorn: Better Call Carol

Rhea Seehorn takes us inside the discipline and instinct behind her acting process, tracing how her foundation in theater, script analysis and on-camera work shaped the w

Quinta Brunson: Actor Elementary

Quinta Brunson sits down for a heartfelt conversation about building Abbott Elementary from the ground up, tracing her path from childhood impressions in the back of a mi

Sherry Cola: A Comedic Joy Ride

Sherry Cola sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about carving out her own lane in Hollywood, sharing how growing up without seeing many Asian American pe

Sofia Carson: Adventures in Acting

Sofia Carson reflects on her journey from flamenco dancing at age five to Hollywood leading lady, opening up about discovering her love for acting, music and storytelling

Colman Domingo: If Broken Rules Could Talk

Colman Domingo reflects on his intentional, decades-long journey through Hollywood, from early struggles and unexpected beginnings to becoming one of the industry’s most

Kate Hudson: How to Earn Your Stripes in 30 Years

Kate Hudson reveals what it was really like growing up in Hollywood, stepping onto sets as a kid and working to earn her own name in the industry. She reflects on getting

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