How do I break into acting?

[littlemissdreamer79]

I want to be an actress so bad- but whenever I tell a friend or parent they just laugh. I wish I had pursued it when I was younger. I'm really into film making and being in them... what am I supposed to do? UGHH

[thelordswords]

next time you look to see what time it is make sure you have a watch lol

[Zeebaby87]

thank you im a young actor in San Francisco that just graduated from Academy of Art University working under the great Diane Baker! I'v been doing shows like Hairspray now that I'm done with school and i fine myself asking whats next? I don't know really know know what to do to get one TV. To hear you say all of the things i know and I know that I'm ready to get out there... thanks soo much

[TrevFredMotors]

Sir, you give me a glimmer of hope in these trying times. I have always wanted to act, but spurred on by my small town surroundings got pushed into college, which I have not had success in at all. i feel like im just racking up my debt as some sort of process to keep me busy for the next 10 years to pay off before life starts. i am in the process of getting out and moving to Los Angeles. I hope that I can find work, but at least trying will ease my concerns. Thanks a million, it made my day.

[LadySov109]

Thanks :) Unfortunatly, it's not as easy as easy as it sounds............. i got an audition next week, wish me luck guys :)

[bebetakes]

what are you wearing??

[cierragarcia34]

ARE U HOME SCHOOL OR SCHOOL



[KMAKMA5804]

Very, very inspiring and engaging. I wish you continued success.

[wgamador]

Wow. What an unselfish human being and great actor.

Making these videos to inspire and make them realize acting ts not an easy thing to do. Connecting with an audience is the most difficult thing to do and this is what makes Kevin an excellent actor.

Creating your own opportunities----best advice EVER!

[chickenlittle245]

thank u sooo much i totally appercate this i have come so close like a million times and yet it slipped from my grasp i have been in every acting school i can find and NONE of them EVER tell u want u really need to no! i hope we cross pathes some day aswell

sincerrally,

your fan kaleigh richards

p.s. i watch unnatural history all the time

[webgirls801]

thanx dude

thats rlly inspireing

[37fullmetalalchemist]

I hope it's not as hard to audition for acting positions cause I'm looking forward to becoming an actress

[janetchu]

the real deal, I love your genuineness.  Which acting coach did you find most empowering along your journey?

[KandynMandyShow]

It doesn't matter how hot he is on the outside, what matters is how hot he is on the inside...and from what I've seen, he's a male modle!!!

[JerseyxLove]

Well, it's never too late to start with things.

Just try, and fight for your dreams.

They might come true.

[jinxfink]

wwwhhhoooo!!!! Poor Paul! <3

[eatmytwinkie]

wow,

no matter how pale and tired u look,

your hott!!

[leeks1408]

i suck at acting

[iluvmori]

You are really right. I am an actress and at an arts school and people are always saying what are good tips and but there isnt its all about focus but its a personality its a part of you and who you are and to me its one of the most amazing feelings in the world and its an artform and i love i also watch you on UnNatual History and curenntly begging my parents to get me an agent for my bday. Thanks

Love,

Connie Valli

P.S, Maybe we will work together and i also watch ur little bro on btr ttyl

[MakeltiB]

You have inspired me.

I am going to try to get into acting. Practice this year, audition the next. Acting looks like a lot of fun. [There is a lot of singing on the plays here, though, and I am NOT doing a solo.]

Thank you for the information on acting, Kevin!

[mrrrtonygreer]

is it fun to act ?

[dodgergirl5516]

@mrrrtonygreer It is very fun to Act!! Acting is amaxing!!!

[SmyrnaLpz]

wow thats kinda what i like to do. i made it, i do it. lol that way you feel unique in someway and know that its yours. or somthin like that lol, have fun doin whatever u do :) peace ;)

[Sparky02188]

You got a MySpace & Facebook I got a MySpace & Facebook 2 its hard 2 find you

[TheRev1953]

Very well said and well done-- very insightful and mature beyond your years!

[TheRev1953]

Awesome vid- great expression- no wonder they scooed you up!

[rdsweet]

Dude. I am your new best friend. I pray we get to work together one day.

[lilyoshidude]

1:33 - 1:46 Made me crack up laughing. XD

You're awesome. ;D

[kutie46]

im...speechess. thats the first time ive seen an actor on youtube,WITHOUT doing anything obnoxiously goofy or arrogant to embarass themselves in the long run. hes mature n intelligent. i luv him! i hope i marry someone like that one day! hmm. wish me luck guyz!

[potatosandpickels]

i have a quick Q what if u want to go into acting but u have trouble being serious in front of people even though u try really hard.

[2016soccergirl]

on some parts u look like ur about to fall asleep right in the middle of the video

[kidhurt3]

you know when i first looked at this video i thought the info was going to be shit. but u were very insightful. thank u.

[belleamazing1992]

hey Kevin I'd love to be an actress its my dream what you said will really help me now when I post my first vids here on Youtube with my best friend thankyou hopefully my dream will come true

[keer91]

i love acting.....

[BayBay0023]

I want to act, but my mom doesn't think I'm serious enough. Plus, I can't find any auditions.

[megamaddies]

he kinda sounded like the joker at the begining and when he says crap he sounds like the joker.

[NikoRedStar]

What a generous dude! That's the kind of cat I want to work with. I hope our paths cross someday. I specialize in writing, directing, producing, and acting in the horror/action/sci-fi/fantasy genre (not slasher/gore)...along side with being an Upright Bassist and Composer. After seeing how hip you are, I hope to audition you for one of my projects or work with you in some other way, when my stuff gets bigger. Good journey.

~Niko Red Star

Red Star Entertainment Productions

[pmh632]

i wanna be an actor too... but i also got the BODY. ;) somebody pls hire me for some action film! i will not die a happy man till i got my blockbuster..

[thenightbreed101]

@pmh632 hey im working on an action mimi series right now. im 16 and im the director, one of the actors, costume designer and executive producer. If you are in Southern California near Pasadena or would be able to somehow commute to Pasadena, let me know ok.

Talk to you later,

Rocky

[BreakfastToms]

Hey Kev! Meet me at the WHATABURGER. Whataburger is a privately held, regional fast food restaurant specializing in hamburgers. The company, established by Harmon Dobson, opened its first restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 8, 1950. By 1960 the chain had grown to 17 locations in Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Today, Whataburger Restaurants, LP is still owned and operated by the Dobson family and has nearly 700 locations in the United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico). SPAGHETT

[maybelle652]

omg its so cool to see you like..when you were filming that part in y&r and then actually see the part and ur like perfectly fine here but then yur all like half-dead in the show and omg thats good acting....XD

[ColdBlackRoses]

he looks exactly like my best friends brother. i saw this episode on Young and the Restless , when his charcter almost died.....

[keithcry]

can u kiss nichloas braum some day

[seankenno7]

Kevin your a legend!!

myself and a few friends hav had a few small acting rolls since we were young and now we wanna take it 1 step further. like bigger acting projects! and this is really inspirational!! we've also come up with some ideas and screenplays and its good to hear that even actors like yourself struggle to sell them!!

once again thanks!! you absolutely rule!

PPP was gr8!! i LOVE Poor Paul! and hopefully i'll get to work with you on something somday!!

thanks,

Seán,

Dublin, Ireland

[shgrey]

i want to become a actor, thanks for the advise and hopefully my dream will happen

[modpodgirl]

I am an aspiring actress. I found an agency called Actors Reps...they are a scam. Don't believe a word they say. Plus,they work with the photo companies to oer chare people and get a profit. I am very upset!!

Kevin, thanks for the tips. Talk to you on myspace later...love ya.

[OfficialMiguelNieves]

This is so helpful! All the things you said in this video is everything i've searched for! Thank you!

[OriginalSimulacrum]

All I can say is you rock. I was researching how to make a demo reel - found yours, was blown away and then found this. I'm 50, but this little video definitely gave me inspiration & hope.

[babiepinguin]

i hate it when u got in that accident and Brad had to die!! but the good part about this is that u are alive, but we'll miss Brad!!  ~ love ya!!!~

[aly657]

you know, you actually answered my question but were can you have auditions for acting?

[LAnotBoston]

Keep working hard man!

[caruanadavinia]

your amazing kevin .pls i really wish maybe you could help ..is there somewhere where i can at least send a msg or email..keep up d gd work ..

[loveyunakim]

wow you are hooot

[Ladybrandybuck]

I fully!!!! agree! :) so hot

[JonasFan86]

Thanks you for your awesome advise cause I'm gonna be getting into acting and I go to this place called John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center. I can't wait to see PPP (Princess Protection Program)

[SugarMountain15]

I know! I am so excited for that movie. I have always wanted to be an actor, but I am not confident enough. Good luck to you, though!

[rachelramosiscool]

I've been to that place, they aren't that good.

[mom2kt]

So you went from you tube to Young and the restless WOW

[reyfan619]

The thing is, so many actors start young. 2 and 3 years old and they're already acting. Sometimes I feel like it's too late to start, especially when there's really no auditions for shows or anything here.

[rdsweet]

@reyfan619 Yeah. Umm. Listen to the video again. Excuses are just that. If you wanna do something do it.

[webgirls801]

@reyfan619 wat ive learned from all these actor things ur never too young to start

[webgirls801]

@reyfan619 and kevins brother kendalls co star i think thats wat u call it anyways he didnt start till 8th grade

[darroni123]

@reyfan619 I feel the same way

[steeflo7]

@reyfan619 It's never too late

[sprousespouse]

3 words: You. Are. INCRDIBLE.

your an inspiration

5 stars

[crazylilv336]

Yes but need to enroll in school sometime I did 3 soaps before i did school you need to be good no stage frite

[FluteStar09]

thats some good insight.

[melody25631]

thanks this is very helpful

[killerkyle92]

are you pail in this cause in Y&R noah fell through the ice?

[THECHRISandANNIESHOW]

thanks

[THECHRISandANNIESHOW]

or is that not your thing???? cuz i sing and act and love going on the stage

[THECHRISandANNIESHOW]

do you know how to get oto the stage as in Broadway

[danallie361]

hey thanks for the tip and can you tell me where and how i can find a place to start

[herseykiss242]

I love Young & the Restless, i grew up with it lol. To bad Brad is gone :( i met him in real life when i was 8. I love your character!!!

[serpentdx]

dude thanks alot for the great tips, i think i might start it out...

[luvsmileyandmandysho]

omg

i was so sad when you had like hypothermia and you looked all pale like that!

[inconsolablee]

"why not have a heart-to-heart when I look like crap?"

awh, no ya don't. :)

[addicted2tv2]

You are great! I loved your emotion on Y&R when Noah found out about Brad's death. It was unbelievable!! Keep up the great work!

[wardzig1993]

hey man you are a great actor

[Haley8503]

omg tonight on y&r he fell through the ice i was like omg!!!! lol

[nysoccerboy10]

hey dude thanks for the tips message me dude

[xXxlivsxXx]

Wow. You have such a good insight, this video and the "what 2009 means.." one really gave me hope. Hope to succeed in my dreams, acting and media.. I feel like I can break in. You gave me hope that I can achieve! So thank you, baby steps like you said, baby steps to becoming comfortable with myself and believing in myself. Amazing how much a few videos of you let me have this perspective. xx

[DolceSery1982]

you are very good and have a beautiful eyes 5 stars ^_^

[SanctuaryX]

I can see you as a successful actor, you have a certain charisma lol. Strive towards that path, I have a feeling you'll be successful...

[Sara1098765]

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[411MaryJay]

Your so cute. Sexy eyes,nice lips.

[JamesCUOMO]

aspliling actor own the Young and Restless

[All4thaStage7]

thankss

[SumSuperStar55]

Wow you're really cool! =]

[dalleyy624]

THANKS FOR THIS IT HELPED ALOTT<3

[bobbyjo633]

thanks helps :D wel i did decide 2 go on britians gt talant this yearr so i might get some where with my dancing into acting i go 2 dance clubs and drama so that helps thankyouuuuuuuuu

[kristenisgnarly]

it makes me sad that you're so unconsciously cocky. watching your videos makes it feel like i should feel bad about myself because i'm not you.

[nysoccerboy10]

thankssss

[DramaFreakMolzie]

thank you!

[xoxox]

[haleyrae9]

you're so awesome.

and i definetly hope i can meet you in '09!

[sowrongitskaylax]

KEVIN! I HAVE A QUESTION!! :D

"How did you come up with the idea of making your webseries, Poor Paul? (how did it start?)"

and could you give a shoutout to Kayla from PA? ILOVEYOUKEVINSCHMIDT! ♥

[magicmelodycompells]

he is sooooooooooo hot! if i make it into acting i hope i cross his path somewhere along the way :P

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx­x luv you xxxxxx

lauren xx

[MarzBar101]

you're soo funny and i dont even think u try:P u better win an oscar

[cherryblossomgirlxox]

hey this is kitty! thanx so much for accepting my friend invite! when u do another shout out video can u plz shout out to KITTY fr TX? well anyway yeah thanx again! bye!<3

[lilgoldstar]

Thanks Kevin :)

[paraforemerge]

This helps alooot!<3

[vickitoriaa28]

teehee x aw

[LauraViictoriia]

Good advice

[monikajankowska]

thankyouthankyouthankyou :)

[XporkzillaX]

i think that you are amazing at what you do

please keep it up! cause i wanna see you in the future

x

[mileynmandyfan101]

I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH

and wish u luck with all ur acting jobs

cuz ur soo good at what you do

[sunshine255]

aww this was soo cute.

[glittergirl081306]

i want to get into acting sooo bad !! but canada sucks for that :(

love you on the Y&R tho !!! ♥

[yandrforever]

Thanks SO much for all your great videos here!! You're one of my favorites, and you are indeed awesome!

[Lydia93DisneyChannel]

aww

[ClaireDeNicole]

Yes my family is very negetive towards my dreams as well, I'm not sure if i have what it takes, but ill be damned if i don't try to make it.

[EightsACompany]

Thank you so much Kevin! This video really helps me understand the reality of being in the Entertainment Industry. I can see that you really have to be dedicated and ready for what's coming to be in and stay in the industry.

Again, thank you so much!!!

[1oh1its1jbaby1]

my mum and dad laughed when i told them i wanted to be an actress not very nice but it still doesnt stop me being in school plays and my school is a performoing arts college which is awsome to so as long as i can act im happy lol :)

[coolshiba]

thanks or the advaise

[ashleyalaina]

dude your awesome (:

[heyyitskayla]

oh how i wish i could get into acting. haha

unfortunately when im like "mom lets move to california so i can act" she just laughs. theres no opportunities in new york unless you live RIGHT in the city.

[miaangel345]

Wow, you're such an inspiration!

I am currently in Film School and my major is Directing, I see that at such a young age you are already so accomplished and that is awesome!

I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve next for this year, I'm sure it's gonna be sweet :D

Hopefully our paths do cross since we do have similar career paths, idk maybe I'll see u at Sundance or Cannes ;D

That's just me dreaming!! lol, take care :)

[Shannon1932]

Thanks for making this video and being and positive influence! I resently went to an audition for a music video and it was the first thing I auditioned for and they were really nice and were very positive about me and they told me I had good confidence and liked my personality, they said it was different in a good way then the others who auditionec because they were all blonde and tan and I have brown hair and freckles!

Ya so thanks for speaking you mind and the truth!

Shannon

[TLMflip95]

right now i'm stage actor. like plays and musicals and such, and i'm fine with doing that for now. but I really want to be either a director or producer.

anybody who wants to be an actor, first be in a play. the feeling you get when the audience applaud for you is breathtaking...and it's just an amazing feeling

[XxILoveJobros795xX]

that was a an awesome video thanks for posting it< this really helped me alot.

[countryskyz]

im doing the wiz

at my High school and i might be in it

you should sooooooo check it out

its in june

ifff you want infooo to come just askkkk

i love this vid of yours

im your #1 fan

xoxoxox

-Michelleee

[chelsbaby08]

your seriously such an inspiration kevin... thank you for being you (: <3

[portubaby17]

thanks, all of that was really helpful =)

[buddy45698]

like the idea that u did this video

answers my ? shout out to buddy45698 taylor

[lwichenko]

....go to agency and such. But I find the hard thing is telling my parents well especially my dad because I don't think he takes it as serious as I do. Him and my older sister are more into the business area and stuff. So do you have any ideas or advice on how I could convince my dad?? Or anymore words of wisdom to help me through???? Because I know it takes time to break into the business, so that's why I want to start now.

Thanks :) Nikkola

[cupioisere]

I feel the same way with telling my mom. Acting is my passion and I really want to try to pursue it but I don't how to tell my mom.

[TLMflip95]

First, be in your school play, or local theatre play. then after a couple rehearsals tell him how much you love doing it, thats what i did:)

also, maybe there's a Drama class at school? maybe you could take that? just make sure you can act and you're serious about it before you look for an agent, because they're looking for talent.

sorry i'm not kevin, but i hope i helped:)

[Emeo21]

I have actually been really curious about this topic these last couple of weeks....so thanks for the coincidence :P

[lwichenko]

I just wanted to say congrats on everything that you have achieved and done so far and what you have to come :)

I hope one day our paths do cross and we can share our experiences.... I know that sounds really cheezy but the cheezyness is always the truth :)

I'm really happy you made this video because I one of the billions who want to break into acting and this really helped me :)

I just have one quick question, sorry I didn't ask it earlier. I'm ready to do all the things like head shots and...

[jenniferh2525]

you should get a saynow number!

[ElainaLattieri08]

your cute, lol :]

[tennisgurl45]

wow you are such a great speaker!

[yourrrsmile]

aw you got killed/you're a ghost :( or youre in the hospital in a coma or something. well i hope you still have a job, since dying on soaps doesnt always mean you're gone ...lol

[summercandy1o1]

Thank you so much. This is more useful than the billions of expensive acting classes Ive had for the past 4 years. I just reALLY wanna be an actress. So, ya. This helped. Thanks!

[MusikalLiph88]

you...don't...look...like...cr­ap! You're awesome! Keep it real* <3

*peace*

[VANESSALOOKALIKE]

SEXY ......... HOTTIE ... call me

[Haley8503]

cutie:)

[BeckyHudg]

thank you Kevin :)

awesome video!

[chyeahmishelle]

Let's see.

Can I surrender something?

My love for you Romeo!

I'm totally kidding, I just wanted to see how that would look (:

You're wicked sick Kevin, seriously.

Thanks for all the advice (:

[rdt999]

Very good advice. You are very smart and have your head together and i wish you all the good fortune for your future.Poor Paul is hilarious and you are very believable as Noah Newman. This shows such versatility.

[PerformingGuru]

thanks! This really helped me out! lol i think i was one of the people who commented with acting questions...

[Wizardes17]

Thank You. Yes I know it is hard just in my hgih school. I really want to become an actress and I am one and something bigger. It is something I love to do and I know it is hard I have been shutt down so many times already in my life. But I am not giving up and this year 2009 I am going to take it bigger and better places. Maybe one day I will be working with you. Love you great actting.

[cyndi1020]

HAHA I LOVE YOU!!!! =]

AND THANKS SO MUCH!

your amazing!

[wishuponastar18513]

hey great dang it! i for got what i was gonna say.... ohh yeah! great advice. :)

[s91114]

#1 fan

[Beita2011]

I LOVE YOU! you are amazing.

-Bea from Puerto Rico :D

[wishuponastar18513]

ahh 1st comment i think. ill comment again once i watch it!