Monetizing Your Creativity - Pursuing A Career In Film, Television, Writing, Theatre, Music & Design With Your Talents

You may not be familiar with the name, but you'll definitely recognize the face! Character actor Dennis Cockrum has played tough guys in various ways, shapes and forms for over 30 years in television, film and on stage. Raised on a farm in Michigan, this Hollywood actor brings a rugged look and blue-collar attitude to every cop, colonel or convict he portrays. Olympic athletes (whatever the event) and American Idols (whatever the music genre) typically spend several hours a day in training. How many hours a day do you devote to practising your creative talent? Just asking. This is the "job" part of your dream job. Many have the dream. Few show up for the job. Just sayin'. Dennis explains the slightly different, but complementary roles of the agent and the manager in a Hollywood actor's career path. And he dishes on the risks an actor takes performing his own stunts. Tips on support jobs that are flexible and allow for auditions or contracts to take place. Dennis suggests that every day you need to d