Background actors are essential in creating the entire tone, mood and atmosphere of any feature film or television scene.

 

Given the increasing necessity of production efficiency, an educated and professional background talent pool is a must. SAG-AFTRA offers helpful information and forms to Background Actors to sustain a successful background career.

Be sure to download our Background Actors Digest. Regularly updated with the latest rates, this digest should address many questions you may have. 

We hope the following information and FAQs will further assist professionals in the background community.

Contact Us

If you do not find the answer to your question below, please contact SAG-AFTRA’s Background Actors Department in Los Angeles at (323) 549-6811 or New York at (212) 827-1553.

Complete the Entertainment Contracts Background Claim Inquiry Form if you worked as a Background Actor under a theatrical or Television/New Media Contract and wish to file a claim inquiry.

Resources & Downloads

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Actor's Guide to California Unemployment Benefits
Background Actors Digest
Los Angeles Background Casting Agencies List

 

TV/Theatrical Background FAQs

 

Commercials Background FAQs

 

Co/Ed Background FAQs

 

Music Background FAQs

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