“This is not a fair industry: it doesn’t give out what you put in. You have to contribute.”

Nancy Banks

Acting Coach

Acting coaches play an integral role in an actor’s career. And while having a coach can help performers learn more about acting techniques and upcoming projects, many of today’s top actors note that acting coaches have contributed to their ongoing success by instilling acting as part of a daily, if not lifelong, practice. 

This podcast episode is a great exploration into learning more about the successful habits of actors at the top of their game, and what aspiring performers should keep in mind when finding the right teacher. Hosts SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland talk with acting coach Nancy Banks. Banks, who has worked with notable A-list actors such as Margot Robbie, Jennifer Aniston and Forest Whitaker, provides an overview into the role of an acting coach in helping performers better understand their craft. 

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The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

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