Actor, Kiriwhakaari
Also known as
- Actress, performer, performing arts practitioner, stunt actor
Actors play roles in movies, television, audio and live theatrical performances.
2:20 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$53K to $105K
Most common
$159K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Actors
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in theatres, studios and on film and television sets, and may travel nationally or internationally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be creative, communicate well and work well in a team
Tasks
- collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions
- entertain public with comedic or dramatic performances
- study scripts to determine project requirements
- practice athletic or artistic skills
- audition for roles
- perform music for the public
- collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions
- promote products, activities, or organisations
- write material for artistic or entertainment purposes
- inform viewers, listeners, or audiences
You usually need to do training to become an actor and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- to complete The Actors' Program course
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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