Jobtree Logo small
Menu
SIGN UP|SIGN IN

Actor Job Description

Next

Overview

actor
245
The number of occurrences in our database.
Use your resume to evaluate your fit with this role

Actors are performing artists who portray characters in various formats including on stage or screen but also in audio only formats or less structured environments like at amusement parks. It is not necessarily a gender specific term as both men and women may be referred to as an Actor. While working as an actor, they may perform for entertainment and/or informational purposes, may play a variety of different types of performing roles and usually must audition for casting directors to land a role.

See available jobs and Set Job Alerts
Examples of Current Open Actor Positions
Click to search for more
Use comma to separate
indeedImg
Avg Pay: $34K
Jobs: 0
glassdoor
Avg Pay: $44K
Jobs: 475

Education you need to become an Actor

These are the most common degrees or certificates earned by Jobtrees users prior to becoming an Actor

There may be other required degrees or certifications needed for this job. The below info shows you the most commonly desired education level from employers when hiring for this job.

  • Master Degree in Acting
    The number of occurrences matches with Actor in our database.
    Avg. Duration:31 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,096Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
    The number of occurrences matches with Actor in our database.
    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,507Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Theatre
    The number of occurrences matches with Actor in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,752Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Acting
    The number of occurrences matches with Actor in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,466Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
Data powered by Studyportals
Find trainings related to Actor

Annual Pay Estimate for Actor and Other Important Info

See how many years Actor's are in their job, how much they make, how long it took to get there and how available this job is in terms of open positions.

13.0 years
$39K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.39 years
Mixed
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
2943 out of 4016

Connect and Share

See below anyone you’ve connected with on Jobtrees that have had this role in their career.
Networking with people already in the role or industry is a great way to land a job and to figure out if this is a job you want
Invite your friends and colleagues to Jobtrees to discover connections and learn insights on roles that interest you
Share your experienceInvite your friends
Haven’t signed up or shared your experience/resume with us yet? Its free to sign up and if you already have a current or old resume, both can be done in minutes.

Career Paths for Actor

Find data driven insights on the path to get to this role and where it can lead

Jobs to start your career in becoming an Actor

These are the most common roles Jobtrees users had to start their career that eventually lead them to Actor. If you’re looking to get into this career these are jobs to consider to get your start. We’ve included below some current open job postings that match those roles. Click to search for more.