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Question: A diverse hollywood!?
I would like to be an actor, as a full time occupation!.

Im 15 years old!. I know it is very tough to get into the major bussiness!. But ive loved acting ever since i was about 5!. Me and my friends would get an old camera assign small parts and think of all sorts of crazy characters and just act away!.

The only problem is that I am Persian/Iranian , well its really a problem, but I doubt people would like to see a middle eatern in a serious hollywood motion picture!.

Like how many people do u think would go and watch Batman if he wasnt white!?

I see alot of actors now, but very few middle-easterns, thouugh you can tell they have increased!.
Do you think it would be possible to make it big if i had the talent, deication, and luck!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
As answer # 1 states, it may be that you start small, work, beyond acting, and gain experience!.
With all due respect, and assuming you haven't any, or very much real time experience, that's your first challenge!.
On a global scale in the Craft, there is very little bias, but you make a valid point about Batman!. The industry is generally homgenized, but ethnicity isn't strictly banned from being involved!. Obviously the reverse could be said of a Caucasian trying to audition for a part as an Asian, or African!. To do so, seems illogical to me!.
People of color and various national origins, can be seen in all genre of films today, though admittedly sometimes in very specific roles!. I have an example of what you might be feeling and mean no disrespect at all!.
Since 2001 the entire world has taken on different views of certain groups, which may spill over into the origin of those in the groups, but as an abstract measure, those characters who were in the film flight 93, were actors portraying people, who were involved in a horrendous act!. It didn't mean THEY actually felt that way politically or religiously!.
Granted, your field of exploration might be smaller, but you aren't blocked from making the effort!.
Make it Big, is probably relative, subjective and opinion driven!. How does anyone define BIG!? I suspect individually it varies!. I don't believe in LUCK, but without question, talent, tenacity, dedication, and passion will benefit you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Of course its possible if you have the talent, dedication and yeah, i guess a bit of luck!. Something to bear in mind though - Acting, is VERY VERY rarely a full time job!.!.only time that happens is if your famous!. Make sure you can still support yourself with a job that will pay the bills!. and make the most of being able to act as much as possible while you are living at home and have the time to do it!. You would be amazed at how much of your time gets snapped up by work when you leave school!.

Regards,
DanielleWww@QuestionHome@Com

i would watch any movie that's good!. if i were you, i wouldn't worry so much about your ethnicity!. try auditioning for roles to give acting a shot!. this site should help you: hollywood-opportunities(dotcom)Www@QuestionHome@Com