Posts by Brian Timoney
3 Types of Actors – Which Are You?
5 Audition Tips for Acting School Auditions
Auditioning is a craft in itself. Unfortunately, there are many good actors who never see the light of day due to poor audition technique. The Importance of Rapport It’s not just about how well you act in the audition room; it’s also about how well liked you are by the people auditioning you. I had…
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3 Day Introduction To Method Acting Boot Camp
Recognition for De Niro and Wallach
Leading Method Actors Robert De Niro and Eli Wallach are to receive industry recognition this year for their lifetime contribution to cinema, and boy have they contributed! De Niro is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the golden globes. Kevin Spacey announced this by saying that De Niro, 67, was ‘universally acknowledged as one…
Read MoreSlumdog Millionaire and Successful Actors
On Wednesday I met with Dev Patel at The Groucho Club. In case you don’t know Dev, he played the young male Indian lead in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. It was interesting because very quickly it became apparent to me that he possessed many of the traits successful actors demonstrate. He was enthusiastic, positive, polite and a…
Read MoreBlack Swan and Method Acting
This post raises a very important point within acting that you need to know, so I would recommend reading it the whole way through. At the weekend I went to see the critically acclaimed film ‘Black Swan’. It was a very interesting film and I recommend you see it. Not only is it a great…
Read MoreBrian Timoney Actors Studio – Seven Days – Channel 4
My students and I will be appearing in a new Channel 4, fly-on-the-wall , reality programme called Seven Days. You may have heard of it – it’s being heavily promoted. One of my students (Samantha Rowley) is participating in the programme and as a result they have done some filming at the studio. The first…
Read MorePaul Giamatti star of Sideways and Barney’s Version with Brian Timoney
Oscar Nominee, Paul Giamatti with Brian Timoney Last week, I was invited to a special screening of a new film called Barney’s Version starring Paul Giamatti (famous for his role in the film Sideways). Firstly, this is an amazing film, and Paul turns in an Oscar-winning performance. I predict he will most definitely be nominated…
Read MoreThe Truth About Talent
The truth about talent is that it is over-rated – or at least the concept is misconceived by many. Many seem to think that talent is ‘god-given’, but nothing could be further from the truth. Extensive medical and psychological research has been done and the evidence is overwhelming. Talent = hours practiced. Putting more hours…
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