An inside look at the television and film industry with your host Ryan Perez
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About the Host and the Show
An Actor Despairs" is a long-running podcast built on honest conversations with actors who love the work. Over 7 years and more than 300 episodes, the show has featured Oscar winners, celebrated character actors, and compelling newcomers and artists finding their voice in film, television, and theater.
Hosted by actor Ryan M. Perez (@ryanmperez), the podcast focuses on craft, resilience, and the many different paths that lead to a sustainable creative life. It's a show by an actor, for actors, built to honor the journey and encourage anyone still chasing the dream!
Some recent guests include: Paul Mescal & Daisy Edgar Jones (NORMAL PEOPLE), Bill Pullman (THE SINNER, INDEPENDENCE DAY), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (LUCE, WAVES), Jasmine Pierce (Writer: SNL) James Badge Dale (HIGHTOWN, THE DEPARTED), Jane Rosenthal (Producer: THE IRISHMAN), Carina Mackenzie (Showrunner: ROSWELL NM) Morgan Spector (HOMELAND), Simone Missick (LUKE CAGE, ALL RISE), Lenny Abrahamson (Director: ROOM, NORMAL PEOPLE)... to name a few.