Acting is a talent that can be discovered as early as childhood. When a would-be actor or actress goes to Hollywood, he or she does not really know where he or she will end up. Sometimes, a direct trip to the big screen is easy for some. However, television shows should not be taken for granted. Some Academy Award-winning movie actors have not fared well in the small screen while some television actors not only perform well but are also earning salaries that can compete with those of movie actors. In the end, it does not really matter much which medium you prefer as long as you prove yourself to be capable of excelling.



The acting bug

Children sometimes already display interest in playacting. If you have a child who constantly volunteers to become part of stage plays, you may need to have a serious talk with him or her. Maybe he or she is interested in going further with his or her hobby. You have to make sure that it is his or her dream to become a Hollywood actor or actress and not yours; acting is already a big pressure for a young child.

Television and movie actors and actresses all have caught the acting bug at a point in their lives. However, their stories are different. Some may have started out focused on acting but others may have sought other careers but ended up doing acting. So, there are no exact patterns to follow as long as there is a genuine interest, and love, for acting.

Actors and actresses in transition

There are many actors and actresses today but those who have a genuine love for the craft are constantly looking for fresh challenges. Some of these actors and actresses have even proven their acting's worth through awards. Those who have great acting chops, charm, or both can even have successful transitions from television to the movies, or vice-versa. Two examples are Johnny Depp and George Clooney. George Clooney, known for being a gorgeous doctor in ER, has proven his charm on the big screen through movies such as Syriana and Ocean's Eleven. The eccentricities and pure talent of Johnny Depp have also not gone unnoticed when the 21 Jump Street actor went on to become a Cry Baby, as well as the strange but loveable Edward Scissorhands. On the side of television actresses, Marisa Tomei was able to survive leaving A Different World with her successful transition to the big screen. The transition is highlighted by her best supporting actress Academy award trophy for her role in My Cousin Vinny.

The glitter behind movie stars

Movie actors and actresses definitely have more recognition than their television counterparts. This is not because they are more talented but this is because big screen movies have more widespread distribution. One of the best-recognized movie actresses is Meryll Streep. Not only has she been acting since the 1970s, but she has also won the Academy Awards twice. Tom Hanks and Robert DeNiro are just two of several outstanding movie actors.

Being television stars

The best thing about getting an acting job on television, especially if the show is a hit, is that you will have a gig for a longer period of time. Some television actors are earning significant amounts of money. For example, Ray Romano earned about $ 33 million for the last season of his television sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond.