Choose a format that is impressive and easy
to read. Use a simple, easy-to-read font.
Use a quality white paper.
Print your resume on the back of the
headshot or attach it to the headshot with
one staple in the upper left-hand corner.
If you have too many items for one page, list
only your best projects. Put your most
important first and try to fill the page.
Make sure your grammar is correct.
Use a paper size other than 8.5 X 11.
Use more than one page.
Use a font smaller than 10 pt.
Have anything handwritten.
Staple reviews or clippings.
Lie or make up information.
First Last
SAG •AFTRA
Height: Telephone Number
Weight: Email Address
Hair Color: (Use agency or manager
Eye Color: if you have one.)
FILM
Title Role Production Company or Director
(Only use this if impressive.)
TELEVISION
Title Role Production Company
(CBS, NBC, Channel 11)
THEATRE
Title Role Theatre or Director
(Consistency is important.)
COMMERCIALS
Product Role (May put: List available upon request.)
TRAINING
Improv Company
Acting, Stage Combat, Instruments, Dance, Voice (include your range), etc.
EDUCATION
School If under college level, use only the most recent.
College Location Degree
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Fluent, Intermediate, Basic)
DIALECTS/ACCENTS
Southern U.S., Proper British, Australian (be accurate)
French
Russian (You may use a list or a column.)
SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Sports, Hobbies, Etc. (You may use a list or a column.)
VALID U.S. PASSPORT
DUAL CITIZENSHIP: CANADA AND U.S.
DVD Available Upon Request
Other categories: Industrials
Voiceovers
Radio
Print
Lead Extra
Co-Star Ensemble
Featured Crew
Regular
Recurring
Guest Star
Vocalist
Chorus
Interviewee