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How do you get into acting, especially comedy?

I've been told (by friends as well as people I don't know very well) that I would be good in movies, especially comedy movies. I have numerous impressions that I do well, as well as some that I am working on. I'll provide a list at the bottom. I'm located in Springfield, MO, so I don't exactly have Hollywood next door. I don't know how or where to begin. I know I'm good at acting, and it seems like something I would like to do. Also, any tips for if I do get a part in something?

As promised, here are my impressions.

Good impressions:

-Beavis/Cornholio

-Butthead

-Mr. Buzzcut

-Mr. Anderson

-Arnold Schwarzenegger (I've had a TON of fun with this one)

-Sean Connery

-Gordon Ramsay

-Philip Seymour Hoffman as "Capote"

-Tom Hanks in "Forrest Gump"

-Stitch

-Heavy from TF2

-Soldier from TF2

-Spy from TF2

-Medic from TF2

-Bill Clinton

-Dana Carvey as Church Lady

-Yoda

-Jigsaw

-Eric Cartman

-Noel Clark

-Jimmy Stewart

-British Accent

-Australian Accent

-German Accent

-Russian Accent

Impressions that I can do but still need work:

-Barack Obama

-Chris Eccleston

-David Tennant

-A Dalek

-Don LaFontaine

-King Leonidas

-Patrick Warburton

-George W. Bush

-Bill Nighy

-Sniper from TF2

-Engineer from TF2

-Demoman from TF2

-Scout from TF2

-Bill Murray

-Sylvester Stallone

-Terry Crews

-Tom Cruise

-Donald Duck (dead serious)

-Mickey Mouse

-Goofy

-Pete

-Jim Carrey

-Harvey Fierstein

-Jeff Goldblum

And that just about covers it. However, I'm always looking for new unusual voices to try. If you have any suggestions, please LET ME KNOW.

Update:

I forgot to add:

In the Good Impressions Category:

Morgan Freeman

Jack Nicholson

John Wayne

James Earl Jones

Kieth Morrison

Adam West

Ben Stein

Joe Pesci

Patrick Star

Mr. Krabs

Squilliam

Plankton

Squidward Tentacles

Peter Lorre

Homer Simpson

Bart Simpson

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  • 8 years ago
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    Stand-up is a good way to start, whether you get paid or not, you can get a lot of practice and get your name out there. getting an agent is sometimes a hassle, but it can really help also. The are many "play groups" out there and they do performances all over - another good way to make an impression on a talent scout in the audience. Best of luck, it is not easy, but it can be very rewarding.

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