This is still a big barrier for me and it is for a lot of foreign actors.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The thing I love about being an actor is the ability to travel and experience new cultures.
I think part of what I love about being an actor is getting to take on different worlds and investigate different genres and travel to different lands.
It's such a small industry here you inevitably end up working with the same people over and over again. There are only so many actors to go around, which is good for us.
Working in film tends to isolate actors - it's your close-up; it's all about you.
There are lots of actors out there who are hugely, hugely talented and haven't got the breaks I've had.
That's the great thing about being an actor, you get to try out lots of things for your roles.
I have been an actor now for 40 years having worked in over 10 countries and three languages.
I understand that there are a few roles out there and tons of actors. Just because you don't get the big break doesn't mean you're not worthy or that what you have to offer isn't valid.
Occasionally I will audition for a big overseas movie, but that's it.
Overseas directors who want to work in Hollywood, the language barrier is not a problem. With the right talent, any director can be successful.