Matthew Fahey The Life of an Actor
Episode description
In this episode I interview actor Matthew Fahey. We chat about about how he got started in acting as a young kid, weird auditions, to playing characters with mental health issues. What makes a great actor VS an average actor? Discover how vulnerability and acceptance bring on a greater dynamic to a role. Actor or non actor this is a great episode on the power of intention and the heart it takes to make things happen.
Matthew Fahey Show notes:
:20 Who is Matthew Fahey
Matthew Fahey has been an actor since childhood. He started out acting in NYC.
3:20 Younger acting days
The strange auditions he went on while he was younger.
4:30 Exposing your real self to the camera
Learning to expose emotions and display empathy. How to deal with rejection.
10:18 The journey to LA
His first time in LA for pilot season.
12:40 Awkward on MTV
The first show he officially is on more than one episode. The joy of working on a show consistently.
17:04 Confidence building
How important it is to have gratitude in the game.
22:00 Average actor vs a great actor
The power of preparation and acceptance.
26:00 Everything I wanted in a Movie (The Movie is called Holden On)
I said yes, and my agent said no.
33:00 Building up walls and breaking them down
Breaking down the walls of vulnerability in playing Holden
40:00 Mental Wellness in Hollywood
The stigma on mental health is slowly falling.
45:00 Playing the bad guy
The grittiness of playing rugged roles.
55:30 Whats next for Matthew
The joy of acting and acceptance.
56:11 Where to watch Matthew
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07KK696D4/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1
Instagram @mattlfahey
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