Kevin E. West
Kevin E. West is both a Hollywood veteran television actor and a bad-ass Keynote speaker with over 65 plus credits including Guest Stars on Hawaii 5-0, Criminal Minds, Aquarius, Bones, Castle, Touch, CSI: Miami, Justified, Leverage, Lost, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, Judging Amy, all the way back to Matlock and dozens more found on IMDB. In the Summer of ’18 Kevin wrapped shooting on The UnHealer, starring Lance Henriksen and Natasha Henstridge. Kevin has been a public speaker since 1991, with more than 1500 appearances and began his career as a Stand-up Comic and Improv artist.
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Kevin has consulted well over 1000 people from 20+ countries on the complexities of “how to be” pro-actively successful in any industry. In 1991, out of a dream and a pure grass roots mentality, Kevin founded and built the award-winning actor’s business organization, The Actors’ Network, which peaked at over 10,000 members.
Kevin is commonly recognized as the top expert opinion leader industry-wide on the “business of show business” and The Actors’ Network still remains the most endorsed actor’s business organization in the U.S., winning consecutive BackStage West “Reader’s Choice” awards (06/07). A few of its alumni include Emmy Nominee Masi Oka (Heroes), Chelsey Crisp (Off The Boat), Chris Gorham (Covert Affairs-Ugly Betty) and Maggie Grace (Taken trilogy). Kevin has spoken at the ShowBiz Expo, WGA, SAG LifeRaft Foundation, UCLA, as well as talent conventions across the U.S. and in the spring of ’15 in Stockholm at the Swedish Film Institute for the inaugural event, A Date with Hollywood.
Additionally, Kevin is the creator of the video interview series, ActorBizGuru, voted #1 online educational resource by BackStage West, featuring, 49 top industry professionals. He also Co-Authored the 2-hour audio CD The Actor’s Guide to GETTING THE JOB, with former top commercial instructor, Carolyne Barry. To top it all off, in honor of his fallen friend Kerry Daveline from Melanoma, Kevin’s philanthropic soul, created the Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic in the spring of ’04 which ran for 10 years and was voted one of the top 10 celebrity golf events in SoCal by Southland Golf magazine. From ’04-’13 the celebrity participation included: Joe Pesci, Joe Mantegna, Ron Perlman and Michael Chiklis.
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How Can I Begin A New Habit?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin shares best practices for beginning a new habit. He explains that looking at the habit you want to create as new and making sure you are clear on why you want it as a habi...
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What Is The Difference Between The Habits Of Successful & Unsuccessful Actors?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comSAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
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What do successful actors do that unsuccessful actors do not do?
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What Are Habits You Have Kept That Have Helped In Your Career?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin shares the two main habits he's kept that have helped him in his successful career.
SAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
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What Habits Do Successful Actors Have On A Daily Basis?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
www.KevinEWest.com
www.actors-network.comSAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
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What can I do every day to be a successful actor?
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What Habits Do Successful Actors Have On A Weekly Basis?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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What can I do every week to be a successful actor?
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What Monthly Habits Do Successful Actors Have?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin shares his recommendation for one thing to do per month that will not only improve your interpersonal skills but also your experience in the industry as well.
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What Yearly Habits Do Successful Actors Have?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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How Can I Break A Bad Habit?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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How do I stop bad habits?
How can I commit bad habits?
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What Are Non-Acting Industry Related Habits That Help With An Acting Career?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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What general life habits should I adopt?
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Do Actors Need To Meditate Every Day?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comDo actors meditate?
Should I meditate?
Does meditation help actors?
Can mediation help actors?
What does meditation do for actors?
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Is Exercise An Important Part Of An Actors Daily Routine?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Do actors exercise every day?
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On Days I Have Nothing, What Are Some Simple Things I Can Do As An Actor?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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What can actors do on the quiet days to stay focused?
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What Is The One Thing An Actor Should Do Every Day?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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What can I do every day to be a better actor?
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The Breakdown Says The Character is Hot But I Don't Feel That Way About Myself?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin shares his strategy for overcoming negative personal perceptions that can prevent you from getting a role.
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How Do I Stay Optimistic When Bad Actors Are Getting Roles Over Me?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Am I a bad actor if a bad actor beats me to a role?
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I've Been Dropped By My Agent - How Do I Recover From This Blow?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin reminds us that similar to a relationship breakup, parting ways with your agent and recovering from that is a process that will take time.
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Storytime: The One About The Callback For A Regular Role
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin tells the story of missing out on being selected as a series regular for a television show due to an unexpected twist.
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The Breakdown Says The Character I Am Auditioning For Is Ugly, What Should I Do?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin advises that regardless of our physical presence, we all have ways to be ugly that have nothing to do with our physical appearance. He shares strategies we can use when a...
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How Do I Stay Positive When There Are No Auditions Around?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin explains that audition activity lulls are normal for actors and shares some tips on how to navigate them smoothly.
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Storytime: The One About The Big Audition
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comKevin shares his story with us as well as an extraordinarily important lesson about being hired as an actor.
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I am Still Auditioning For Co-Stars - How Do I Stay Positive?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Why am I auditioning for co-star if I have played lead?
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How Do I Stop Comparing Myself To Others In Audition Waiting Rooms?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.comSAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
Watch this video on the SAS iPhone App here:
How do I stop psyching myself out in waiting rooms?
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How Can I Act From A Place Of Relaxation In An Audition Environment?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
www.KevinEWest.com
www.actors-network.comSAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
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How do I stay relaxed in auditions?
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How Can I Maintain Regular Routines When Auditions & Work Stuff Up My Schedule?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
www.KevinEWest.com
www.actors-network.comSAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
Watch this video on the SAS iPhone App here:
How can I keep life going when acting is so unpredictable?
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