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.
https://kevinewest.com/consultant-for-actors-performers/
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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Why Do I Convince Myself I Am Not Right For Every Character I Audition For?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Why do I talk myself out of auditions?
Why do I tear myself down b... -
Should I Keep My Auditions Secret From My Actor Friends?
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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Should I share audition details with friends?
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How Can I Commit To Self Tapes When I Keep Thinking No-One Will Watch?
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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Are my self tapes being watched?
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I'm Told I'll Never Make It, How Do I Combat Expressions Of My Deepest Fears?
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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People tell me to give up, should I?
Should I give up if people te... -
I Don't Feel I Look Perfect Enough, How Can I Learn To Accept Myself?
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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Am I too ugly to be an actor?
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I Have Actor Friends & Their Success Makes Me Feel Down On Myself. Help!
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 manage my self-esteem when everyone is doing better than ...
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My Acting Friends Are Negative, How Do I Help Without Getting Down On Myself?
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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Should I be the shoulder to lean on for insecure actors or not?
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I Was Edited Out Of A Movie/TV Show/TVC - Am I The Worst Actor In The World?
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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Was I edited out of the movie because I was bad?
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How Often Should I Practice Memorization As An Actor?
with Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Use our handy Secret Actor Society Sides Bank to find great...
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Is It Bad That I Feel Jealous Of My Successful Friends?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
www.KevinEWest.com
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Why am I jealous of my actor friends?
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Is There A Scheduling Software To Help Me Keep On Top Of My 'To Do' List?
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 scheduling software is out there to help me get organized?
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Is There An Exercise To Help Me Improve My Memory For Learning Lines?
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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Do you know any exercises to help with my memory and learning line...
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How Much Does Diet Factor In For Acting? Aren't There All Types On Screen?
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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Are all actors on a diet?
Are all actors dieting?
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What Apps / Websites Are Good To Help Me With Procrastination?
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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Can apps help with procrastination?
Any tips for apps that can sto... -
How Do I Balance Relationship Goals With The Unpredictability Of Acting Work?
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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How do I maintain my relationships while pursuing acting?
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I Have A Mental Illness, Is Acting Right For Me?
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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Can you act if you have a mental illness?
Is it safe to be an acto... -
I Have Nothing Coming Up, How Do I Stay Positive?
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Any tips on staying positive when things are slow?
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My Resume Doesn't Stack Up To Others My Age - Help!
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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My resume is small compared to my contemporaries, is it over for m...
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I'm Losing My Passion For Acting, How Do I Get It Back?
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 can I get my passion for acting back?
How do I reclaim my pass...
