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James Harrington
Actor
📍 London, UK✉️ james.harrington@email.com
Summary

Equity member and trained actor with 5 years of professional experience across theatre, television, and voice-over. Credits include National Theatre, BBC Drama, and West End. Trained at RADA with skills in stage combat, RP, and multiple dialects.

Selected Credits
Professional Actor at National Theatre / BBC / West End
  • National Theatre — "The Lehman Trilogy" (Ensemble / Understudy Philip) — 6-month run, 180 performances
  • BBC One — "Silent Witness" S27 — Guest lead role (Dr Marcus Webb), 2 episodes
Actor at Regional Theatre
  • Sheffield Crucible — "Hamlet" (Laertes) — 3-month run directed by Robert Hastie
  • Manchester Royal Exchange — "A Streetcar Named Desire" (Stanley) — 6-week run
Skills
Equity MemberStage Combat (BASSC)RP & DialectsVoice-OverShakespeareScreen ActingSinging (Baritone)Movement (Laban)

What Recruiters Look For

Acting CVs follow a specific industry format. Casting directors want to see your credits (theatre, TV, film), training, and special skills. Your Spotlight link and headshot are the most important elements.

Key Skills to Include

Equity membership, stage combat (BASSC), RP and dialects, voice-over, Shakespeare, screen acting, singing range, and physical skills (Laban, Lecoq, dance).

Common Mistakes

Using a corporate CV format. Acting CVs list credits in reverse chronological order by medium (Theatre, TV, Film). Include production name, role, venue/channel, and director.

Formatting Tips

One page. Use the standard acting CV format. Lead with your name, Spotlight PIN, agent details, and playing age. Credits arranged by medium, then a Special Skills section.

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