Actors and Comedians

(NOC 5135)
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Requirement


  • Demonstrated ability, based on an audition or previous acting roles, is an important hiring criteria.
  • Acting programs are offered at universities, colleges and private acting schools.
  • Acting teachers usually require experience as actors.
  • Membership in a guild or union may be required.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master

Degree Modifier

n/s

Useful Experience/Skills

Entertainment
Innovation
Researching

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Art
English (Composition)
Drama
Music

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre and Performance Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre Studies Bachelor; Honours
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University of Bristol
Bristol, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Theatre and English (BA) Bachelor
Theatre and Film (BA) Bachelor
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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Arts | Dramatic Arts Bachelor; Co-op
Bachelor of Education | Drama Education (BFA) Bachelor
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Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Media and Drama (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Welsh (Cymraeg), Theatre, and Media (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii, US

Related Program(s):
Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022