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 Sussex
Brighton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and English Bachelor; Honours
Drama and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre and Drama Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Film School
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre Diploma
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Dramatic Arts Bachelor; Honours
Dramatic Arts Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Theatre Arts Bachelor
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Regent's University London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Acting for Stage and Screen Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022