Using Yourself — Acting Tips with Acting Coach Howard Fine

“The root of great acting is the truthful use of yourself.”

Acting coach Howard Fine explains why knowing and understanding yourself completely allows you to see a dimensional human being when you pick up a script, and find yourself in every character you play.

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About Howard Fine

For over a quarter of a century, Howard Fine has built an unshakeable reputation as the "Best Acting Teacher in Los Angeles". He is highly sought after by actors, managers, agents, casting directors, producers, and directors, who know his coaching defines careers.
Howard has taught thousands of actors, some from the very beginning all the way to the Oscar podium. His roster includes stars such as Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Austin Butler, Kerry Washington, Gal Gadot, Michelle Williams, Justin Timberlake, Chris Pine, Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Salma Hayek, and many more.

His reputation is built on remarkable expertise coupled with a unique gift to push and inspire on a personal level. Howard Fine all but explodes the stereotype of the screaming, bitter acting teacher that potential students fear. Instead his philosophy reflects that of mentor and close colleague Uta Hagen, and continues in his classes which seek to empower the actor. Howard still teaches his Acting Technique, Scene Study, and Audition courses, and has developed online programs suited to meet the needs of actors everywhere.

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[DanielKnightActor]

It is such a relief to gain the insight that it's OK to use myself in role and scene prep. Following your insight, I am seeing myself in more and more roles - it's like coming home. Many thanks.

[montgomerycamjr]

He looks without the wig. You go, Howard!!! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[patrickjayburns]

Studied w Howard. Much respect, eventhough he doesn't know. I took the good with the bad. Lots of self evaluation, it changed the direction of my life. Always grateful. Thank you.

[leifriddell]

Thanks Again Howard. Here in NYC . Back Home and Working on TV Film and Theatre.

[juliandiaz]

This is awesome. Howard is the real deal.

[MrJakeRenner]

Incredible video. Thank you to Howard Fine for providing us with this brilliant and insightful message. Thank you Casting Networks.

[ElenaRojasActress]

Wow this is amazing, Thank you so much Howard Fine, first time I heard from you and I'm looking forward to see more of this. Thank you so much again!

[daisylewis]

Wow Thank you so much for sharing your acting wisdom!

[jonesmatthewlee]

Wise words. Thank you for the guidance!

[SaraX]

Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner and Tom Hanks come to mind.