Is 40 too Old to Start an Acting Career?

In this episode of Act Bold, I share my personal experience of returning to acting at the age of 47 after years of being a mom and wife living in Germany. I fought stereotypes, self-doubt, and fierce opposition from loved ones, but eventually became part of the 2% of actors who make their living entirely from their art.

I believe that anyone can pursue their dreams, no matter their age and talk about the stories of several well-known actors who didn't achieve success until they were over 40 We also go into the things that will give you, the mature actor, a big advantage in the industry.

We talk about how to make fear your ally, how to face everything and rise, and how to tap into the power of your mind with a special emphasis on acting as a business that requires skills in mindset, marketing, branding, networking, and community.

So to answer the question is 40 too old to start an acting career? No!! It's never too late to pursue your dreams and do what brings you joy and fulfillment.

00:00 Intro
00:47 Motivation
01:50 Overcoming opposition
03:37 Getting Your Partner on Board
05:34 Don't let fear stop you
07:00 Actors who succeeded after 40
07:35 Benefits of being a mature actor

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[bobsmith]

I started acting at age 54 and it's going very well.

[James.]

Thank you for your video.
I'm 41 Living in Los Angeles working on acting career.
You're video really inspired me to keep going

[gianluigidautilia]

I am in a pretty much similar situation, thanks for sharing! Best point is the fear, of failing and also in a way to making it too. To reach a result that opens you a new door, a new life, at an established age, when you think is all routine. But then it turns to be a rollercoaster again. In good and in bad. Great point

[nompumeleloprudence]

Wow I'm so encouraged, I'll go for it thaxn vey much for shary❤

[dynamicish]

Rise. You are awesome. I am going for it. I am 51.

[happyhippo]

I am getting back into acting as well in my 40's and taking more classes. I am going to now focus on the Business side of acting which I failed to do when I started 20 years ago.

[jeantuite-actress--imdb]

Thank you for your encouragement Anne as started my career in my 40s too and my grandmother lived to be 99 so who knows. I did musicals and recitals growing up but yes moved to Hollywood for the first time in my 40s too.

[london-living]

I wanted to start in my late teens.im now 48 and finally started just under a year ago

[PeterEngelmann]

Thanks! This is such encouraging guidance not only for actors but for everyone considering new endeavors or a new path in life.

[karolinevonwilcke]

Rise😊Thanks so much again for sharing your story! You are a real role model. Your story is so inspiring, thanks for the motivation to go for your dreams!❤

[Angelica.sky__]

This is extremely motivating thank you. I am 31 and was really convincing myself that it may be too late but this is showing me that is not the case. I don’t want to continue sitting on my dreams. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[AhmadThabet-qwkc]

I am starting my acting career after reaching the age of sixty. Best regards from Egypt.

[Nicole-ljfu]

Face Everything And Rise - that's great! 🌺

[JohnRuiz-dxpw]

I’m getting back into acting in my early sixties.

[jeantuite-actress--imdb]

The first time I moved to Los Angeles and started working on a professional acting career I was in my 40s also in 2003. 10 years later I was in Sag-Aftra and have credits on IMDb and a few better auditions and initially did a lot of extra work and subbing while training and auditioning. As an older single/divorced woman I’ve moved back and forth from Texas since Hollywood can be pricey. It can be pricey now here in Texas too and I work on getting actor friendly work too. I can’t afford to go back out there right now but maybe in the future but they are building more studios in Texas too and also Oklahoma.

[VikkiBrantley-bero]

I'm 41 and have always wanted to get into acting but life got in the way.

[elizabethfrondaofficial]

Thank you for the enlightenment.You truly inspired me on your story as I am related too…
Choosing our dream is really hard when we have a children.Sacrifice is a must big time **.
I was accidentally involved in film business last year and done two movies in 2023 already.
I was 47 y.o. and I never imagined these opportunity coming to me at my certain age as I am pursuing my music career since I was a kid.
Right now I found the right people and place for me in Philadelphia .
(Btw, I am a Filipino resident in Japan)..
God always make away for us to find the path he destined for us..

God bless you and more success to your career…