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Actor for Hire

  • 20152015
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.4K
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Jillian Longnecker, Marcus Mizelle, Beth Lepley, Joel Hogan, Greg Perrow, Jandres Burgos, Najee De-Tiege, Jeremy Nathan Tisser, Jesse O'Neill, and Hollie Bahar in Actor for Hire (2015)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A bald, out of work actor finds immediate and overwhelming success when he discovers the power of persona in the form of a cheap wig.A bald, out of work actor finds immediate and overwhelming success when he discovers the power of persona in the form of a cheap wig.A bald, out of work actor finds immediate and overwhelming success when he discovers the power of persona in the form of a cheap wig.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Marcus Mizelle
  • Writer
    • Marcus Mizelle(story)
  • Stars
    • Jesse O'Neill
    • Joel Hogan
    • Jandres Burgos
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marcus Mizelle
  • Writer
    • Marcus Mizelle(story)
  • Stars
    • Jesse O'Neill
    • Joel Hogan
    • Jandres Burgos
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations

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    Actor for Hire (2015)
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    Ayanna S. Flemings and Jesse O'Neill in Actor for Hire (2015)
    Iris Karina in Actor for Hire (2015)
    Iris Karina and Jandres Burgos in Actor for Hire (2015)
    Marcus Mizelle, Greg Perrow, Jandres Burgos, Najee De-Tiege, and Jesse O'Neill in Actor for Hire (2015)
    Marcus Mizelle in Actor for Hire (2015)

    Top cast

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    Jesse O'Neill
    Jesse O'Neill
    • Jesseas Jesse
    Joel Hogan
    Joel Hogan
    • Joelas Joel
    Jandres Burgos
    Jandres Burgos
    • Jandresas Jandres
    Greg Perrow
    Greg Perrow
    • Gregas Greg
    Hollie Bahar
    Hollie Bahar
    • Hollieas Hollie
    • (as Hollie Shay)
    Najee De-Tiege
    Najee De-Tiege
    • Najeeas Najee
    Iris Karina
    Iris Karina
    • Casting Directoras Casting Director
    Jesse C. Boyd
    Jesse C. Boyd
    • Boydas Boyd
    Bryant Turner
    • Bryant the ADas Bryant the AD
    Nick Ditri
    • Nick the Directoras Nick the Director
    JT Alexander
    JT Alexander
    • Jt the Agentas Jt the Agent
    Kate Austin
    Kate Austin
    • Katieas Katie
    Cynthia Bravo
    Cynthia Bravo
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Theresa Ireland
    Theresa Ireland
    • Marilyn Monroeas Marilyn Monroe
    Lance Charnow
    Lance Charnow
    • Lanceas Lance
    Robert Dough
    • Robas Rob
    Brittany Renee Finamore
    Brittany Renee Finamore
    • Brittanyas Brittany
    Beth Lepley
    • Bethas Beth
    • Director
      • Marcus Mizelle
    • Writer
      • Marcus Mizelle(story)
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    Storyline

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    Being a BALD, out of work actor and desperate to be seen, Jesse discovers the power of persona in the form of a cheap wig. Wearing a part to play the part can be hairy business in this industry satire where status, celebrity, and friendship are all on the line.
    • actor
    • movie star
    • hollywood
    • acting
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Persona is everything.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide
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    • Quotes

      JT The Agent: You don't want to be an actor. You want to be a Star.

    User reviews4

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Must see hilarious comedy!
    A fresh & fabulous directorial debut by Marcus Mizelle, this is a flat out hilarious movie! Top class indie representing the best of what comedy can provide. Seriously. It's a solid story & a great ensemble cast who keep the laughs coming. It's also filled with familiar LA spots, which if you're familiar with LA, you'll appreciate & if you've ever been on set, or on an audition, you will find Actor for Hire surprisingly spot-on with its insights into Hollywood & what it takes to make it in this town. Very real & very funny.

    For anyone who has ever dreamed of making it in Hollywood, Actor for Hire is a blast to watch. A hidden gem that's even better the second time around!
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    • aalfa
    • May 17, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jesse O'Niell, Actor for Hire
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Forte Pictures
      • Up to the Knuck Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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