Secret Agent Man

A Safe Place for the Unrepresented

Secret Agent Man visits the Island of Misfit Actors, populated by those dropped by their agents, and walks in on a pity party.

The Key to Meeting an Agent

Secret Agent Man runs down the many checks and referrals it takes just for an actor to meet with him about representation.

The Logistics of Moving to L.A.

Secret Agent Man breaks down your first few months in L.A.—and your priorities shouldn’t be what you think they are.

Tips for Hiring an Agent

Secret Agent Man reminds actors that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to agencies.

How Actors Can Save Their Money

Don’t skimp on what’s important—but postage costs and choppy website animation are definitely not important and almost certainly a waste of money.

How to Make Friends and Influence Your Career

Secret Agent Man doesn’t want you to beg for help. Instead, try staying professional, friendly, and pleasant when networking.

Why the Stars Seem to Own Pilot Season

Secret Agent Man doesn’t like it either, but there are important, business-related reasons why boldfaced names seem to land all the leads in pilots.

Doing L.A. Theater May Get You an Agent

Guess what? Those tiny waiver houses doing great work? Casting directors are probably in the audience.

Secret Agent Man on Preparing for Pilot Season 2013

With pilot season winding down and names like Kevin Bacon and Jon Voight booking roles, Secret Agent Man offers advice on how to become a series regular.

How To Handle Adversity

You actors try to hide those feelings when meeting industry types like us but trust me, we can smell it. They radiate from every pore, and all that negative energy gets in the way.