los angeles

The Need-to-Know for Actors Moving to L.A.

Secret Agent Man gives you a checklist of things to do before making the move west.

The Special Joys of Pilot Season in L.A.

Don’t worry about not having representation or a lengthy résumé. Agents like Secret Agent Man just love to help out passionate newbies during the busiest time of the year.

Saving Souls for a Percentage

Secret Agent Man moonlights as an exorcist who can free unfortunate actors from the tyranny of self-doubt demons.

The Dragons of Scam Artists and Bad Teachers in Acting Careers

Secret Agent Man continues crying out that actors need to beware the dragons of con artists and unprofessionals.

Sending an Agent Unsolicited Emails Usually Gets You Deleted

Secret Agent Man doesn't have time to respond to strangers' emails, voice mails, or Facebook messages -- so don't be presumptuous.

Walking the Boulevard of Broken Dreams with Secret Agent Man

Secret Agent Man shows the tarnish on the City of Angels halo, from Peg Entwistle's suicide to the roof rats.

Secret Agent Man on Hollywood's Borders

Secret Agent Man spills the beans about closing L.A.'s borders to aspiring actors.

Developing Talent Part 2: The Adventure Begins

Now I'd like to take you through the entire process, using one of my actual clients. For the sake of discretion, we'll call her Holly.

Developing Talent Part 1: The Search for Fresh Faces

The entertainment industry is always hungry for fresh faces. This goes double during pilot season. That's why agents sign and develop young talent. We're all hoping to strike oil.

Your Special Skills

When it comes to submissions, every actor has the same question: Besides having a great headshot, how can I make my package stand out? Well, there are many ways to do this.