When it comes to being an actor, there’s no set path to a lucrative career, and sometimes we just need to hear success-horror stories from those who have lived through it to know you don’t have to consider yourself a failure for not getting that gig. If you’re feeling like you might need some of that encouragement, some of those laughs, some of those touching stories in your life, here are eight memoirs from 2014 written by some of our favorite actor-writers.
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Briana Rodriguez
Briana is the Editor-in-Chief at Backstage. She oversees editorial operations and covers all things film and television. She's interested in stories about the creative process as experienced by women, people of color, and other marginalized communities. You can find her on Twitter @brirodriguez and on Instagram @thebrianarodriguez
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