The Chosen’s Kirk Woller: A Lifetime of Preparation

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Episode 74 - The Chosen’s Kirk Woller: A Lifetime of Preparation

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt interview acclaimed actor Kirk Woller. With 39 years of acting experience, including over 170 film and TV appearances, Kirk shares his journey from his first acting role in third grade to his current role as Gaius in 'The Chosen.' He delves into his early Journey, training under legends like Sanford Meisner, and his passion for teaching the craft through his Woller Technique. Kirk also discusses his long-standing collaboration with Dallas Jenkins and the incredible evolution of 'The Chosen' series.

Highlights Include:

• Kirk's Early Beginnings
• Pursuing Acting Against the Odds
• Training and Education in Acting
• Training with Sanford Meisner
• The Philosophy of Acting
• Kirk's Mentorship Program
• The Woller Technique

Online mentorship sessions https://www.actorklass.com/

Actor training, audition prep and mentoring https://thewollertechnique.com/

Bio:

Kirk Woller has 39 years of acting experience and 31 years earning a living in film and television. With over 170 film and television appearances, he has worked with Oscar winning directors Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood. And has acted directly opposite Jodie Foster, Kathy Bates, Tom Cruise, Woody Harrelson, and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few. You probably know him from many of his other works, but we all know him as Gaius from The Chosen. Here are some highlights from Kirk’s Career:

• 170+ Film & Television appearances working with Oscar winning directors Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Ang Lee, and Oscar nominated Wolfgang Petersen, and Emmy winners Paris Barclay, John Frankenheimer and more
• Directly opposite Oscar winners Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker, Kathy Bates, Louis Gossett Jr., Holly Hunter, and Oscar nominated Tom Cruise, Woody Harrelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Alec Baldwin, George Segal, Don Cheadle, Tim Roth and Alfre Woodard
• 39 years Acting experience
• 30 stage Plays at professional regional & independent theaters nation-wide
• 36 years Screen Actor Guild member
• 31 years Film Industry -earning living in Film & TV
• 20% Career booking ratio -auditions to paid work

Jaclyn's Book, In the Beginning, Middle, and End https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9V

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