Every actor has a story, we give them the mic. I AM AN ACTOR takes a peek behind the curtain with your favorite actors. We’re diving beneath the surface for honest, unfiltered conversations about craft, career, and the defining moments that make an actor who they are.
Hosted by Jon Brockett, Showrunner and Executive Producer of The Actor Awards, and Jamie Chung, acclaimed actor whose career spans film, television, and voice acting, I AM AN ACTOR feels less like an interview and more like a look behind the lens that you never want to end. Part peer conversation, part masterclass. Warm, personal, and genuinely revealing.
Each week, Jon and Jamie sit down with the gifted actors you’ve seen on your screen to talk about the work beyond the work; new insights into their career, and moments behind the scenes that they’ve never told before.
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Matthew Rhys: Welsh in Widow's Bay
Season 1 · Episode 18
Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 51:06
Matthew Rhys has made a career out of disappearing into characters you can’t look away from. From The Americans to A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Cocaine Bear, The Beast in Me and Widow’s Bay, Rhys reflects on the craft, preparation and experiences that have shaped his approach to acting. He opens up about breaking down scripts, using imagination, physicality and body language to build complex characters from the inside out and learning to trust himself once the cameras roll. Rhys also discusses the actors and mentors who have influenced him, the lessons he learned across film, television and theater and how he stays grounded in an unpredictable career.
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I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.
Charles Melton: Beef and Big Dreams
Season 1 · Episode 17
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 01:11:17
From a breakout role on Riverdale to acclaimed performances in May December and Beef, Charles Melton has transformed the way audiences see him — and himself as an actor. Charles reflects on the craft, preparation and personal experiences that have shaped his approach to acting, opening up about finding his process, doing the work behind each character and learning to trust himself on set. He dives into the importance of research, physicality and body language, revealing how he builds characters from the inside out and prepares himself to let go once the cameras roll. Charles also shares insights into working with acclaimed actors, adapting from role to role and staying grounded while navigating the highs and pressures of a career in Hollywood.
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Timothy Simons: Scene Stealer
Season 1 · Episode 16
Thursday, August 6, 2026 • Duration 01:03:54
Building strong comedic characters is no small feat, and Timothy Simons reflects on the craft, curiosity and commitment behind creating some of television’s most memorable performances. From discovering acting after college to becoming a standout performer in Veep and Nobody Wants This, Timothy shares how specificity, collaboration and preparation have shaped his approach to every role. He dives into the process of finding the truth within comedy, building fully realized characters and navigating the unpredictable path of a career in Hollywood. Timothy also offers behind-the-scenes stories, practical audition advice and thoughtful insights into what it takes to create performances that connect with audiences and stand the test of time.
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I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.
Justin Hartley: This Is Acting
Season 1 · Episode 15
Thursday, July 16, 2026 • Duration 56:08
Justin Hartley reflects on a career built through resilience, hard work and a genuine love of storytelling. From an unexpected start in acting after college to starring in more than 500 soap opera episodes before becoming a household name on This Is Us and Tracker, he shares the experiences that shaped his approach to the craft. Justin discusses the importance of preparation, building rich inner lives for his characters and collaborating with directors and fellow actors to create authentic performances. He also looks back on pivotal moments throughout his career, offering behind-the-scenes stories, practical audition advice and thoughtful insights into what it takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood.
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I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.
Carrie Preston: Elsbits
Season 1 · Episode 14
Thursday, July 9, 2026 • Duration 01:02:18
Carrie Preston reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, versatility and a deep love of storytelling. From growing up in a small town and building her own theater company to studying at Juilliard and finding success across television, film and theater, she shares the experiences that helped define her approach to acting. Carrie discusses the importance of embracing individuality, finding the humanity in every character and trusting her instincts throughout the creative process. She also looks back on pivotal moments from projects like Elsbeth, The Good Wife and True Blood, offering insight into the preparation, collaboration and sense of play that continue to fuel her work decades into her career.
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Jackie Tohn: She Wants This
Season 1 · Episode 11
Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 01:04:08
Jackie Tohn reflects on a career shaped by persistence, resilience and an unwavering belief in herself. From booking sitcoms as a child actor to navigating development deals, near-misses and years of auditions, she shares the realities of building a life in Hollywood and what it takes to keep going when success feels just out of reach. Jackie opens up about the lessons she learned from rejection, the pressure she put on herself to succeed and how comedy, creativity and a relentless work ethic helped her push through the industry's toughest moments. She also looks back on pivotal chapters of her career, including GLOW and Nobody Wants This, and explains why taking risks, creating your own opportunities and betting on yourself have been the keys to her longevity.
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Michael Peña: All His Preparation
Season 1 · Episode 12
Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 01:04:54
In this conversation, Michael Peña reflects on a career defined by curiosity, observation and fully committing to every character, no matter the size of the role. He shares how he approaches acting as a practice of listening and presence, and why staying grounded in truth is what makes performances resonate. Michael looks back on the early days of auditioning and learning on set, the importance of instinct in his process and how he continues to refine his craft through collaboration and preparation. He also discusses working across a wide range of projects, including his role in Ant-Man, and how finding specificity and humanity in each character, especially in unexpected or comedic ones, has been central to his work.
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I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.
Phil Dunster: Rooster and Reinvention
Season 1 · Episode 11
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 59:41
Phil Dunster explores the craft of acting, reflecting on early drama school training through to breakout success in Ted Lasso and what it takes to build complex, compelling characters that feel deeply human. He shares how physicality, clowning, and stage work shaped his approach to performance, and why leaning into flawed or difficult characters often leads to the most honest storytelling. He also discusses stepping into roles that balance comedy and vulnerability, learning to trust instinct over perfection, and the importance of ensemble work on set. Along the way, he breaks down what it means to find humanity in characters who don’t always get it right, and why those roles tend to resonate most with audiences.
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I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.
Chase Infiniti: One Audition After Another
Season 1 · Episode 10
Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Duration 54:00
From self-tapes during the pandemic to starring in some of Hollywood’s most anticipated projects, Chase Infiniti reflects on the mindset, resilience and self-belief that have guided her rapid rise in the industry. She shares how growing up in Indianapolis and falling in love with performance at a young age led her to pursue acting, the lessons she learned navigating auditions during the pandemic and why letting go of perfection changed everything. Chase opens up about landing her breakout role in Presumed Innocent, training for One Battle After Another and stepping into the world of The Testaments. Along the way, she discusses staying curious, finding joy in the work, learning from seasoned collaborators and the importance of paying it forward for the next generation of actors.
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I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.
Mariska Hargitay: The Banana in the Bag
Season 1 · Episode 9
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 01:10:36
Mariska Hargitay reflects on the unexpected path that led her from ballet training to a lifelong career in acting, sharing how an early documentary on Sanford Meisner sparked her commitment to the craft and how formative early roles, including on ER, helped shape her voice on screen. She opens up about the deep preparation behind her work, the importance of empathy and emotional truth and what it means to sustain a 27-year legacy on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role she says she “manifested” and continues to find meaning in every day. Mariska also speaks about the profound love she has for her SVU cast and crew, and the gift of working alongside both longtime collaborators and new generations of actors. She closes on her recent documentary about her mother, My Mom Jayne, and how telling that story deepened her understanding of legacy, grief and authenticity in her own life and work.
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