There are two types of “typical days” for an Actor: one where they are on set or actively preparing for a role they have booked and one when they are trying to secure future work. Depending on the day and success of an Actor, they may even do taped auditions in between breaks on set. Often, though, Actors can experience long stints between gigs while they continue to audition for roles. There’s no one single path to success, as Matthew McConaughey describes his own unique foot-in-the-door story. While the life of an Actor will likely entail more time and commitment than the average nine-to-five job, an important part of this career is learning how to set personal boundaries
