Aside from crying on command which seems difficult, and remembering the lines to long monologues, couldn’t anyone be a good actor/actress with a little practice and some direction? How hard is it to read some lines with certain inflection that, in most cases, would be obvious to the performer, and if not, easily conveyed unto them by the director.
From an outsider’s perspective it seems like your appearance is 95% responsible for whether or not you’d be suitable for a specific role. Anyone with acting theory knowledge able to explain why I’m wrong? One example that made me think of this is Mark Margolis in Better Call Saul. All he did was ring a bell and make facial gestures, which anyone could do, but it’s his distinct appearance that sells the part.
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This is like saying what makes Olympic athletes so great. The differences are more noticeable due to record times or weights but they’re surrounded by other athletes and therefore don’t FEEL as remarkable. Throw in an average Joe and you’d definitely notice.
Same thing with actors. Usually actors shine with other great actors, but ensemble casts allow for a better view into the differences.
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