How to List TV Credits on an Acting Resume
When you are trying to make it in the acting industry, it is of utmost importance that you create an acting resume. This resume should include all of your demographics, special skills and acting experience. There is a standard resume format that industry professionals prefer. When you use this format, a casting director can glance at your resume to determine your set experience and TV credits. Be honest about all of your TV credits.
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Instructions
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Create a section on your acting resume titled "Television." If you have film experience, the television section is placed underneath the "Film" section. This is industry standard.
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Start listing your television credits on the line directly underneath the section title. Do not include a space between the section title and the first line of experience. The experience is divided into three columns.
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Enter the name of the television show into the first column, followed by the episode you appear in. For instance, Crime Scene Miami, "Who Shot The Barber?"
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Enter the role you play in the second column. For instance, "Brenda." If you play a role that does not appear in the production credits, you can still give yourself credit for the role on your resume. As an example, enter "Pedestrian." If you play an uncredited role that is featured, list the fact that you are featured. For instance, enter "Pedestrian (Featured)."
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Enter the name of the production company into the third column. The production company is the company responsible for actually shooting the television production. For instance, enter "XYZ Productions."
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Tips & Warnings
Most casting directors view the IMDb (Internet Movie Database) to verify your credits. If you are caught lying, it can cost you a role, as well as future roles.
