On this episode of The Pimp Game Podcast, actor and acting coach Mark McKinnon breaks down his journey from high school athlete to Hollywood. McKinnon shares how he turned down football scholarships to pursue acting at Howard University after unexpectedly landing a lead role in his high school play. The conversation dives into his acting technique, including his ability to learn lines in under 10 minutes and his approach to emotional scenes. McKinnon opens up about working alongside stars like Jeremy Renner and Tasha Smith, plus his recurring role on Paramount's "Mayor of Kingstown." As founder of McKinnon Acting Studio, he explains how he's helping DMV talent break into film and TV acting, with his students landing roles on major networks nationwide. McKinnon leaves aspiring actors with two key pieces of advice: know who you are so the industry can't change you, and invest in training to hone your craft.
Connect with Mark McKinnon:
Website: McKinnonActingStudio.comInstagram: @themarkmckinnon
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