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Release Year1991
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
Certification12
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorPaul Mayhew-Archer
WritersPaul Mayhew-Archer
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsAn Actor's Life for Me
About An Actor's Life for Me
Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
Directed by Paul Mayhew-Archer, An Actor's Life for Me leans on a strong ensemble — John Gordon Sinclair, Victor Spinetti, Gina McKee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1991.
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