Staying Creative, Inspired and Playful During Lockdown, With Phil Morris

The world has changed exponentially this past year. With protests bringing the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement to the forefront of mainstream media, as well as the unprecedented global pandemic we’re all currently living through, it has been difficult to see a spark in our creative lives. 

In today’s episode of Hollywood Dream Maker, I’m joined by ‘Doom Patrol’ star and talented Voice Over Artist, Phil Morris! Phil shares his advice for budding voiceover artists and actors within the industry and gives his insights into what he has learned while pursuing such a diverse and rigorous line of work. Having worked in a field that is so profoundly diverse, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests have been an integral influence in Phil’s professional and personal life. Phil opens up about the impact that the movement has had on him personally, particularly as someone whose Father was so prolific for African Americans in the entertainment industry, how Hollywood culture has shifted towards black actors, and how the people he has had an impact on have made him a more gracious individual.

Join us on Episode 12 to hear more!

Some Questions I Ask:

How have you been holding up during lockdown? (2:35)How many years have you been doing voiceover work professionally? (4:18)What advice would you give to young actors wanting to pursue voiceover work? (6:30)What did your journey breaking out of the soap opera scene look like? (15:01)Could you talk about the speech you made at a recent ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally & Share what the movement means to you? (19:26)How does ‘Wing Chun’ affect your acting performance? (25:06)How long have you been in the entertainment business? (34:07)What do you think the future of Hollywood looks like? (34:37)What advice would you give to your younger self? (35:55)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Some background on mine and Phil’s friendship (1:32)Projects, Films and TV Series you may know Phil from (5:16)Phil’s path to Hollywood as someone who grew up with a famous parent (9:35)Our perspective on the sustainability and performance of soap opera acting (12:49)How Phil ‘found his funny’ before developing his characters (16:14)How Phil’s actions at racial protests evoked gratitude in those he never expected (23:03)Phil’s advice for budding actors making their start in the industry (27:15)The rise of ‘self-tapes’ in the entertainment industry & Why they have helped Phil stay inspired during lockdown (31:11)

Let’s Connect!

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Connect With Phil Morris:

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Resources:

IMDb Page - ‘Ghosts of the Ozarks’

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