Quinta Brunson: Actor Elementary

Quinta Brunson: Actor Elementary

Quinta Brunson sits down for a heartfelt conversation about building Abbott Elementary from the ground up, tracing her path from childhood impressions in the back of a minivan to discovering improv in college, studying at Second City and breaking into the industry through BuzzFeed and viral digital sketches. She reflects on how those early experiences shaped her voice as a performer and writer, and how she eventually translated that into creating a hit network sitcom. Quinta also opens up about developing Janine Teagues, balancing writing and acting at the same time and why she’s intentional about making flawed, funny women feel deeply human on screen. Loved this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of I AM AN ACTOR. Keep up with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamanactorpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamanactorpod], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@iamanactorpod], and X [https://x.com/iamanactorpod].  I AM AN ACTOR  is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.

Sherry Cola: A Comedic Joy Ride

Sherry Cola sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about carving out her own lane in Hollywood, sharing how growing up without seeing many Asian American performers in mainstream entertainment shaped her confidence, ambition and sense of identity. She opens up about finding her voice through radio, stand-up and improv, navigating rejection early in her career and learning to fully embrace taking up space both on stage and on screen. Sherry also shares how projects like Joy Ride, Good Trouble and Nobody Wants This pushed her creatively, why authenticity and humor are at the center of every character she plays and how she hopes to continue breaking boundaries across comedy, drama, horror and action as her career enters an exciting new chapter. Loved this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of I AM AN ACTOR. Keep up with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamanactorpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamanactorpod], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@iamanactorpod], and X [https://x.com/iamanactorpod].  I AM AN ACTOR  is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.

Sofia Carson: Adventures In Acting

Sofia Carson reflects on her journey from flamenco dancing at age five to Hollywood leading lady, opening up about discovering her love for acting, music and storytelling at a young age and the discipline that shaped her career long before her breakout roles. She looks back on the success of Descendants, balancing music and acting, and the pressure and gratitude that came with becoming a role model for young audiences. Sofia also shares how projects like Purple Hearts, My Oxford Year and Feel The Beat pushed her creatively, why storytelling continues to guide every career decision she makes and how she’s stepping into a new chapter as both an actor and producer. Loved this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of I AM AN ACTOR. Keep up with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamanactorpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamanactorpod], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@iamanactorpod], and X [https://x.com/iamanactorpod].  I AM AN ACTOR  is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.

Colman Domingo: If Broken Rules Could Talk

Colman Domingo reflects on his intentional, decades-long journey through Hollywood, from early struggles and unexpected beginnings to becoming one of the industry’s most respected performers. He opens up about discovering his voice through performance, the discipline and curiosity shaped by formative experiences like circus training and stage work and how he learned to turn fear into creative fuel. Colman also looks back on standout roles including his work in Euphoria and beyond, sharing why he’s drawn to complex, emotionally honest characters and how he continues to evolve across acting, directing and writing. Loved this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of I AM AN ACTOR. Keep up with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamanactorpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamanactorpod], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@iamanactorpod], and X [https://x.com/iamanactorpod].  I AM AN ACTOR  is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.

Kate Hudson: How To Earn Your Stripes In 30 Years

Kate Hudson reveals what it was really like growing up in Hollywood, stepping onto sets as a kid and working to earn her own name in the industry. She reflects on getting her SAG card at 16, turning down early opportunities tied to her family and the intention behind building a career on her own terms. Kate also looks back on her iconic roles that defined generations and shares why she’s always been drawn to reinvention, from acting to producing and her growing interest in directing, writing and teaching. Loved this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of I AM AN ACTOR. Keep up with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamanactorpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamanactorpod], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@iamanactorpod], and X [https://x.com/iamanactorpod].  I AM AN ACTOR is produced in partnership with SAG-AFTRA and SickBird Productions.