I AM AN ACTOR

Katherine LaNasa: Performance and The Pitt

Katherine LaNasa reflects on the unexpected journey that took her from ballet dancer to acclaimed actor, sharing how a documentary about Sanford Meisner first inspired her to pursue acting and how stepping away from the industry at times helped her rediscover her love for the craft. She opens up about overcoming burnout, embracing her identity as a “pretty weirdo” and finding truth through empathy, grief and deep character work. Along the way, Katherine discusses studying with Meisner, working alongside legends like Robert Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton, and memorable roles throughout her career, closing on why her recent work has reminded her that authenticity will always matter more than perfection. 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.

Kerry Washington: Imperfect Icon

Kerry Washington kicks off her heels for a conversation on the experiences, training and relationships that shaped her journey as an actor, from discovering a lifelong love of performance in New York City's theater community to building a career defined by curiosity, discipline and collaboration. She shares how studying voice, movement and character research helped her develop a process rooted in specificity, why accent work and portraying real people offer unique pathways into a role and how formative experiences in theater, conservatory training and international study expanded her understanding of storytelling. Along the way, she discusses her work on Scandal, Django Unchained and Imperfect Women, the evolution of Olivia Pope over seven seasons and how producing has allowed her to create opportunities for more complex, nuanced stories both on screen and behind the scenes. 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.

Rhea Seehorn: Better Call Carol

Rhea Seehorn takes us inside the discipline and instinct behind her acting process, tracing how her foundation in theater, script analysis and on-camera work shaped the way she builds character moment to moment. She reflects on her performance as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul, exploring how ambiguity, specificity and listening often lead to the most truthful choices on screen, and how working alongside creators like Vince Gilligan and Bob Odenkirk pushed her to embrace uncertainty rather than over-define her approach. She also breaks down the balance between preparation and instinct, learning when to advocate for creative ideas without ego and how letting go of control in performance can unlock deeper collaboration, emotional precision and more unexpected, alive moments across both stage and 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.

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.