Actor/Actor

I think the hardest job has got to be being an actor... that plays another actor.
Not only do you have to act like your character, but you have to act like your character acting like ANOTHER character. You’re all wrapped up in a web of multiple personas, trying not to slip into schizophrenia. It’s like walking a tight rope, only harder.
Some would say a brain surgeon or a teacher. But they have schools for that. They don’t have schools on how to be an actor/actor. Sure, they have acting classes. But you can’t be taught this skill. You have to be born with the talent to act like you’re acting.

Few actors undertake such a daring feat because of the potential dangers involved. It has to be trying on the mind wrestling with the personalities. Nothing can be as tough as being THREE PEOPLE AT ONCE. Matt LeBlanc does it occasionally on the set of Friends and supposedly there is a rescue team standing by at all times. I really respect his bravery. Not even the Hollywood greats, like John Stamos or Tony Danza, would attempt such a ludicrous role.

It takes a lot of talent to be an actor/actor. So think about that next time you see an actor… acting like an actor. And think of his kids.