Film Actor or Director

[Her]

If you were in a movie, would you prefer to be the actor or the person behind the camera? Would you prefer to be the character or the one who creates it? I suppose you could also choose to be a confident bastard and be both, but good luck on that one. In short, which position do you think you would be able to utilise best?

 

[Lunar]

For years as a kid I wanted to be an actor, I was in the theater several times and was a part of a drama group for like 5/6 years, so I would definitely want to be an actor, it's really good fun!

 

[Frozocrone]

Director for me personally. I've never really liked being the centre of attention. Off the top of my head I can name five actresses and actors:

1) Johnny Depp
2) Daniel Radcliffe
3) Ryan Reynolds
4) Ewan McGregor
5) Orlando Bloom
6) Natalie Portman
7) Cameron Diaz
8) Emma Watson
9) Jennifer Aniston
10) Kiera Knightley

I can't say the same for directors. Peter Jackman, James Cameron and Zack Snyder? After that I start to struggle, even more so for female directors (are there any female directors in the industry?). Yes, I would like my work to be noticed, but rather my work and not me, would prefer to stay out the limelight and just be known for my work.

 

[Cool_Porygon]

Acting might be fun, but I can't act worth anything. Maybe I could be a stunt double.

 

[gimmepie]

I'm a shitty actor and a control freak. Director for me.

 

[Amore]

I'm probably too lacking in confidence to act, or to tell anyone how to act as a director. That said...writer / actor can be a sweet deal. Off the top of my head I think of Adam Sandler as one example of someone who constantly writes movies where he romances girls who would be way out of his league on looks / character's personality alone, perhaps even in real life.