BOSCH Star & "Think Bigger" Acting Coach DaJuan Johnson on Going From Co-Star to Series Regular
Description
In this episode, I sit down with actor DaJuan Johnson (BOSCH, Grey's Anatomy) about his experiences in the entertainment industry. DaJuan opens up about the importance of community and building tools to trust oneself in the face of uncertainty. He also discusses the challenges of managing time as a parent, partner, and actor, and emphasizes the value of prioritization and a strong support team. DaJuan also shares his experiences as a Black gay man in the industry, and how he navigated years of rejection until finally booking his series regular role. DaJuan gives us practical tips for actors on set, advice for a lifelong career, and motivation for anyone who may be struggling right now to keep going in these uncertain times.
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00:00 — Intro
02:14 — Maintaining Positivity
03:33 — DaJuan's Acting Journey
07:40 — Going to College for Acting
12:20 — The "Big Break"
17:30 — Exploitation & Feeling Lost
21:10 — Booking BOSCH
26:16 — Being a Delight on Set
32:26 — Becoming an Acting Coach
35:00 — The World We Live In vs. The World On Set
44:01 — Actor Mindset
46:17 — A Day in DaJuan's Life
51:34 — Being Black & Gay
56:37 — Wrap-Up
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
One Broke Actress Mini Ep: BOSCH Star DaJuan Johnson on the Writer's Strike, Residuals, and the Long Game
DaJuan Johnson's IMDb
DaJuan Johnson Official Website
Follow DaJuan on IG @dajuanjohnson
Think Bigger Coaching
Think Bigger Actors Podcast
The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business by Craig Archibald
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