Working Actor. Late Starter.

I started acting at 60 and learned everything the hard way. Now I share what I know so other actors don’t have to.

I spent 41 years with the Navy…20 on active duty, 21 as a civilian…before I ever set foot on a set. No connections. No training. No experience. No clue what I was doing. I figured it out anyway, and now I’m booking work.

This is where I showcase what I do and share what I’ve learned the hard way: what works, what doesn’t, and what nobody tells you when you’re starting out. If you’re a late starter – or just feel like one – you’re in the right place.

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Gary Mason, actor and acting coach, wearing a denim shirt over black t-shirt against a teal background

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