Actor
As time goes on, more ways to cascade and organize information of countless kinds expand. In my experimentation, I figured out a way to integrate Instagram in a new way on my official website!
Official Instagram: @jburlesonactor
I wanted take a moment to give my perspective on how Actors appear and what matters on-screen vs. off-screen. It’s awesome if you place a high emphasis on your appearance wherever you go. That’s even necessary when one models. But when it comes to the Craft of Acting, your looks must reciprocate the vision of the character and not your best self (ESPECIALLY WHILE AUDITIONING)!
For example, with the below picture taken on set on February 15, 2022, I played a dark character. I chose to substantially grow out my facial hair as long as I could before shooting. I particularly do not like growing out facial hair because of the way it feels, but I’m glad that I do have the option to do so. Also, I didn’t try to tailor or elevate my appearance to my best self because of the research I did on this character. Dark, gruesome and shady are just a few of the idiosyncrasies I was shooting for. I hope I met that objective.
Btw, this is for a Lifetime Television Documentary that will be released later this year. Details will be released soon.
Shot in 2007, Home Grown was my debut film as an Actor. I tracked a few scenes of the film from YouTube. It was shot in 35mm Panavision Film. Just seeing this film is a reminder of where I started and how far I’ve come in my 15th year of acting professionally.
As a Veteran of the USAF and Actor, it still warms my heart that I was cast in this PSA. Whether or not you are a Veteran, DO NOT be afraid to ask for help. One example for Veterans is to call the Veterans Crisis Line.
Thank you to Veteran Affairs and to People’s Television for this incredible honor in helping to making a difference by helping others.
