Aaron Speiser
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| Aaron Speiser | |
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| File:Aaron Speiser.jpgAaron Speiser.jpg | |
| Born | September 9, 1950 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Acting coach, consultant, film director |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Aaron Speiser is an American acting coach, consultant and film director[1]. He founded the Aaron Speiser Acting Studio (now the Speiser Sturges Acting Studio where he is no longer affiliated). He is currently the co-owner and partner with Kay Aston of The Screen Acting Studio which specializes in acting training for professional actors in TV and Film.
Early life[edit]
Born to Polish, Holocaust survivors in Manhattan, New York and raised in the Bronx, Speiser began his career as an actor. He received his MFA in Acting from Brandeis University in Boston, before going on to study with Uta Hagen, Bill Hickey, and his mentor Kenneth McMillan at HB Studio in New York. He worked professionally in theatre, film and television for 15 years before fully committing to his passion and affinity for teaching[2].
Career[edit]
Acting teacher[edit]
Renowned and personally credited for coaching some of the most notable names in film and television for the last several decades, Speiser is the longtime preferred coach for Academy Award winner Will Smith, Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen, and Jennifer Lopez. His many other illustrious students have included Martin Lawrence, Heather Graham, Karyn Parsons, Kevin Ryan, Lauris Reiniks, Jeff Dunham, Chiké Okonkwo, Elijah Kelley, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gerard Butler, LL Cool J, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Mandy Moore, Ana De La Reguera, Maluma, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, Jack Wagner, Jeff Foxworthy, Anna Diop, Brooke Shields, Shannyn Sossamon, Bree Turner, Ashley Johnson, and Damon Wayans Jr.
Aaron’s technique is widely recognized for its frank honesty, practical approach, and personal connection to character and story. Focusing specifically on the nuances of performing for the camera in the 21st century, Aaron’s teaching has been instrumental in guiding and strengthening the craft of acting for thousands of actors over the span of his professional career. Today, he is one of the most in-demand on-set coaches in Hollywood, and splits his time between in-person classes at The Screen Acting Studio in Los Angeles, and private coaching. Speiser has worked on set with some of the most highly acclaimed directors and producers in the world, including Michael Mann, Oliver Stone, F. Gary Gray, Peter Berg, Ang Lee, Reinaldo Green, Antoine Fuqua, Tim White and Trevor White, and Barry Sonnenfeld.[3] His on-set coaching has also contributed to the making of memorable films such as “Hustlers”, “King Richard”, “Out of Sight”, “I Am Legend”, “Hancock”, “Olympus Has Fallen”, and “The Pursuit of Happyness”.
Filmmaker[edit]
An award-winning, DGA director, Speiser directed the feature film, TALKING ABOUT SEX, which he also co-wrote and produced. The film received accolades at Palm Springs International Film Festival, and won the Best Film Award at Breckenridge Film Festival. Aaron also directed two episodes of The Wayans Brothers: “The Son of Marlon” (season 4, ep.13), and “Pops Gets Evicted” (season 5, ep. 16).
Notable mentions and appearances[edit]
- "Aaron taught me two major concepts. One was fearlessness and the ability to be fearless in a take...the other was to think of my performance as jazz." – Will Smith[4]
- “I've had the same approach to acting and the same teacher, Aaron Speiser, since I first started in my 20’s. We go through the script together, talk about who the character is, and consider the effects of what they experience. I've become confident in the process, and I trust myself more”. – Jennifer Lopez for InStyle Magazine[5]
- “It was more about being truthful and honest…it worked for me, and he taught it well.” – Jennifer Lopez on Inside the Actor’s Studio[6]
- Appearance on E! True Hollywood Story’s Jennifer Lopez episode in regards to his work as her longtime acting coach.[7]
- Appearance on an episode of The Actor’s Journey for YouTube.[8]
- Winner of “Best Scene Study Class”- Reader’s Choice Awards, 2009. Backstage Magazine.[9]
- Interview on “Approaches to Acting” video for Backstage’s YouTube channel.[10]
Credits[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Marry Me | Acting coach to Jennifer Lopez | |
| 2021 | King Richard | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2013 | After Earth | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2013 | Open Road | Acting coach | |
| 2013 | Parker | Acting coach to Jennifer Lopez | |
| 2012 | Chasing Mavericks | Acting coach to Gerard Butler | |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2012 | The Magic of Belle Isle | Acting coach to Virginia Madsen - uncredited | |
| 2012 | About Cherry | Acting coach to Heather Graham - uncredited | |
| 2011 | Machine Gun Preacher | Acting coach to Gerard Butler - uncredited | |
| 2011 | Red Riding Hood | Acting coach to Virginia Madsen | |
| 2009-2010 | Hawthorne (TV Series) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | 16 episodes |
| S2E8 - A Mother Knows (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S2E7 - Hidden Truths (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S2E5 - The Match (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S2E4 - Afterglow (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S2E3 - Road Narrows (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S2E2 - The Starting Line (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S2E1 - No Excuses (2010) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E10 - Hello and Goodbye (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E9 - Mother's Day (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E8 - No Guts, No Glory (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E7 - Night Moves (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E6 - Trust Me (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E5 - The Sense of Belonging (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E4 - All the Wrong Places (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E3 - Yielding (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| S1E2 - Healing Time (2009) | Acting coach to Jada Pinkett Smith | ||
| 2010 | Kites | Acting coach to Hrithik Roshan | |
| 2010 | [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212436/?ref_=nm_flmg_msc_14 The Back-Up Plan | Acting coach to Jennifer Lopez | |
| 2010 | The Losers | Acting coach | |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | 5 episodes |
| S1E7 - Pushback (2009) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | ||
| S1E6 - Keepin' It Real (2009) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | ||
| S1E5 - Killshot (2009) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | ||
| S1E4 - Search and Destroy (2009) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | ||
| S1E3 - Predator (2009) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | ||
| 2009 | Law Abiding Citizen | Acting coach to Gerard Butler | |
| 2008 | Seven Pounds | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2008 | Hancock | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2007 | The Man | Acting coach to LL Cool J | TV Movie |
| 2007 | I Am Legend | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2007 | The Number 23 | Acting coach to Virginia Madsen | |
| 2006 | El cantante | Acting coach to Jennifer Lopez | |
| 2006 | Last Holiday | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2005 | House (TV Series) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | 1 episode |
| S2E1 - Acceptance (2005) | Acting coach to LL Cool J | ||
| 2005 | Slow Burn | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2005 | Edison | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2005 | Be Cool | Acting coach to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson | |
| 2004 | I, Robot | Acting coach to Will Smith | |
| 2004 | Mindhunters | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2003 | S.W.A.T. | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2003 | The Italian Job | Acting coach | |
| 2003 | Deliver Us from Eva | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2002 | Rollerball | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2002 | A Walk to Remember | Acting coach to Mandy Moore | |
| 2001 | Kingdom Come | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2000 | Charlie's Angels | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 2000 | Daddio (TV Series) | Acting coach to Donny Osmond | 1 episode |
| S2E1 - The Last Temptation of Chris (2000) | Acting coach to Donny Osmond | ||
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 1999 | In Too Deep | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 1999 | Deep Blue Sea | Acting coach to LL Cool J | |
| 1995 | The Jeff Foxworthy Show (TV Series) | Acting coach to Jeff Foxworthy | 1 episode |
| S1E1 - Jeff's Life 101 | Acting coach to Jeff Foxworthy |
References[edit]
- ↑ Mark Peikert (2019-11-04). "Speiser has coached Academy Award nominee". www.backstage.com. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "About Aaron Speiser". www.thescreenacting.studio. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Approaches to Technique". www.backstage.com. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Acting Coach Aaron Speiser Coaches Will Smith in Preparation for 'Seven Pounds'". www.prweb.com. Cision PR Web. 2008-12-19. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Jennifer Lopez in Her Own Words (and Everyone Else's)". www.instyle.com. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "(2004) Inside The Actors Studio - Jennifer Lopez". www.youtube.com. 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "E! True Hollywood Story: Jennifer Lopez". www.imdb.com. 2004-10-24. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "THE ACTOR'S JOURNEY® - AARON SPEISER". www.youtube.com. THE ACTOR'S JOURNEY ®. 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Readers' Choice Los Angeles". www.backstage.com. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Approaches to Acting Technique". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
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