About this episode
Ryan M. Perez interviews actor Happy Anderson about his career journey and personal challenges.
Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Happy Anderson, known for Mindhunter , The Knick , and The Standoff at Sparrow Creek , to discuss his journey from upstate New York to a thriving career in film and television, his early days in community theater and breakthrough in Equus , overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety, navigating the challenges of today’s acting landscape, and his upcoming role in Brigadoon at the Pasadena Playhouse, along with hard-earned advice for actors chasing longevity in the craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan M. Perez
Guest: Happy Anderson
Topics covered
- acting
- film
- television
- substance abuse
- community theater
Keywords
- Mindhunter
- The Knick
- Equus
- Brigadoon
- Pasadena Playhouse
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mindhunter, The Knick, The Standoff, Brigadoon
Places: New York
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