EP 78: Shawn Lawrence: Police Officer Turned Actor & Stunt Performer

Second Act Actors

Shawn Lawrence has one of the coolest career paths I’ve ever heard of with stints as a celebrity bodyguard, police negotiator, stuntman and of course as an actor! He tells me his story on this really fun episode of the Second Act Actors podcast.

Shawn details how he moved from police work to acting and explains how his career prepared him to act on camera. We talk about how his real life experience has influenced his acting career and Shawn tells me why he now wants to move away from police roles. Shawn gives advice to new actors on setting realistic expectations and building a professional support network. Listen out for his fun filming anecdotes and his thoughts on being the ‘expert’ on set!

This episode is particularly valuable if you have a specialist skill that you’d like to bring into your acting career; you’ll want to hear Shawn’s perspective on sharing your professional insights with directors and producers.

You’re unlikely to have ever met anyone like Shawn in your life, so don’t miss listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it then please help the Second Act Actors podcast out by subscribing to it and leaving a review.

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