For whatever reason, be it a deep-seated desire to act, a lack of a casting budget, or just “if you want something done right, do it yourself”, many directors at some point in their careers have stepped out from behind the camera to act. This is typically in a smaller, cameo role, and often with [...]
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Directors’ Cameos in Films
April 3rd, 2008 37 Comments
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