How You Can Work As A Background Actor(Extra) in Movies, Commercials, and Television. Have you ever wanted to be on TV or in the movies but lacked acting experience? Background acting takes zero experience and you do not even need any Hollywood connections(other than me)! Background acting is also great for actors who have trouble fi nding regular acting jobs. Background acting is where many actors get started and how they pay the bills until their acting career takes off. It is also how many average people fi nd a little excitement by participating in the entertainment industry. I will reveal the world of the Movie Extra to you. I worked as a background actor(also called an Extra) for over three years. A small sample of the jobs I worked are listed in the appendix along with some famous people I met in the industry. This book documents almost everything I learned and in it I reveal the secrets that will help you succeed in Hollywood. Now, let's get you started in the movie business.