(US English) What are the advantages and disadvantages of working as an actor? Does this essay sound natural for you in US English ? The life of an actor makes many people dream, but you have to be ready to make sacrifices. On the one hand, there are benefits First, when you succeed in achieving fame / achieve fame as film star and success, you get very comfortable income / you are well paid Then, when you play in movies or series, you live the lives of very interesting characters, and you have an exciting and glamorous life. Finally, when you are on the stage and performing in front of many people, you are appreciated by your audience and this allows you to overcome your shyness. On the other hand, there are still disadvantages, because it’s a difficult job to access. While waiting to be discovered by a director who recognizes your talent to become a celebrity, you have to do little jobs, train hard and develop your acting skills In addition, one must be prepared to be rejected and accept a lot of negative criticism, and listen to the suggestions of other actors, directors and agents to improve. Finally, when you are famous, you are followed by reporters and photographers, and you have very little privacy, which leads to a lot of stress. To sum up, there are many disadvantages to be famous. However, I believe that the advantages of fame outweigh the disadvantages, provided it is a vocation.