Ken Rea is Professor of Theatre at Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He is a theatre director, acting teacher, writer and one of Europe's leading presentation skills trainers.

This edition has been fully updated to take account of how the profession has changed and what that means for you - including the effects of the MeToo movement, the increasing diversity in casting and the challenges/opportunities of social media

Foreword by Lily JamesForeword by Damian LewisPART ONE: OUTSTANDING IN YOUR WORK1. Warmth2. Generosity3. Enthusiasm4. Danger5. PresencePART TWO: OUTSTANDING IN YOUR LIFE6. Grit7. CharismaPART THREE: OUTSTANDING IN YOUR CAREER8. The science of success9. Going For It

Drawing on Ken Rea's 35 years' teaching experience and research, as well as interviews with top actors and directors, The Outstanding Actor identifies seven key qualities that the most successful actors manifest, along with practical exercises that help nurture those qualities and videos to demonstrate them.Featuring contributions and insights from Ewan McGregor, Jude Law, Judi Dench, Al Pacino, Lily James, Rufus Norris and many more, The Outstanding Actor gives you techniques that you can immediately put into practice in rehearsals, classes or private preparation. It also shows you how to increase the chances of having a more successful career.This new edition covers topical issues such as the #MeToo movement, gender balance and race issues, and how these affect working conditions and careers. There are also brand new links to video resources that bring the valuable exercises to life.The book also includes forewords by Damian Lewis and Lily James.