Acting : Acting by Josiah Bhola Hillaire

I'm not sure if those numbers are accurate but the concept behind sure feels right. I'm sure there are a number of factors involved including there being more talented actors in the world than meaningful career-setting roles... and then many other factors as well.

Depends on your definition of "making it".

Honestly, if by “made it” you mean making a living wage purely through acting, I’d say it is probably less than 2%!

And the simple factor is that there are just so many people out there trying to do it, yet the demand is for the known faces who will help sell a project. So the work keeps falling to the same people!

It’s a tough old world out there for actors! But the work is there for those that persist. There is no such thing as an overnight success, but for those willing to combine their talent with hard work and a fantastic outlook and work ethic, there are plenty of opportunities. You don’t need to be in that top 2% to still have incredible success in this industry.

GiGi Raines a lot of people define “making it” as being like an Angelina Jolie or a Meryl Streep. Someone who’s accomplished

I agree David Foy Bauer

Sam Sokolow Viola Davis even confirmed that TWO percent of actors make it.

Same reason why not every business is successful. Some people don't put enough time and energy in. And, some are not cut out to do it, skill wise, and so forth. What do you see yourself doing in five years Josiah?

Respectfully, I try to focus on what it is I'm supposed to be doing on any given day or what goals I should be trying to reach whether career or personal. The only focus we should have on others is helping or encouraging them when the opportunity presents itself.

You've "made it" when you're encouraging or lifting up someone else.

"Making it" is really defined on a personal level and by how fulfilled you are. While some people might want to be A-list, others find joy in doing regional theatre, while others just want to see themselves on screen for a moment, even as an extra. The same goes for any career, honestly. Avoid the "compare and despair" mentality and you will find your career much more fulfilling.