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James Healy Jr

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James Healy Jr. has worked as a police chief, detective, and SWAT team member, but is also a familiar face in the film industry with a 45 year-long acting career. James has appeared in many beloved television shows of the late 90s and 00s, such as  Walker, Texas Ranger,  Will &amp; Grace,  24,  Even Stevens, and  Law and Order: SVU. His film credits include Ida Red and  Reagan, starring Josh Hartnett,  Melissa Leo, Penelope Ann Miller, Frank Grillo, and Dennis Quaid, among others. What you will learn:  James chats about his two recent films  Ida Red and  Reagan, provides insight into what filming is like during the pandemic, and reflects his recent wave of success which began later in this career. [0:00-11:39] Why, despite his close friendships with actors like Lou Diamond Phillips, James chooses not to utilize these friendships and connections to get acting roles. Also, James gives advice to aspiring actors regarding acting “workshops” and how they can help actors make connections to casting agents in the industry. [11:39-17:53] How he was able to transition between law enforcement and acting, and how his experience in law enforcement informed some of his roles. [17:53-26:40] James’ current ambitions as an actor, why he still gets excited to work consistently, regardless of the role, and the importance of knowing what a casting director is looking for and playing to your strengths. [26:40-35:58] What it was like working with actor and screenwriter Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, Night At The Museum), in  Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich, and what went on behind the scenes. Also, how indie film auditions and work differ from studio film auditions and work. [35:58-43:38]; and  Why the Screen Actors Guild has disappointed James lately, and how well-known actors like William Forsythe, auditioning for smaller roles, make for stiff competition. [43:38-53:37]  Resources:    James Healy Jr.’s: Twitter, Instagram,  IMDb,  YouTube   

James Healy Jr. has worked as a police chief, detective, and SWAT team member, but is also a familiar face in the film industry with a 45 year-long acting career. James has appeared in many beloved television shows of the late 90s and 00s, such as <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106168/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Walker, Texas Ranger</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157246/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Will &amp; Grace</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285331/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 24</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206511/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Even Stevens</a>, and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203259/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Law and Order: SVU</a>. His film credits include <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11388416/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ida Red</a> and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1723808/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reagan</a>, starring <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001326/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Hartnett</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0502425/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Melissa Leo</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000542/?ref_=tt_cl_t1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penelope Ann Miller</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342029/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Grillo</a>, and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000598/?ref_=tt_cl_t4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dennis Quaid</a>, among others. What you will learn: <ul> <li>James chats about his two recent films <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11388416/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ida Red</a> and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1723808/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reagan</a>, provides insight into what filming is like during the pandemic, and reflects his recent wave of success which began later in this career. [0:00-11:39]</li> <li>Why, despite his close friendships with actors like <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lou Diamond Phillips</a>, James chooses not to utilize these friendships and connections to get acting roles. Also, James gives advice to aspiring actors regarding acting “workshops” and how they can help actors make connections to casting agents in the industry. [11:39-17:53]</li> <li>How he was able to transition between law enforcement and acting, and how his experience in law enforcement informed some of his roles. [17:53-26:40]</li> <li>James’ current ambitions as an actor, why he still gets excited to work consistently, regardless of the role, and the importance of knowing what a casting director is looking for and playing to your strengths. [26:40-35:58]</li> <li>What it was like working with actor and screenwriter <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0502073/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Lennon</a> (Reno 911, Night At The Museum), in <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5685006/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich</a>, and what went on behind the scenes. Also, how indie film auditions and work differ from studio film auditions and work. [35:58-43:38]; and </li> <li>Why the <a href="https://www.sagaftra.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Screen Actors Guild</a> has disappointed James lately, and how well-known actors like <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001235/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">William Forsythe</a>, auditioning for smaller roles, make for stiff competition. [43:38-53:37]</li> </ul> Resources: <ol> <li> <ol> <li>James Healy Jr.’s: <a href="https://twitter.com/jameshealyactor?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameshealyactor/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372289/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> IMDb</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRuy96VmngJOx_O-nCDuYOQ/videos?view=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a></li> </ol> </li> </ol>

James Healy Jr. on Auditioning, Acting, and the Quest for Recurring Roles

James Healy Jr. joins me to talk about his amazing acting career. Fun stories from the set of Dallas (He knows who shot JR), News Radio (His time with Phil Hartman), Will &amp; Grace (Getting the big laughs with Eric McCormack), Even Stevens (Working with Shia LaBeouf), Walker, Texas Ranger (Teaching Chuck Norris a thing or two) and more!   Our Guest, James Healy Jr.:  James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jameshealyactor  James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameshealyactor/  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372289    Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #IWishMyPhoneWould. Social Media Tip (OK, IOS14 tip): Jeff shares his favorite feature of the new IOS14 update.  Featured on the show:  Hashtag Game: #IWishMyPhoneWould Hosted by:  https://twitter.com/WKatThomason https://twitter.com/chaconkie   Tweets featured on the show:  https://twitter.com/mychal3ts/status/1299452330761314304?s=20 https://twitter.com/euflorium/status/1299454166323146755?s=20 https://twitter.com/mina_masters/status/1299456159418638336?s=20 https://twitter.com/Axiomega/status/1299452583707176961?s=20 https://twitter.com/FlindersEmma/status/1299452419793879043?s=20 https://twitter.com/WKatThomason/status/1299451438473465856?s=20 https://twitter.com/bigmacher/status/1299451935620304897?s=20  https://twitter.com/NACalvoWrites/status/1299458193995644928?s=20 https://twitter.com/twiticulture/status/1299453880321716225?s=20   Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! https://twitter.com/HashtagRoundup Download the Hashtag Roundup app at https://app.hashtagroundup.com/ Follow Jeff Dwoskin:  Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmacher  The Jeff Dwoskin Show: https://twitter.com/JeffDwoskinShow  Podcast website: https://jeffisfunny.com   The Jeff Dwoskin Show is available on Amazon Music, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and more! 

James Healy Jr. joins me to talk about his amazing acting career. Fun stories from the set of Dallas (He knows who shot JR), News Radio (His time with Phil Hartman), Will &amp; Grace (Getting the big laughs with Eric McCormack), Even Stevens (Working with Shia LaBeouf), Walker, Texas Ranger (Teaching Chuck Norris a thing or two) and more!  Our Guest, James Healy Jr.: <ul> <li>James on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jameshealyactor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Jameshealyactor</a> </li> <li>James on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameshealyactor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jameshealyactor/</a> </li> <li>IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372289" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372289</a> </li> </ul> Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #IWishMyPhoneWould. Social Media Tip (OK, IOS14 tip): Jeff shares his favorite feature of the new IOS14 update.  Featured on the show: Hashtag Game: #IWishMyPhoneWould Hosted by: <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/WKatThomason" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WKatThomason</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/chaconkie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/chaconkie</a> </li> </ul> Tweets featured on the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mychal3ts/status/1299452330761314304?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mychal3ts/status/1299452330761314304?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/euflorium/status/1299454166323146755?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/euflorium/status/1299454166323146755?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mina_masters/status/1299456159418638336?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mina_masters/status/1299456159418638336?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/Axiomega/status/1299452583707176961?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Axiomega/status/1299452583707176961?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/FlindersEmma/status/1299452419793879043?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/FlindersEmma/status/1299452419793879043?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/WKatThomason/status/1299451438473465856?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WKatThomason/status/1299451438473465856?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bigmacher/status/1299451935620304897?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bigmacher/status/1299451935620304897?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/NACalvoWrites/status/1299458193995644928?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/NACalvoWrites/status/1299458193995644928?s=20</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/twiticulture/status/1299453880321716225?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/twiticulture/status/1299453880321716225?s=20</a> </li> </ul> Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! <a href="https://twitter.com/HashtagRoundup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/HashtagRoundup</a> Download the Hashtag Roundup app at <a href="https://app.hashtagroundup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.hashtagroundup.com/</a> Follow Jeff Dwoskin: <ul> <li>Jeff on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bigmacher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bigmacher</a> </li> <li>The Jeff Dwoskin Show: <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDwoskinShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JeffDwoskinShow</a> </li> <li>Podcast website: <a href="https://jeffisfunny.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jeffisfunny.com</a> </li> </ul> The Jeff Dwoskin Show is available on Amazon Music, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and more!

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