The Actor’s Waiting Room
Grace has had it rough. She’s spent thousands on training and years in customer service. Like most actors her life is a perpetual cycle of waiting. Join Grace as she tries to uncover the mysteries of the industry and why she isn’t famous yet. Some may call this investigative journalism, others may call it a waste of breath. But who can blame her, she’s just trying to pass the time, while she sits in the waiting room.
The Actor’s Waiting Room
Ep 41. EastEnders, Longevity & Life as an Actor
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This week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor John Altman.
John is best known for playing Nick Cotton in EastEnders, a role that made him one of the show’s most recognisable and talked-about characters. In this conversation, we go far beyond one part.
We talk about John’s acting career as a whole, including the early days, the realities of long-running TV, being associated with an iconic role, and what it’s actually like to sustain a life in acting over many years. We chat honestly about the highs, the challenges, and how your relationship with the industry changes over time.
This episode is a real look at longevity, identity, and what it means to keep showing up as an actor in an industry that’s always moving.