Darwin Shaw

Darwin Shaw

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Offers online services

About

I have acted opposite many well know movie stars, worked with some of the best directors in the world and trained on both sides of the Atlantic in a myriad of acting techniques.

As was trained in classical theatre at LAMDA and have performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

I have coached several actors for roles in film and TV and have help many secure jobs through preparing and shooting their self-tapes.

I love it when artists I work with have a breakthrough with their work and especially when they also get a job. But the satisfaction is based on artistic growth.

My experience as an actor, film director and producer over 20 years of professional work on shows including House of Cards, Homeland, Marco Polo and both independent and studio films from Casino Royale to Our Little Secret for which I was recently nominated as best actor, have given me a huge range of experience.

Have worked in all aspects of the film industry on both sides of the camera. The mindset of artistic creation and artistic development is the most important qualities to work.

I have produced award winning short films and have several features and TV series in development. My latest film has qualified for the 2025 Oscars.


Highlights

21 years in business
Serves Los Angeles , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Acting venue(s)

Theater, Improv theater, Musical theater, Film, TV episode, TV commercial, Radio, Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest

People in group

1 person, 2-4 people, 5 or more people

Acting focus area(s)

No specific focus, Hone diction and enunciation, Expand vocal range, Strengthen vocal projection, Refine vocal expression, Develop specific accent(s), Develop specific dialect(s)

Students goals

To prepare for an audition, To build confidence, To explore as a hobby, To continue professional development

Acting type(s)

I can make recommendations, Scene study, Cold reading, Method acting, Classical acting, Voice-over, Improv, Physical theater and movement

Student's age

19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old

Photos and videos

  • Homeland
  • the Bible
  • Moon Knight
  • House of Cards
  • Casino Royale
  • Casino Royale

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    Alex C.

    Darwin has so much experience and was open to help me find my own technique that gave me so much confidence when I auditioned. I booked the job!!
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    October 09, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    Assessing what the artist needs to develop their skills. Developing a strategy to build a career and identify areas for development.

    We would then apply the new skills to text and audition pieces. Or is you already have the part we can go deeper into prep for the role.

    I have a post graduate diploma in classical acting at LAMDA on of the top schools in the world. I've trained privately with well know teachers around the world in LA, NYC and London.

    I have 18 years experience in the industry working with some of the most recognizable directors and actors.

    I am also a film producer so have a great deal of practical knowledge of making film and theatre.

    I normall charge 150 an hour but will do a half price introduction for new students.

    I've coached actors for film and tv jobs for 10 years.

    Beginners to film stars.


    Services offered

    Acting
    Voice Acting
    Public Speaking
    Speech
    Film Production