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#1

Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 8:29am

Hi all:

So..my nephew is a ham and drop dead beautiful and I think he would do well in the Industry. I was wondering if anyone knows of a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old for commercial/print work.

I only know my own agent and how to handle myself as an adult in the Industry but know NOTHING about child agents.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
#5

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 10:23am

If you're seriously in this business--for real--then you should know firsthand it is the last place a 5 year old should be. Maybe in a couple of years...ONLY if he is CLAWING to get involved should you consider it, in my opinion. If you want to enrich him, let him take some classes (in a few years) and see if he actually has any talent or likes it. Don't try and make a buck off him, if you want what's best for him.
#7

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 11:20am

I think Gary Coleman's agent is now free. If not, go with Dana Plato's agent. He or she is *definitely* available.

Is anyone else loving the fact that this question was asked by a poster with the name of "MeMeMeee"? Too funny. Stage relative much?
#12

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:16pm

my nephew is a ham and drop dead beautiful

You ARE aware that affected kids (especially hams) rarely find work in the REAL industry. Having worked in the industry in various capacities in the past I've seen that directors keep their distance from these types of children. Casting directors on occasion will suggest an 'affected and hammy' child but rarely does a director choose one, unless the project requires one -- on a sitcom, TV commercial, film, etc.

A reputable agent will advise you of this (you'll hear the words "bring it down a bit" quite often). Also, if the child wants this, then it could be an interesting option for him/her. If this is YOUR idea... then put this idea to rest. The majority of parents/relatives who push kids to become performers outnumbers the amount of kids the really want to do it. Just go to a child casting call/audition and it'll open your eyes to stage parents. Its quite creepy and sad, especially when you can clearly see the amount of children who don't want any part of it.

#15

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:26pm

I agree with EDF - ask your agent who s/he knows that he can recommend. S/he may not deal with children, but should have another agent contact s/he can get you in touch with.

And wasn't this on an episode of Housewives of NYC?
#17

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 1:09pm

yikes..you all are so nasty...

I was just asking a question...thanks...

It was just for print work; an adult agent saw him and suggested he should do print work...no harm done..no one was looking to make a buck off of him...

thanks for the kindness..

#20

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:25pm

I know a guy named Terry Connor who is pretty good. He's worked with some real odd ball clients, but is good at what he does. I'll see if I can't find you his number.
#21

re: Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:30pm

http://www.carsonadler.com/

Many successful child performers use that agency...
Brian and Michael D'Addario
Henry Hodges
Zach Rand
Matthew Gumley

All of them have been in several shows except for Matthew, who has also done TV work.
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