As an actor it is rare to have long stretches of employment, especially in theater. Television actors can certainly be a part of a successful show for years on end and same goes for movie franchises where roles can come back film after film. Unfortunately, for most of us, it is simply job to job; we work hard to land a gig, the show ends, and then we work hard to book the next one.
For Steven Warner, he scored the biggest role in his life…at the age of seven. So what was next for him? In part two of our conversation we explore the years after The Little Prince and how his life and career took a dramatic turn. It’s a story of persistence and tenacity but also a recognition of the realities we face as actors and how it’s as much a personal journey as an artistic one.
- Listen to Part 1 of my conversation with Steven Warner.
- Watch Holiday on Ice with Steven Warner from 1985, performing Disco
- A Movie Star at 8, but He'd Much Rather Be an Ice Skater - New York Times
- Listen to Two Princes Part 1 and Part 2 on The Industry podcast
Final Five Questions
As a child actor, Steven Warner was working with some of the most talented and famous actors and directors in Hollywood, but as a teenager his path took a turn away from film and has only recently begun a slow turn back to the camera again. In these five final questions, he addresses topics we didn't get to in this conversation and provides extra insight into the importance of determination and handling rejection. You can find his Final Five on the WINMI Blog.
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