Andrew Benne Studio Testimonials - 4930 Lankershim Blvd, NoHo, CA 91601

Actor's Quotes

April Matson

"From actor development to nailing auditions, I've grown tremendously in Andrew's classes. His fervor for the art and commitment to his students is truly incomparable."

Credits: Kyle XY (series regular), Quintuplets (series regular), NCIS (guest star)

Eric Close

"Andrew Benne has a tireless passion for finding the truth in acting. His commitment and dedication to the process has been invaluable to me."

Credits: Without A Trace (series regular), The Magnificent Seven (series regular), Now and Again (series regular), Dark Skies (series regular)

Sarah Wright

"Being new to the acting world, one of the most important things I've learned so far is to be specific and trust my instincts. Thanks Andrew!"

Credits: The Loop (series regular), Wieners (2007, post-production), X's and O's (2007 post-production), Quintuplets (series regular), 7th Heaven (recurring), Malcolm in the Middle (guest star), CSI: Miami (guest star)

Shaila Vaidya

"Benne is the best acting coach/mentor anyone will ever come across."

Credits: What Goes On (post-production working title, series regular), The Slaughterhouse Massacre, Touch My Girl

Sharon Johnston

"Andrew Benne is, without a doubt, the finest acting teacher and coach I have ever met. He loves actors and his patience is limitless."

Credits: Close to Home (recurring role), Without A Trace (guest star), The West Wing (guest star), Malcolm in the Middle (guest star), Monk (guest star), Gilmore Girls (guest star), The Guardian (guest star), The Practice (guest star), Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless

Vince Lozano

"I love Mr. Benne's honesty and passion as he works to develop that unique individual inside of us."

Credits: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Charmed (guest star), Wanted (guest star)

Tamara Clatterbuck

"Andrew taught me to be completely honest in my work. It is the only way to be free and spontaneous in risk taking to actually 'booking' work."

Credits: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (guest star), ER (guest star), Days of Our Lives (contract role), General Hospital (contract role), The Young and the Restless (contract role)

Adria Dawn

Andrew has helped me grow more than I ever thought I could. He focuses in on each Actor’s individuality; their specific wants and needs; what they need to help on and transforms them into engaging, creative and magnetic performers.

Credits: Popular (series regular), Felicity (recurring), Nip Tuck (guest star), My Name is Earl (guest star)

Industry Quotes

Richard Friedman (Director)

"I've hired several actors from the Andrew Benne Studio and love the professionalism that Andrew's students bring to the set."

Credits: Born (2007, post-production), Baywatch Nights, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Silk Stalkings

David Kitchens (Producer)

"My company has hired several actors from the Andrew Benne Studio. Either in comedy, drama, or in the recording studio, Andrew's actors are creative, spontaneous, intelligent, and really go the distance."

Credits: God's Little Monster (2006), Sell Out (2006, writer/actor/director/producer) MEAT (Best Screenplay Horror Fest '06)

Alex D'Lerma (Independent Film maker/Actor/Teacher)

"I have been working with Andrew Benne for more than a decade and I am not only a better actor because of his coaching and training techniques, but my writing and directing skills have also benefitted from years of study with Andrew Benne. His teaching gift is one of Hollywood's best kept secrets."

Credits: Born (2007, post-production, Winner 2006 Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival's "Pages to Pictures" Screenwriting Competition), God's Little Monster (2006, director)

Mike Dare: President, Dare Films

"I have always found actors from Andrew Benne's studio to be totally prepared, professional, and ready to be innovative on my productions. The actors from his studio are not only prepared for audition, but also ready to deliver in the high pressure atmosphere on a film set."

Credits: Titanic, Star Wars, and Pirates of the Carribean (cutting continuity editor)

Ron Jordan

"It is fascinating to watch Andrew's students develop into real actors. Through brutal honesty and compassion, he will take you to the next level."

Credits: Jolele (post-production), Faces (pre-production), Dimples (writer, actor, co-producer; release, 2007), Golden Showers (writer, producer), Catfish in Blackbean Sauce (actor, co-writer, winner of audience award at the Houston Worldfest and The Florida Film Festival)

Erika Wain Agency

"I was a talent agency for over twenty years. I had sent clients to other acting coaches with not much success. Once I started referring my talent and potential clients to Andrew Benne, confidence and bookings increased ten-fold. Andrew Benne has unique insight to develop actors craft and persona. His Actors really know who they are and what they are selling, it makes the agents job much easier."

Erika Wain
Erika Wain Agency