Living the Life of the Character
The Actor
Welcome, I am actor, Aaron D Frankel. I also produce and direct.
Over decades of performing and training, I have evolved allot as an actor. I have learned to experience the life of my characters and empathize in order to deepen the emotional life. I view the art of acting as the ability to experience the life circumstances of a character and feel the world as they view it, using the reasons and life experiences that lead them to view the world the way they do. Be they villain or hero, find the connection and understand them.
Simply put, to me, developing a character is an exercise in empathy. I believe the best acting is ”not acting”. Good acting is living. There is a thought and intention behind every line of dialogue and a purpose behind every action. A character is a person with memories and experiences that shaped them and brought them to the current events. Emotions come with immersion into the life of the character
Coached by renowned Hollywood acting coach Shari Shaw who continues to guide me in my pursuit of greater heights as an actor.
See Aaron D Frankel's agents & representatives for booking, PCG Talent & PROMOTE Talent Agency
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“A Rangers Way” Wins 1st place award at Film Festival
The short dramatic/thriller “A Rangers Way”, directed by Scott Danzig & starring Aaron D Frankel, wins “1st place, best long-short film” at 2023 KinoDrome International Film Festival
And featured at the 29th annual International Indie Gathering Film Festival- 2024. As well as being an official selection in multiple additional film festivals.
Manhunter scene, my Hannibal Lecter
this is a scene from the 1986 film Manhunter (‘86 adaptation of Red Dragon) In the scene I portray my take on Dr Hannibal Lecter. with Daniel McMullen as agent Will Graham. Coached by the amazing Shari Shaw. This was part of a Scene Study showcase for industry professionals put on by Shari Shaw Studios.
“Basic Instinct” scene for Industry Showcase
Aaron D Frankel & Rebekah Magistrelli perform a scene from the Tristar Pictures film ”Basic Instinct”, for a Virtual Industry Showcase. Coached by renowned Hollywood acting coach, Shari Shaw.
A LITTLE ABOUT MY FILMMAKING
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
As a Director, I work bery well with actors and have great success getting strong performances, being an heavily trained actor. my acting work has also broadenedthe depth of my storytelling. I like to instill a visceral emotion underneath a layered and structured story in which every character has a connection in relationship to the story and the other characters leaving no piece of the story without purpose. I studied & learned how to apply my obsession for abstract fluid visuals to my shot composition. What developed was an imaginative & dark signature style, creating emotionally expressive, carefully constructed imagery. Utilizing the elements of lighting effects, production design and camera movement intertwines drama into each shot. My strong acting and theater background helped develop my effective approach to directing actors performances.
- Available for Productions.