Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the CGS Podcast
Welcome to Season 1 of the CGS Podcast, tune in as our alumni reminisce about their favourite memories from school and discuss the unique career journeys they have embarked on since graduating.
In his podcast, Liam McIntyre openly discusses his unconventional path to becoming an actor and how his experiences at Caulfield Grammar influenced his career in the entertainment industry.
Show Notes
Liam McIntyre shares his journey from Caulfield Grammar to a successful acting career, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way, including his transformative experiences in New Zealand and Hollywood.
The conversation included some of the following discussion highlights:
> Education and Early Career
Liam’s path from Caulfield Grammar to discovering his passion for acting through the encouragement of his teachers.
> Personal Growth and Resilience
Overcoming early career challenges, including significant weight loss for a role and handling personal rejection in the acting industry.
> Transition to Acting
Moving from a conventional job to pursuing a full-time acting career, including his significant role in “Spartacus” and the training he underwent in New Zealand.
> Life in Hollywood
Living in LA, experiencing the highs and lows of an acting career, and the impact on his personal life.
> Advice for Aspiring Actors
Tips for standing out, building a career in acting, and maintaining resilience and mental health
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About Liam McIntyre
Liam McIntyre graduated from Caulfield Grammar in 1999 and initially did not consider acting as a career. His passion for Shakespeare, nurtured by his English teacher Mrs. Ratner, led him to audition for a Shakespeare play, which set the foundation for his acting career. He gained significant recognition for his role in “Spartacus,” after intensive training in New Zealand. Liam has lived in LA for nearly a decade, balancing his career with his personal life, including the birth of his first child. His journey is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of passion.
Learn more about Liam McIntyre on IMDb.
“After Spartacus, I thought I was set, but faced a lot of rejection. It takes resilience to handle this lifestyle. I have a folder on my computer with hundreds of auditions, most of which were ‘no’s. It’s phenomenal how much personal rejection you face.”
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Episode Transcription
For those interested in diving deeper into Liam McIntyre’s inspiring journey and insights, we have made the full episode transcription available online.
Click here to read the detailed conversation and gain valuable perspectives from Liam on his current journey.
