TESTIMONIALS
I studied with Chris Fields for years and I think he is one of the best acting teachers in LA. He works from a creative New York sensibility, but also keeps in mind the nuts and bolts of booking acting jobs in TV/film. The best of LA and New York combined into one teacher.
-Danny Strong
Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Justified/Mad Men/Gilmore Girls/Emmy Nominated and WGA Winner "Recount"/Oscar Nominated "Lee Daniel's The Butler"
When I have off between jobs I love taking scene study class with Chris Fields. He provides a safe environment to continue working on and experimenting with my craft while being guided by a teacher that understands that truth is the core of acting.
-Peter Facinelli
Twilight Saga/Nurse Jackie
Chris Fields will get you out of your head. His knowledge, commitment to his students, and enthusiasm make the Chris Fields Acting Studio a place for actors to play, and remember why they started acting in the first place.
-David Giuntoli
Grimm
Chris is an inspirational teacher. He broke down and de-mystified the acting process for me -- so much so that I almost gave up writing to pursue it. The time I spent studying was invaluable. I didn't become an actor -- but Chris made me a better writer.
-Dave Erickson
Fear the Walking Dead, Ex, Producer / Sons of Anarchy, Co-Executive Producer /Canterbury's Law, Creator and Executive Producer
When I graduated from Yale Drama I didn't go near another acting class for 25 years. As an actor who has already developed my technique, I need to work my craft with someone who I trust to keep me honest, create a safe environment to work, and has a sense of humor. The acting teacher I go to is Chris Fields.
-Christine Estabrook
American Horror Story/Mad Men/Desperate Housewives
If you want to really work on your craft, go to Chris Fields. Chris' class is all about a practical approach to great material. He loves and respects actors and always has everyone's best interests at heart.
-Emily Bergl
Shameless/ Southland/ Desperate Housewives/Men in Trees
In my humble opinion, what our art form (acting) lacks, is a degree of individual integrity that keeps the artist pursuing a mastery of their craft and to better themselves as human beings; there seems to be little interest in creating something beautiful, for it's own sake. Chris Fields has great integrity. He is an artist. He believes in the actor, the theater, and the human spirit. He is father, actor, director, teacher, and artistic director; all done with care and such compassion, you can actually see him bleed. Chris has directed me twice, and on both occasions he has guided me with tender and empowering hands, communicating his vision clearly and without hitting me over the head with lofty directions, we created something simple and true, both times. As a teacher, he'll not only give you the tools to apply in all your professional work, but he'll remind you of how special you are for what you do, and the great responsibility you have as an actor. He really is one of those people who want to create something beautiful for it's own sake.
-Enrico Colantoni
Flashpoint/Veronica Mars/Galaxy Quest/Person of Interest/Just Shoot Me
Studying with Chris Fields helped me simplify my process, deepen my work and find new ways into character development. His classes are fun and fulfilling. I would recommend him for any level of experience.
-Melinda McGraw
Mad Men/ Outcast/ NCIS/ The Dark Knight/ Men of a Certain Age
Chris Fields is a fantastic teacher and coach. His class provides a supportive environment to hone and develop skills and break habits. I have returned to Chris's class many times over the years between various characters and jobs to revitalize myself and give myself a clean acting slate. His class has definitely been an intrinsic part of my career and I'm very grateful.
-Sprague Grayden
Sons of Anarchy/ Six Feet Under/ 24
I have worked with Chris every opportunity available to me for the last eight years. I love the way he works with his actors, his insights into the characters and material and what the actor does with them and most of all the care and interest he shows for his students. He helped me tremendously and I am extremely grateful for all the time and effort he gave me and everyone else in class.
-Mitch Pileggi
Supernatural/Gray's Anatomy/Sons of Anarchy/ X-Files
Today, thanks to Chris I can call myself an actor. All it took was working professionally for twenty odd years, studying with some of the greats, and CHRIS, the only one who was able to put it all together for me and I guarantee he will do the same for you. No matter your background and experience or lack there of, no matter your fears or excuses, no matter what your head tells you, Chris will nourish the actor in you so you can flourish and shine beyond your wildest dreams. (He'll teach you a thing or two along the way as well.) He is not only a friend, a mentor, but bar none the BEST acting teacher I've ever had the pleasure to work with.
-Michael Massee
Flash Forward/Revelations/Carnivale/24
Every actor needs a home base. In our artistic nomadic lives it's so important that we have a place to come back to and train. Chris's acting studio is just that. A home base. It's so wonderful to be in a class with other WORKING actors! Who in between jobs are all eager to keep their skills sharp and challenge you to do the same. Chris has studied with the best, has the real world experience and best of all creates a SAFE environment to study and take risks. I always recommend people study with Chris for his down to earth understanding of the industry and his innate talent for guiding actors.
-Emily Rose
Haven/Brothers and Sisters/ER/John From Cincinnati
I never took the time to thank you for everything you have done for me. It's really something I should have done before I left. I wouldn't be the actor, or the person for that matter, that I am if I hadn't been lucky enough to be introduced to your class. Before I worked with you, I always seemed to be a talented, natural actor who could pull some things off, but never really had a sense of why I was able to do what I do. I never really understood what it was to be truly emotionally connected to the reality of the situation. And all of a sudden everything opened up for me. You taught me how to act. Real acting. Not LA acting. I tried a couple other places before I found you and they were full of people who thought acting is crying or spending 3 hours at the gym everyday. But your class reminded me why I love doing what I do and that there are other people out there that feel the same way. And that's what will make the difference in everything I do. You have changed the lives of lots and lots of people and I hope that it's something that you don't take for granted. I watched a lot of people come through that classroom in the 5 years that I worked with you and everyone, myself included, improved by leaps and bounds. There are great directors and great teachers, but it's very rare to find them both in the same person. So thank you, Chris. Sincerely. Thank you for everything.
-Charlie Hirsch
-Danny Strong
Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Justified/Mad Men/Gilmore Girls/Emmy Nominated and WGA Winner "Recount"/Oscar Nominated "Lee Daniel's The Butler"
When I have off between jobs I love taking scene study class with Chris Fields. He provides a safe environment to continue working on and experimenting with my craft while being guided by a teacher that understands that truth is the core of acting.
-Peter Facinelli
Twilight Saga/Nurse Jackie
Chris Fields will get you out of your head. His knowledge, commitment to his students, and enthusiasm make the Chris Fields Acting Studio a place for actors to play, and remember why they started acting in the first place.
-David Giuntoli
Grimm
Chris is an inspirational teacher. He broke down and de-mystified the acting process for me -- so much so that I almost gave up writing to pursue it. The time I spent studying was invaluable. I didn't become an actor -- but Chris made me a better writer.
-Dave Erickson
Fear the Walking Dead, Ex, Producer / Sons of Anarchy, Co-Executive Producer /Canterbury's Law, Creator and Executive Producer
When I graduated from Yale Drama I didn't go near another acting class for 25 years. As an actor who has already developed my technique, I need to work my craft with someone who I trust to keep me honest, create a safe environment to work, and has a sense of humor. The acting teacher I go to is Chris Fields.
-Christine Estabrook
American Horror Story/Mad Men/Desperate Housewives
If you want to really work on your craft, go to Chris Fields. Chris' class is all about a practical approach to great material. He loves and respects actors and always has everyone's best interests at heart.
-Emily Bergl
Shameless/ Southland/ Desperate Housewives/Men in Trees
In my humble opinion, what our art form (acting) lacks, is a degree of individual integrity that keeps the artist pursuing a mastery of their craft and to better themselves as human beings; there seems to be little interest in creating something beautiful, for it's own sake. Chris Fields has great integrity. He is an artist. He believes in the actor, the theater, and the human spirit. He is father, actor, director, teacher, and artistic director; all done with care and such compassion, you can actually see him bleed. Chris has directed me twice, and on both occasions he has guided me with tender and empowering hands, communicating his vision clearly and without hitting me over the head with lofty directions, we created something simple and true, both times. As a teacher, he'll not only give you the tools to apply in all your professional work, but he'll remind you of how special you are for what you do, and the great responsibility you have as an actor. He really is one of those people who want to create something beautiful for it's own sake.
-Enrico Colantoni
Flashpoint/Veronica Mars/Galaxy Quest/Person of Interest/Just Shoot Me
Studying with Chris Fields helped me simplify my process, deepen my work and find new ways into character development. His classes are fun and fulfilling. I would recommend him for any level of experience.
-Melinda McGraw
Mad Men/ Outcast/ NCIS/ The Dark Knight/ Men of a Certain Age
Chris Fields is a fantastic teacher and coach. His class provides a supportive environment to hone and develop skills and break habits. I have returned to Chris's class many times over the years between various characters and jobs to revitalize myself and give myself a clean acting slate. His class has definitely been an intrinsic part of my career and I'm very grateful.
-Sprague Grayden
Sons of Anarchy/ Six Feet Under/ 24
I have worked with Chris every opportunity available to me for the last eight years. I love the way he works with his actors, his insights into the characters and material and what the actor does with them and most of all the care and interest he shows for his students. He helped me tremendously and I am extremely grateful for all the time and effort he gave me and everyone else in class.
-Mitch Pileggi
Supernatural/Gray's Anatomy/Sons of Anarchy/ X-Files
Today, thanks to Chris I can call myself an actor. All it took was working professionally for twenty odd years, studying with some of the greats, and CHRIS, the only one who was able to put it all together for me and I guarantee he will do the same for you. No matter your background and experience or lack there of, no matter your fears or excuses, no matter what your head tells you, Chris will nourish the actor in you so you can flourish and shine beyond your wildest dreams. (He'll teach you a thing or two along the way as well.) He is not only a friend, a mentor, but bar none the BEST acting teacher I've ever had the pleasure to work with.
-Michael Massee
Flash Forward/Revelations/Carnivale/24
Every actor needs a home base. In our artistic nomadic lives it's so important that we have a place to come back to and train. Chris's acting studio is just that. A home base. It's so wonderful to be in a class with other WORKING actors! Who in between jobs are all eager to keep their skills sharp and challenge you to do the same. Chris has studied with the best, has the real world experience and best of all creates a SAFE environment to study and take risks. I always recommend people study with Chris for his down to earth understanding of the industry and his innate talent for guiding actors.
-Emily Rose
Haven/Brothers and Sisters/ER/John From Cincinnati
I never took the time to thank you for everything you have done for me. It's really something I should have done before I left. I wouldn't be the actor, or the person for that matter, that I am if I hadn't been lucky enough to be introduced to your class. Before I worked with you, I always seemed to be a talented, natural actor who could pull some things off, but never really had a sense of why I was able to do what I do. I never really understood what it was to be truly emotionally connected to the reality of the situation. And all of a sudden everything opened up for me. You taught me how to act. Real acting. Not LA acting. I tried a couple other places before I found you and they were full of people who thought acting is crying or spending 3 hours at the gym everyday. But your class reminded me why I love doing what I do and that there are other people out there that feel the same way. And that's what will make the difference in everything I do. You have changed the lives of lots and lots of people and I hope that it's something that you don't take for granted. I watched a lot of people come through that classroom in the 5 years that I worked with you and everyone, myself included, improved by leaps and bounds. There are great directors and great teachers, but it's very rare to find them both in the same person. So thank you, Chris. Sincerely. Thank you for everything.
-Charlie Hirsch
Chris has worked with, among many others, the following:
Kirk Acevedo, Kevin Anderson, Michael Attenborough, Randell Batinkoff, Michael Ian Black, Lee Blessing, Linda Cardellini, Rocky Carroll, Sarah Carter, David Caruso, Kathleen Chalfant, Enrico Colantoni, Gary Cole, Chris Columbus, Laura Dern. Michael Douglas. Robert Downey Jr.. Patty Duke, James Duff, Christopher Durang, Charles S. Dutton. Anthony Edwards, Roland Emmerich, Christine Estabrook, Peter Facinelli. David Fincher. William Fichtner. Sprague Grayden, Michael Greif, Jake Gyllenhaall, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Anne Heche, Israel Hicks, Cole Hauser. Tina Holmes. Dennis Hopper, Ron Howard, David Ives. Michael Patrick King, Terry Kinney, Tony Kushner, Michael Learned, Delroy Lindo, David Lindsay-Abaire. Romulus Linney. George Lucas, Roma Maffia. John Mahoney, Ann Margaret, Michael Massee, Paul McGann, Ellen McLaughlin. Penelope Ann Miller. Alfred Molina. Sarah Jane Morris. Sam Neill, Edward Norton, Carroll O'Connor, Mitch Pileggi, Maryann Plunkett, Adam Rapp, Michael Rooker, Sarah Ruhl, Mark Ruffalo, Kurt Russell, Paul Schrader, Oz Scott, Martin Sheen, Gary Sinise. Steven Spielberg, Frances Sternhagen, French Stewart. James Tupper, Sigourney Weaver. Robin Williams, Scott Wolf, Noah Wylie
Kirk Acevedo, Kevin Anderson, Michael Attenborough, Randell Batinkoff, Michael Ian Black, Lee Blessing, Linda Cardellini, Rocky Carroll, Sarah Carter, David Caruso, Kathleen Chalfant, Enrico Colantoni, Gary Cole, Chris Columbus, Laura Dern. Michael Douglas. Robert Downey Jr.. Patty Duke, James Duff, Christopher Durang, Charles S. Dutton. Anthony Edwards, Roland Emmerich, Christine Estabrook, Peter Facinelli. David Fincher. William Fichtner. Sprague Grayden, Michael Greif, Jake Gyllenhaall, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Anne Heche, Israel Hicks, Cole Hauser. Tina Holmes. Dennis Hopper, Ron Howard, David Ives. Michael Patrick King, Terry Kinney, Tony Kushner, Michael Learned, Delroy Lindo, David Lindsay-Abaire. Romulus Linney. George Lucas, Roma Maffia. John Mahoney, Ann Margaret, Michael Massee, Paul McGann, Ellen McLaughlin. Penelope Ann Miller. Alfred Molina. Sarah Jane Morris. Sam Neill, Edward Norton, Carroll O'Connor, Mitch Pileggi, Maryann Plunkett, Adam Rapp, Michael Rooker, Sarah Ruhl, Mark Ruffalo, Kurt Russell, Paul Schrader, Oz Scott, Martin Sheen, Gary Sinise. Steven Spielberg, Frances Sternhagen, French Stewart. James Tupper, Sigourney Weaver. Robin Williams, Scott Wolf, Noah Wylie