Wentworth Miller

The mail amazes me. I sometimes get these letters that are ten pages, and handwritten, from women pouring their hearts out and, for security reasons, I can only respond with a headshot and 'Dear so and so, be good. WM.' It never feels like enough.

English Actor

Jason Schwartzman

I didn't have an agent, I didn't have a headshot. I didn't even know if anyone would know where to find me. I just went back to highschool and started playing with my band.

American Actor

Rachel Shenton

There are things like the importance of having a showreel, a headshot, a cover note, a tailored CV - these are all really important when you are trying out for roles.

British Actress

Missi Pyle

I feel more comfortable when I'm somebody else, I think. When I'm taking a picture as myself, the whole idea of taking a headshot, to me, feels very false.

American Actress

Nick Kroll

An autograph is actually refreshing because everyone has cameras now and wants a selfie. That's why I carry signed headshots with me, to give out.

Olivia Wilde

Many casting directors won't hire aspiring actors because you might be burning some chick's headshot under the table so she doesn't get the part.

Daniela Ruah

You'd rather have a good headshot that cost you a little more but that's going to last than pay less money for a headshot that's not good enough.

Nicholas Gonzalez

I'm being called in by all the great casting directors. It's no longer based on a headshot. I realize now what they're buying is passion.

Jake Johnson

There were two paths I was on: pre- and post-meeting my wife. I wanted to be an actor, but I didn't have headshots until I met her.

Dakota Fanning

Charlie Sheen gave me a signed headshot. I think it said, 'Keep it real.' But 'real' was spelled 'reel,' like a film reel.

A headshot is often used in a professional setting, like for LinkedIn profiles or resumes.

Professional Context

Headshots are crucial for actors or models; they're the first introduction to casting directors.

Entertainment Industry

In professional headshots, your appearance should match how you look daily.

Consistency

In gaming, a headshot requires skill and is often the most rewarding way to score.

Gaming Precision

In action films, a headshot shows a character's proficiency with weapons.

Action Movies

The term 'headshot' is commonly used by commentators during e-sports tournaments.

E-Sports Commentary

 I'm going to photograph you first and give you some pointers. I've been lucky enough to have positions that allow me some creativity with my own artwork. My own art practice is photographing landscapes and portraits. This is a headshot. You want to zoom all the way in for a headshot usually, just because if I'm this close to you,