International raised actor struggling to fit in London - Advice?
Hey guys would appreciate some advice
So I was born in the UK , lived a bit in Ireland but grew up in the middle east in a typical international school I pretty much stayed there until 20 and then came back to the UK.
Problem is: I have an authentic north american accent due to my globalised upbringing which is hindering me from getting work in europe.
Ethnically: I'm morrocan. I struggle to be put in a box. I can pass for being Latin American, middle Eastern, mixed race, Mediterranean.
What can I do in my situation? I'm not British Black/British Asian / White British. I don't have an authentic English accent. I'm "ambigous" looking.to top it off, I'm stuck with my north american dialect.
All my training was done under an old new yorker who trained under Sandord Meisner and Stella Adler. I never went to drama school to learn acting. I've kind of done it the american way by attending studios/workshops and private coaching.
How do I build a career? Should I try find an agent who can market me to american producers? Is that possible? Are there american producers who look for those with authentic American accents in the UK?
Would appreciate peoples advice. Thanks!
Posted May 28, 2026, 10:54 AM UTC