Acting career
How did your acting career start?
-When I graduated college I decided I wanted to act so I threw everything I owned into a U-haul and came out to L.A.
What are the best parts/worst parts of acting?
-The best part is when I’m actually working because it feels like I’m getting paid to play. The worst part is the downtime when I’m not actually working. You have to find things to keep you busy. Recently I’ve been playing a lot of guitar.
What future projects can we expect you in?
-I’m shooting a film now where I’m pro skater who breaks his neck during a skate contest and is paralyzed, but then begins to realize he has developed spiritual powers to heal. I grew up skateboarding and I get to do a lot of skating in the movie so I’m very excited.
Coolest celeb you’ve met
-Muhammad Ali
Who do you most want to work with?
-Anyone who is more talented than me so I can learn and get better from them.
Who are your role models and why?
-I look up to Will Smith because he is able to balance a huge career and a prosperous family life. He always tries to be a good person and I admire that.
What message to you want to pass to people through acting?
I want to be in movies that have important, positive or inspiring messages.
Nicest thing a fan has said.
-I’m your number one fan. My mom says that. She is my number one fan.
Most embarrassing moment with a fan.
-I was working a part time job and someone recognized me from a Nickelodeon show I was on. Then she called over her brother and started laughing
How do you balance your acting career and your regular life?
-They are on in the same. I work hard at doing well in both.
Have you ever had weird reactions from people about who you are?
-No. Not yet anyway.
Have money and success changed you at all?
-When money and success actually come, I will be able to answer this question...lol.
Ever wish you could disappear for a while?
-I like life too much to just disappear.
Do you get bothered if you read bad stuff about you in the media?
-That hasn’t happened to me yet.
Do you miss your family a lot when you’re away filming?
-not really
What’s your trailer like?
-Like everyone else’s. I don’t get a special one yet.
What advice would you give upcoming actors?
-Make sure you don’t let up and get lazy even for a second.
What’s the key thing to success (in your opinion)?
-Hard work and determination
Favourites
Car
Audi S4
Colour
Blue
Food
French Fries
Soda
I don’t usually drink soda, but if red bull counts that is it.
Candy
Junior Mints
Chocolate
Peanut M&M’s
Ice cream
Vanilla
TV show
I hate to admit this...American Idol
TV channel
Whatever American Idol is on.
Website
IMDb
Book
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Movie
Casino
Male actor
Marlon Brando
Female actress
Angelina Jolie
Band
I like too many to name one. I’m really into Brazilian Jazz right now.
Restaurant
Cafe Angelino
Karaoke Song
Baby got back (Sir Mix-a-lot) always good for a laugh.
Joke
It’s too dirty
Cereal
Life
Jam flavour
Grape
Vacation spot:
San Diego (My home town) it’s close and my parents live there so it’s free ?
Cologne:
Chrome
Summer activities:
Surfing
Winter activities:
Snowboarding in Mammoth
Season:
I love all of them. Just when I’m getting bored with one, a new one comes.
Sport to play:
Skateboarding
City:
Sydney
Radio station:
The indie station. I love Jonsie’s Jukebox
Shampoo:
Organic from trader Joe’s. For a clean, natural scent.
Subject:
Sociology
This or That
McDonalds or Burger King
McD’s
Blue or Green
Yellow
Computer or TV
Computer
TV or books
Books
PC’s or Macs
I like both
Burgers or Fries
Fries
Coke or Pepsi
Coke
Beach or mountain
Beach
Forest or field
Forest
Dogs or cats
I have both.
Surfing or water skiing?
Surfing
Vintage camera or digital camera
Digital
Sky diving or bungee jumping
Bungee Jumping
Sky diving or cliff diving
Sky Diving
Internet Explorer or FireFox?
Internet Explorer
Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro?
Photoshop
Frontpage or Dreamweaver?
Dream Weaver
Solitaire or Backgammon?
Solitaire
AIM or Msn?
AIM
Burgers/Hotdogs –
Hot Dogs
Mexican/Italian food-
Mexican
Comedies/Mysteries-
Comedies
Gold/Silver jewelry-
Silver
Vanilla/Chocolate-
Vanilla
Ice-skating/ Rollerblading-
Ice skating
Movie at home/In theater-
Definitely theater
Morning person/ Night owl-
Morning
Jerad Anderson
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Last…
Dream you had-
I was outside walking an oompa-loompa on a leash. I told him to sit and he did.
Movie you saw-
I just re-watched Full Metal Jacket for the millionth time
CD you played-
Jack Johnson
Book you read-
The Great Gatsby
Person you talked to-
Kristina Lauren
Person you kissed-
Kristina Lauren
Thing you wrote-
This
Dating
What do you look for in a guy/girl?
I want someone who can kick the crap out of me. Not physically, mentally.
Are you single?
No. I’m actually engaged. I’ve been with the same woman (Kristina Lauren) for 3 years and it is time to tie the knot.
Best date
A sit down dinner at my favourite quaint restaurant Cafe Angelino.
Ideal date
One where I laugh a lot.
Worst date
I don’t think I’ve actually ever been on a real date.
Who would be your perfect date [celeb crush]?
Meryl Streep.
Style
Describe your style
-I am the all American token white boy.
Favourite outfit
-white t-shirt, jeans, and cool comfy shoes. This is my uniform.
Fashion disaster
-anything where love handles are visible.
Beauty tips
-if you are a dude, don’t wax your eyebrows.
Random/Personal
Describe yourself in 3 words.
-Goofy, loving, laid-back
If you were a super hero, who would you be?
-Superman. Because I would be a super....man....?
Best present you’ve ever received
The original Nintendo.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
I want to go back to Africa. I went on a safari there once. It was incredible.
If you could do anything, what would you do?
Travel to another planet.
If you were president for one day, what would you do?
-Find out what’s in Area 51
What are your hobbies?
Playing music, skateboarding, and watching movies.
Are you home schooled?
No.
Describe your Daily routine
Wake up. Read the newspaper, go to work if I’m working, go to an audition, play guitar
What has been the Hardest thing to do in your life.
Balance a relationship while being an actor.
If you were stuck on a desert island with only three things, what would they be and why?
A lifetime supply of lighters – because I don’t know how to make fire, a guitar – to keep me entertained, and a notebook – to document my life or draw in.
What are your concerns for the world?
That we while eventually self destruct.
Tell me a secret!
I’m a closet computer nerd.
What’s your Favourite quote
Success=opportunity + preparation. More of an equation than a quote.
Best piece of advice
Do your best to be a good person.
Do you have a myspace? If yes, what is it?
I don’t have a myspace yet, I am planning on setting it up very soon.
How can fans contact you?
At my e-mail mrjerad@aol.com
