#john gammon

YOU Effect with John Gammon: Darrin McGrew from the T.V. Series The Middle

Listen to Kelly Lovell’s interview with John Gammon, known for his role as Darrin McGrew on The Middle. In this talk, John discusses what it is like to be searching for work in the industry and what young actors need to do to stay motivated.

A Day in the Life of John Gammon

ABC actor John Gammon took a leap of faith when he stepped out of the world of academia and into the world of theater.

University isn’t usually the route we think of when we think of the path our favourite actors have taken to achieve the success that they have. But by now we should know that the path to success is as diverse as the people who make it there.

This funny guy from The Middle may play a character with more interest in sports than books but in real like John Gammon pursued a B.A. in Spanish and History with a Minor in Latin American Studies. Gammon’s family was a huge motivator in his life in his pursuit for knowledge, and he has no regrets for going.

In fact, it is in University where Gammon realized his love of acting.

In his last year of University, Gammon took a film class that changed his world. There in that class he had a feeling of peace, a feeling of understanding. There in that class is where he knew he was meant to be an actor.

But he also knew it wouldn’t be easy, and he was prepared to have fun trying.

For aspiring actors everywhere, Gammon reminds you that, “you have to enjoy auditioning… enjoy your day job or you will go crazy.” In the world of acting, you may never know when your next job will come up or where it will take you. All you can do is try and try again, and remember that “you are good enough.”

Ignore the rejection, remember that you are good enough, and always have fun trying.