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How to Write Acting Credits on Your Résumé

The correct format for listing film, TV, theatre, and commercial acting credits that casting directors and agents expect to see.

By Greg James Blount, founder of Green Room Acting Studio · Published 2026-02-01 · Updated 2026-08-25

Acting credit format examples showing aligned production, role, and company columns for film, television, theatre, and commercial work
Keep each credit row consistent: production first, accurate role label second, and the relevant company, network, theatre, or director third.

Your acting credits are the backbone of your actor résumé. Format them correctly and casting directors can assess your experience in seconds.

Film Credit Format

Production Title | Role | Director or Production Company

Use standard role types: Lead, Supporting, Co-Star, Featured, Principal. For indie films, include the director's name — it adds context.

Television Credit Format

Series Title | Role | Network

Role types for TV: Series Regular, Recurring, Guest Star, Co-Star, Under-5. Always include the network (HBO, Netflix, NBC, etc.).

Theatre Credit Format

Play Title | Role | Theatre Company | Director

List the theatre company and city for regional productions. Broadway and Off-Broadway credits go in the same section.

Commercial Credits

Brand Name | Role (Principal, Featured, Voiceover) | Market (National, Regional, Local)

You typically don't need to list every commercial — focus on principal and national spots.

Credit Order

Within each section, lead with the credits most relevant to the role and medium. Clear ordering helps reviewers understand your experience quickly.

The Actor's Résumé Builder uses structured fields for every credit type, ensuring your acting credits are formatted consistently every time.