Silke' Renate Lienhardt: Actor, comedian and director in Saint Louis, Missouri.

My Top 5 would be: 1. HELP! (1965) The Beatles with George Martin & Ken Thorne 2. RUMBLEFISH (1983) with its brilliant score by Stewart Copeland 3. ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968) by Ennio Morricone 4. THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) by John Williams 5. THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999) by AIR

Passion of the Christ, John Debney.

PASSION OF CHRIST

I think in Hollywood you should, but as a person I think you should not. However, with an accent you do get type cast. I know with Dutch (I am one) you will get German roles. Only when you are really good in hiding your accent (Ruther Hauer, Carice van Houten and Famke Jansen) you get the bigger parts. It really depends on what your wishes are, I think.

Aren't you working in France?

Hi Jac,

When it comes to casting in North America there is a growing need for diverse performers with different backgrounds. Definitely don't lose what makes you unique. It's not as though you have to lie about who you are or head into a Zoom meeting with a Casting Director or Director putting on an accent that isn't natural to you. And if you see a breakdown looking for actors who can speak French, or speak with a convincing French accent then obviously that role was made for you.

I took a class with a reputable Casting Director about and a half year ago and she noticed that a number of her students were Latinx. She recommended that although their language and accent can be a HUGE plus when it comes to casting certain roles, they should work on learning how to speak with a convincing transatlantic accent as well. This would open up more casting opportunities for them.

When you're interacting with fellow professionals and slating before your audition, always be you and be natural. Once you're auditioning/performing you may take on the dialect that is natural to the character (which may be a straightforward transatlantic accent, may be US Georgian accent, may be a thick Boston accent).

Have fun with it! There are a number of great accent tutorials on YouTube that can be very helpful. Bien amicalement à vous!

I am on the road a lot these days.

Well, if you ever find yourself in Chicago, let me know.

How are you doing, Amy? I am still keeping busy acting. I just played a woman who gets killed on a commercial airliner. I got to die in a really, really great mink coat. If I had to go, at least I went in style. :)

Not a bad way to die indeed. I always wanted to do one of those over the top, goes on for too long, dramatic as hell death scenes. I smiled when I saw your message. *If you have a moment ( or 7 minutes to be exact) take a look at my finished short film. "Which is Witch." http://vimeo.com139081121 I'd love to hear your feedback. Please keep in touch Silke' and keep me posted on your life and acting work. Support is always so nice to have. Best to you, Amy amylloydonline.com

I could not get that link to work. I have been quite busy lately, this is my first month out of performance or rehearsal since February.

I plan on being in Chicago in January -- weather permitting, of course. I cannot find your phone number. My phone was having a problem: I was getting other people's calls and they were sometimes getting mine. I had to spend a lot of time getting THAT fixed.

Very nice video, Silke!!! U're a very good actress. Gonna follow U far away...

Nice to meet you Michelle.