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THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019
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Actor Michael O’Neill and Wife, Mary, Share Their Experience in ‘The Industry’ By Emily Williams
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eflecting on her success in the film industry, Judy Garland once said she was “born at the age of twelve on an MGM lot.” Today, show business isn’t so tied to location. Technological advancements have made it easier than ever to make a name for yourself and build a career from the comfort of your own phone. Alabama native and career actor Michael
Hollywood Couple At the June 4 Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the O’Neills will discuss what it means to be a career actor rather than a star.
O’Neil has appeared in more than 100 roles. Among his most notable film projects are “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Transformers” and “Seabiscuit.” He is also well-known among “Grey’s Anatomy” fans for portraying Gary Clark, a grieving widower-turned-gunman who committed mass murder. O’Neill has seen it from both sides. A Mountain Brook resident, Michael, along with his wife, Mary, will share their experiences in the industry at the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon June 4 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. “The business that we will be discussing includes how does an actor get a job and how that has changed since Michael began his career,” Mary said. “The structure of his business. He formed a corporation that is the entity that contracts with production companies for his talent … generally, his experience over 30 years in the business.” At the June Mountain Brook Chamber luncheon, the O’Neills also will discuss what it
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