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What American Academy of Dramatic Arts grads actually do

Based on 374 notable American Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni with Wikipedia pages. Data: Wikidata (CC0).

actor
282
film actor
250
television actor
240
stage actor
168
screenwriter
63
film director
62
voice actor
51
film producer
46
writer
32
singer
29
model
20
television director
17

Notable American Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni

Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway
film actor · singer
Thelma Ritter
Thelma Ritter
character actor · television actor
Joseph Schildkraut
Joseph Schildkraut
film actor · television actor
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
actor · writer
Susan Haskell
Susan Haskell
film actor · actor
William Fichtner
William Fichtner
film actor · actor
Katherine Moennig
Katherine Moennig
television actor · stage actor
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain
actor · film producer

Salary outlook for top American Academy of Dramatic Arts career paths

National median annual wage (BLS Occupational Employment Statistics).

film director
10th–90th percentile: $42,040$174,540
$82,510
median / yr
writer
10th–90th percentile: $40,900$148,240
$73,690
median / yr

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About American Academy of Dramatic Arts

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) is a private drama school with one location in New York City; it formerly had another location in Los Angeles. The academy offers an associate degree in occupational studies and teaches drama and related arts in the areas of theater, film, and television. Students also have the opportunity to audition for the third-year theater company, which showcases upcoming talent to the school and community. Students can usually transfer completed credits to another college or university to finish a bachelor's degree if they choose.

Source: Wikipedia · Licensed under CC-BY-SA 4.0.

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