Welcome! 

 

SD Acting Studio was founded by Sean Dillingham.  Located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sean is a working actor having accumulated over 200+ commercials, 95+ films and 30+ tv series.

 

In addition to being a WORKING ACTOR, I work professionally in film, network and cable television, as well as theatre. As an Instructor, I’ve successfully coached actors into all levels and aspects of film (Features, Short, Student), Commercials, UGC, Stage, Voice and more.  I'm also an award winning Actor, Instructor and Producer.  Want more proof?  Check out my IMDB or Rotten Tomatoes.

I've acted alongside Kevin Costner, Tony Danza, Jane Seymour, Patrick Duffy, Roger Bart, Don Ameche, Stacey Keache, John O’Hurley, Andre Braugher, Andy Samberg, Milo Ventimiglia, Bob Odenkirk, BJ Novak, Ashton Kutcher, Sam Elliot, Mickey Rourke, Will Forte, Laurence Fishburne, Kristen Wiig, Alec Baldwin and more.

I've trained with several of the top Improv Troupes in the country including The Second City, The Groundlings, I.O. West and Upright Citizens Brigade. 

 

I have, and continue to study with the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Stella Adler Theatre.

 

I've had the honor of working with notables Francis Ford Coppola, JJ Abrams, BJ Novak, Taylor Sheridan, Jordan Peele and the Coen brothers.

 

I'm also the author of "The Book on Acting".  A book of sound advice based on 30+ years as a working actor.

Classes are conducted in person at:

SD Acting Studio

4425 N Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale, Az 85251