Anthony Meindl
Anthony Meindl is an American director, screenwriter, actor, book author, comedian, and acting teacher. He is the founder and artistic director of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop, an acting studio established in Los Angeles in 1998 that has since expanded internationally. Meindl has also written several books on acting and creativity, and has directed independent feature films, including Birds of a Feather and Where We Go From Here.
Early life
Meindl was born in La Porte, Indiana. In early adulthood, Meindl lived in New York City, where he pursued theatre work, and later spent time in London before moving to Los Angeles in 1998.Career
Acting coach
In the 1990s, Meindl starred in Hard Hat Harry, a children's show introducing young viewers to vehicles and construction equipment. In 1998, he appeared in an episode of Will & Grace, "The Truth About Will & Dogs". In 2005, he appeared in the mystery comedy Death of a Saleswoman.Meindl founded and directs Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop in 1998, which operates locations in North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The workshop emphasizes emotional authenticity and character development.
He is also the host of the In The Moment podcast, which discusses acting and art, and features interviews with casting directors, actors, and industry professionals.
Director and producer
His first feature screenplay, The Wonder Girls, won the grand prize for a feature screenplay in the Slamdance Film Festival in 2007. Meindl was nominated for Best Director at the LA Weekly Theater Awards for two consecutive years, for Best Comedy and Best Drama.Meindl's first directed feature film was Birds of a Feather. The film received Best Director awards at the 2012 Downtown LA Film Festival, and the 2013 Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City. It also won the Spirit of the Festival Award at the 2012 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.
In 2019, Meindl directed the short film Is This You, Too?, written by and starring Barbara Howlin.