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Also asked, what does an actor agent do?

A talent agent is someone who represents professional actors, writers, performers, musicians, artists and athletes. Talent agents work on behalf of their clients to promote and represent their interests, and will typically handle the majority of all interactions between their client and the employer.

One may also ask, what is the difference between a manager and an agent? Obviously the main difference as stressed above is that managers offer career guidance and help you find an agent (and some do get you auditions) whereas agents do the actual contracts and negotiations on your behalf. But these are things that most managers do handle.

Also, how much do agents make?

Generally speaking, though, starting agents can expect to earn $50,000 to $65,000; more senior agents make around $200,000; partners make $400,000 to $700,000; and board members — like CAA's Bryan Lourd and WME's Patrick Whitesell and Ari Emanuel — can earn as much as $10 million.

What is a legit agent?

Some agents only deal with commercials, and some deal with TV, film, and theater (legit), as well as commercials and voiceovers. The right agent or manager is the one that wants you, that needs your type, your talent, and feels that you are ready to compete in front of major casting directors.