Howard Fine
Acting Coach
In 2006, Backstage named him “Best Acting Teacher in Los Angeles”, a reputation that has preceded him since. That is to say, his reputation encompasses his remarkable expertise uniquely coupled with an extraordinary gift to push and inspire. As such, Fine all but explodes the stereotype of the screaming, bitter acting teacher that potential students fear. Instead, Howard’s philosophy reflects that of his mentor and close colleague Uta Hagen.
In 2006, Backstage named him “Best Acting Teacher in Los Angeles”, a reputation that has preceded him since. That is to say, his reputation encompasses his remarkable expertise uniquely coupled with an extraordinary gift to push and inspire. As such, Fine all but explodes the stereotype of the screaming, bitter acting teacher that potential students fear. Instead, Howard’s philosophy reflects that of his mentor and close colleague Uta Hagen.
Howard is an active board member of the Synagogue for Performing Arts. He is also the proud and loving father of his Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Ernie. To learn more about Howard and his teaching, we recommend reading his book Fine On Acting: A Vision of the Craft.
Celebrity Acting Coach in los angeles
During his 30-year teaching career, Howard has been a celebrity acting coach for Hollywood stars including Oscar winners Jennifer Connelly and Jared Leto; Oscar nominees Brad Pitt, Michelle Williams, Salma Hayek, Bradley Cooper, and Will Smith; Golden Globe nominees Brooke Shields and Mark Harmon; and Emmy winners Kim Delaney, Sela Ward, and Michael Chiklis.
Additionally, Howard has worked with hundreds of actors including these many recognizable names:
During his 30-year teaching career, Howard has been a celebrity acting coach for Hollywood stars including Oscar winners Jennifer Connelly and Jared Leto; Oscar nominees Brad Pitt, Michelle Williams, Salma Hayek, Bradley Cooper, and Will Smith; Golden Globe nominees Brooke Shields and Mark Harmon; and Emmy winners Kim Delaney, Sela Ward, and Michael Chiklis.
Additionally, Howard has worked with hundreds of actors.
- WILL SMITH
- CHRIS PINE
- MICHELLE WILLIAMS
- GAL GADOT
- BRAD PITT
- BRADLEY COOPER
- AUSTIN BUTLER
- JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
- KERRY WASHINGTON
- VANESSA HUDGENS
- JARED LETO
- DWAYNE JOHNSON
- CONNIE BRITTON
- SOPHIA BUSH
- JENA DEWAN
- SALMA HAYEK
- CHRISTOPHER MELONI
- JON BON JOVI
- ELIZABETH BERKLEY LAUREN
- LINDSAY LOHAN
- BROOKE SHIELDS
- NNAMDI ASOMUGHA
- JIM BELUSHI
- VAL KILMER
- JENNIFER CONNOLLY
- CARLA GUGINO
- DAVEED DIGGS
- GERARD BUTLER
- TORI SPELLING
- KIRK CAMERON
- MICHAEL CHIKLIS
- HAYDEN PANETIERRE
- SARA GILBERT
- GARRY SHANDLING
- CHLOE BENNET
- MARK HARMON
- AMY SMART
- EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI
- SIMON BAKER
- DIANA ROSS
Chris Pine
Star Trek, Wonder Woman, Jack Ryan
“When I first met Howard he told me his job was to make the actor a self-sufficient artist. His great skill is the joy he takes in watching you discover, with the tools he provides, the essence of a character. He loves actors, he loves the process, and he is all about the work.”
Carla Gugino
Entourage, Sucker Punch, Watchmen
“I have worked with Howard for many years and since the first time, I have found his insights to be spot on, not exclusively on acting, but on something much more important to an actor, the inner workings of human beings. Often teachers want to own an actor’s process. Howard shines a light on yours so that you can fly freely on your own.”
Austin Butler
Elvis, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
(On The most meaningful moment to help him grow his career) “The day I met Howard Fine… it’s completely true, because I didn’t have a grasp of craft before we met and so I was shooting in the dark and it was inconsistent. That was enormously meaningful. I am so grateful for Howard”
Michael Chiklis
Golden Globe & Emmy award-winning
“Howard is not a guru. He does not work from a place of selfish aggrandizement. He is generous and encouraging, not dictatorial and ego-maniacal. He loves actors and their process. He is loving and nurturing while still demanding that his actors continue to strive for their personal best… I have not worked on a single role – whether it was for the stage, film or television – without going to Howard.”