Anthony L. Gilardi

Anthony L. Gilardi was born and raised in Boston's notorious North End. It was in Los Angeles 1999, that Gilardi began studying acting. Through his study, his talents branched out to encompass television, film, theater, as well as writing, directing, producing and all forms of theatrical set and light design. His thorough understanding of his craft eventually led Gilardi to teaching. He began his career as an acting coach in 2005 at the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company in Hollywood, where he remains an honorary member. From there, he taught his craft to students in various acting studios, allowing his art form to evolve and others to gain from the knowledge he was forever developing. With growing popularity for this teaching style, Gilardi's skills were taking on a life of their own. It was on February 5th, 2011 that Gilardi developed the Hippo Life movement. Originally designed as a way to motivate his students, little did he know that it would become the inspirational ideal held in the hearts by so many members of the entertainment industry today. "Like a hippo, set a goal. See your goal. Do not move backwards. Do not look side to side. Do not let anything get in your way and most importantly, keep moving forward until you reach your goal." Hippo Life was officially trademarked in late 2012. In January of 2013, he opened the Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio. Website: anthonygilardiactingstudio.com His classes range from Actors' Foundation, Improv, Pre-production Process and Script Breakdown, to Advanced and Master Scene Study. Anthony has personally trained some of Hollywood's best up and coming talent: In 2015, Hippo Life became a non-profit organization. Aimed at various communities as a means of art therapy. Website: hippolife.org Today, Anthony continues to teach in his studio, write and produce films and has built a very impressive resume as one of Hollywood's top on set acting coaches. Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio is located on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood where he trains The Future of Hollywood!