Private Coaching is available

Ken Lerner, a highly regarded Hollywood actor offers personalized acting coaching via Facetime or Zoom.

Ken Lerner is a prolific American character actor with a career spanning over four decades, recognized for his roles as Principal Flutie on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), recurring roles on Happy Days (1975–76), and appearances in over 80 television shows and 40 films. Known for playing anxious or unlucky characters, he is also a respected acting coach based in Los Angeles.

Key Career Highlights

  • Television: Beyond Happy Days and Buffy, Lerner has appeared in Friends, NCIS, The Big Bang Theory, Silicon Valley, The Goldbergs, and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

  • Film: Notable roles include The Running Man (1987), RoboCop 2 (1990), Unlawful Entry (1992), and The Exorcist III (1990).

  • Characters: He is recognized for roles such as the agent killed with a pen in The Running Man and the lawyer in Unlawful Entry.

  • Teaching: Lerner established the Ken Lerner Studio in 1995, offering acting workshops and coaching for professionals.

  • Background: Born in Brooklyn and brother to actor Michael Lerner, he is a graduate of Brooklyn College and trained under Stella Adler

Coaching Details

  • Hourly Rate: \(\$150\) per hour for coaching.

  • Half-Hour Rate: \(\$75\) for a half-hour session.

  • Focus: Ken focuses on audition technique, cold reading, and scene study, helping actors prepare for major roles in film and television.

  • Experience: He is a former student of renowned teacher Roy London and has coached numerous actors, such as Gio Mazza on General Hospital and many others featured on networks like Disney, ABC, NBC, and CBS.

  • Availability: In-person coaching is available and he also provides coaching via Facetime or Zoom.

Philosophy

Ken Lerner focuses on script interpretation, character development, and practical on-set skills.

  • Method: He emphasizes working in the industry, often using material from current TV and film, and helps actors bring their unique personality to their work.

Contact Information: