TV, FILM_FUTURE BRIGHT] c redii its = soln li ine J SCOTT ANDERSEN is not your average 20 year old. By ANGELE JACOBSON Contributing Writer This young aspiring actor already has five professional acting credits under his belt, which is unusual for a newcomer to the film and television business. In the summer of 1982, Andersen flew to Los Angeles for a screen test, with high hopes of getting a big part in the Walt Disney movie Natty Gann. But an- ticipation and excitement kept Andersen from sleeping, leaving him burned out before his audi- tion. He did, however, manage to ’ land a smaller part of five speaking lines inthe movie. _ - Heavily disappointed over not getting the part he had hoped for, he says he learned a lot about behavior. With little understanding of work ethics and professional at- titude, he openly admits he was ‘too cocky.’”’ In the end, his five-line part was cut from the movie. PRINCIPAL ROLES From there, Andersen went to Studio 58 at Vancouver Communi- ty College’s Langara Campus to take an_ eight-month’ theatre course, ~ He then went on to get two more principal parts in Cannell Produc- B [FRI)[SAT| YS 3.00 ALL DAY 7 | SUN] MON) an PLUS!) WHOOPI GOLDBERG ; W GRAZIL ut 2:30 & 7:15 ORANGE at 4:50 & 9:35 FREQUENT VIOLENCE EAFRIDAY & SATURDAY 4 MIDNIGHT ADMISSION $5.50 ALL AGES ADMITTED tions Airwolf 1 and Jump Street Chapel. It was Cannell casting director Lindsay Walker who call- ed Andersen in for the auditions; at the same time, she recommend- ed Andersen get an agent. Thanks to Andersen’s natural talent and Vancouver agent Carol Jackson, the North Shore actor landed a lead role in a CBC episode of Lies from Lotus Land. Then came the ultimate high for Andersen. He landed a role in the movie Stakeout, starring Emilio Estevez and Richard Dreyfuss. Andersen, who felt good about the 10 lines he did with Dreyfuss, says he did not feel intimidated by the superstar. After the shooting was completed, Andersen said to Dreyfuss: ‘‘I’ll never forget this.’’ Dreyfuss shook his hand and said, ‘‘You’re good.” NATURAL HIGH Andersen says this made his year, and he has not yet come down from the natural high that moment gave him. He also went on to say that working on Stakeout was the best experience he has had with film so far. Before Stakeout comes to the screen this summer, theatre lovers can see Andersen in the Arts Club’s Angry Housewives, sched- uled to go on until the end of May with the possibility of being held over. Andersen is taking classes at Peter Breck’s Actors Institute, which he feels is the school best for him, and he is working on self- discipline, which he admits to be his biggest shortcoming. “It's easy to say, but a hard thing to arrive at,’’ says Andersen. The local actor describes himself as being in the middle of a storm, something he feels is a learning process. ‘*When you get a part, the sun shines. The only way you can develop is to struggle and hurt. The hardest thing to do is to let go. Acting is letting go.”’ As well as acting, Andersen sings and plays guitar in a band called Kitchen Party. He says the group plays original music, but the style has not yet been established. The band had been practising five times a week, until Andersen started acting in the play. He then decided it was best to put music on the back burner and concentrate on acting. This is only the begianing for Scott Andersen; the best is yet to come for this actor who is well on his way to turning his dreams into reality. .* Terrific Live. Band and enjoy. our. :- . Sumptuous’ Buffet: or: complete n menu, . - Capilano: Roac yA aricouver recently. 13 - Friday, May 22, 1987 = North Shore News ™ photo submitted NORTH Shore actor Scott Andersen takes a breather at the Lonsdale Quay. Andersen’s television and film career has begun to take flight Two long time favorites bring you two new ways to dine. Join us at the Harbour House Revolving Restaurant and Ports of View Restaurant in welcoming Executive Chef James Kennedy, formerly of Christopher's and Lonsdale Quay's Loops. James presents a new menu to Harbour House Revolving Restaurant. It offers West Coast continental cuisine within ar-atmosphere of old world charm and a panoramic view of the city. The Ports of View on the observation deck lets you set your own pace on a busy day. At Vancouver's only Deli-in-the-Sky, savor light lunches and a fabulous Sunday brunch. While you're there, take in our free multi media presentation “Children of the Rainbow". Whichever you choose, you're sure to please your palate. For mere information and reservations call 669-2220. Harbour House REVOLVING RESTAURANT Ports of View ON THE OBSERVATION DECK WEST HASTINGS AT SEYMOUR