Jonté LeGras

I'm a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and acting coach, and I've been doing this work professionally for more than 20 years across television, film, and theatre. My credits include Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, A Million Little Things, Super Pumped and Miss Virginia. But honestly, some of the work I'm proudest of has happened behind the camera -- helping other actors settle in, trust themselves and find what makes a scene feel true. I was selected by director Ava DuVernay to serve as the on-set acting coach and mentor to the youngest lead actor throughout the five-month production of Disney's A Wrinkle in Time. That experience helped me recognize how much I love supporting another actor's process -- not by handing them a performance, but by helping them trust themselves and find what makes the work feel true. My coaching style is warm, direct and specific to the person in front of me. I'm not interested in forcing you into one "right" way of doing a scene or giving you a line reading. I want to help you understand what's happening in the story, connect to it in a real way and make choices that feel grounded, personal and alive. Whether we're working on an audition, a self-tape, scene preparation or simply getting you more comfortable on camera, my goal is for you to leave the session feeling clearer, more confident and more connected to your own instincts. I especially love working with young performers and developing actors, but I welcome anyone looking for a supportive, honest space to grow and do their best work.