actorspublic

Actorspublic is a collaborative online platform and public database designed to catalog professional actors and performers. It provides a centralized resource for casting professionals, researchers, and educators, compiling publicly available information about actors’ credits, training, and affiliations. The project emphasizes transparency, consent, and user control, enabling performers to curate their profiles and choose what data to disclose.

Profiles are created by actors themselves or by organizers with the actor’s consent, and data is drawn from public sources such as film and stage credits, theatre programs, school rosters, and professional listings. Users can update their information, add recent credits, and link to official websites or agents. The platform also supports optional self-submitted bios, languages, and skills.

Actorspublic operates as a nonprofit initiative governed by a community board and guided by privacy and anti-discrimination policies. Data use is subject to terms and a responsible-use framework; data subjects can request corrections, opt out of certain data fields, or request deletion in accordance with applicable laws. The project maintains safeguards to prevent misrepresentation and to verify major credits when possible.

Key features include a searchable directory, genre and location filters, credits chronology, and an API for industry partners. Content is released under open licenses to encourage reuse by casting directors, researchers, and educators while requiring attribution to contributors and respect for privacy preferences.

Reception and impact have been mixed. Supporters cite improved visibility for performers and more efficient casting; critics point to privacy risks and the need for ongoing data verification and robust moderation to curb misinformation.