Arthur Mendoza

Arthur Mendoza
Born
Loma Linda, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of California, Riverside (BA)
University of California, San Diego (MFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, acting instructor
Years active1987–2012

Arthur Mendoza is an American acting coach. He has taught in Los Angeles for 10 years and has worked with such talents as Khandi Alexander, Sasha Barrese, and John Jopson. He has performed in film and Our House and the film Deep Cover.[1]

Education

Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Riverside, and an MFA from University of California, San Diego. He studied with Stella Adler for 10 years before becoming the founding principal instructor at her studio in Hollywood.[2]

Career

Mendoza is the founder, artistic director and principal acting instructor at the Actors Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, California.[3] He has directed productions at the Actors Circle Theatre, including The Glass Menagerie.[4]

Mendoza coaches at the Santa Monica Playhouse, continuing his and Stella Adler's legacy of the Stanislavsky Method, finding an indirect pathway to emotional expression via physical action.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Deep Cover Gallegos
1996 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace Technician

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Our House — Episode: "The Children's Crusade"
1987 Who's the Boss? Lee Episode: "Two on a Billboard"
1987 Falcon Crest — Episode: "New Faces"
1987 Jake and the Fatman Mr. Mendoza Episode: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
1988 The Bronx Zoo Paramedic #1 Episode: "Career Day"
1988 Out of Time Vendor Television film
1997 Soldier of Fortune, Inc. Passport Man Episode: "For Love or Money"

References

  1. ^ Willis, John (2000-02-01). Screen World 1993: Comprehensive Pictorial and Statistical Record of the 1992 Movie Season. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1-55783-175-0.
  2. ^ Green, Matt. Celebrity Biographies - The Amazing Life of Benicio Del Toro - Famous Stars. Matt Green.
  3. ^ "Arthur Mendoza's Actor Circle Theatre | Best Acting School in Los Angeles". www.actorcircletheatre.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  4. ^ "Arthur Mendoza". Screenwriting from Iowa. Retrieved 2022-04-26.