Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

Only $200-$300K? That's a respectable living for anyone. Earnings really depend on how many and what type of shoots they do and what their work ethic is like. It's not like a steady 9-5 salaried job. Many don't even last a fraction of a year. By the way, many actors and actresses on mainstream tv who are not legit stars get paid peanuts. 95% of the members of the Screen Actors Guild don't even gross the $8000 or so annually it takes to qualify for medical benefits.