about
Aaron
Speiser
Actor, Teacher, Director, Mentor, Coach. Aaron Speiser’s inimitable approach to screen acting has led him to work with some of the most acclaimed actors, directors, and producers in the industry over the past 40 years. His vast experience and depth of knowledge set him apart as one of the few master teachers in the world, specifically targeting acting for the camera.
At his acting studio in Los Angeles, students can expect a hands-on experience through one-on-one coaching and group classes. Here, together with his partner Kay Aston, Aaron shares his unique and practical acting technique, specifically designed for actors looking to learn and improve their screen acting.
The man behind the technique.
Aaron's Work
Coach to Will Smith for the last two decades, Aaron Speiser’s most recent work includes Smith’s Academy Award-winning performance in “KING RICHARD.” Notably, his coaching and expertise also secured Academy Award nominations for Smith’s performance in “THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS” and Virginia Madsens’ performance in “SIDEWAYS.”
His first acting studio nurtured the talent of Jennifer Lopez, where she landed her breakthrough role in “SELENA.” Aaron and Jennifer have continued to collaborate for over 30 years, most recently in Lopez’s roles in “HUSTLERS”, "MARRY ME," "THE MOTHER," and "ATLAS."
His on-set work began while coaching Shawn and Marlon Wayans on THE WAYANS BROS. SHOW, which reached syndication after a successful 5-year run.
Aaron Speiser’s comprehensive and effective technique has been instrumental in helping thousands of actors’ lives and professional development.
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, Virginia Madsen, Gerard Butler, LL Cool J, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mandy Moore, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Brooke Shields, Jeff Foxworthy, Anna Diop, Francia Raisa, Bree Turner, Ashley Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., and many more.
Splitting his time between his acting studio and on-set work, Aaron’s credits in both film and television have led him to work with the likes of:
Antoine Fuqua, Michael Mann, F. Gary Gray, Barry Sonnenfeld, Adam Shankman, Tim & Trevor White, Wayne Wang, and Peter Berg – to name a few.
His expertise in the business of acting and film has also led him to collaborate with renowned directors and producers such as:
After starting his professional career in New York, Aaron Speiser went on to earn an MFA in Acting from Brandeis University in Boston. After graduation, he studied with Uta Hagen, Bill Hickey, and his mentor Kenneth McMillan at HB Studio in New York. Aaron worked as a professional actor and director on numerous stages and TV/Film productions.
As a DGA director, he has directed episodic comedy and his feature film, "TALKING ABOUT SEX," won Best Film Award at the Breckenridge Film Festival.
I, Robot (onset)
Hitch
The Pursuit of Happyness (onset) - Nominated Academy Award, Best Actor
I Am Legend (onset)
Hancock (onset)
Seven Pounds (onset)
Men in Black 3 (onset)
After Earth (onset)
Suicide Squad (onset)
Collateral Beauty (onset)
Bright (onset)
Gemini Man (onset)
Bad Boys for Life (onset)
King Richard (onset) - Won Academy Award, Best Actor
Emancipation (onset)
Aaron's Credits
Will Smith
ACTORS
Virginia Madsen
Sideways - Nominated Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress
Firewall
A Prairie Home Companion
The Astronaut Farmer
The Number 26 (onset)
The Haunting in Connecticut
The Magic of Bell Isle
Joy
Jennifer Lopez
Law Abiding Citizen (onset)
The Ugly Truth
The Bounty Hunter
Machine Gun Preacher (onset)
Chasing Mavericks (onset)
Olympus Has Fallen (onset)
Gods of Egypt
Geostory
Don of Thieves
Hunter Killer (onset)
Gerard Butler
South Central
Hotel Malibu
My Family
Money Train
Jack
Blood & Wine
Selena
Anaconda
U Turn
Out of Sight
The Cell
The Wedding Planner
Angel Eyes
Enough
Monster in Law
El Cantante (onset)
Bordertown
The Back Up Plan (onset)
Parker (onset)
The Boy Next Door (onset)
Lila & Eve (onset)
Shades of Blue
Hustlers (onset)
Marry Me (onset)
Shotgun Wedding
The Mother
Atlas (onset)
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Straight Out of Compton
Anna Diop
Titans
Nanny - Won Sundace Grand Jury Prize
24 Legacy
Chiké Okonkwo
La Brea
Shawn & Marlon Wayans
The Wayans Bros - coached 100 episodes (onset), directed 2 episodes
White Chicks
Shawn Wayans
New Blood (onset)
Jada Pinkett Smith
Hawthorne - 20 episodes
LL Cool J
Halloween H2O (onset)
Deep Blue Sea (onset)
In Too Deep (onset)
Any Given Sunday (onset)
Charlie’s Angels (onset)
Kingdom Come (onset)
Rollerball (onset)
Deliver us from Eve (onset)
S.W.A.T (onset)
Mindhunters (onset)
Edison (onset)
Slow Burn (onset)
House (onset)
Last Holiday (onset)
The Man (onset)
The Deal
NCIS L.A. - 20 episodes
Francia Raisa
How I Met Your Father
Bree Turner
Grimm
Jonah Warton
Lioness
Ana de la Riguera
Goliath
Cowboys & Aliens
Hrithik Roshan
Kites (onset)
Donny Osmond
Daddio (onset)
DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS
F. Gary Gray
Law Abiding Citizen (onset)
The Italian Job (onset)
Straight Outta Compton (onset)
Enemies (onset)
Be Cool (onset)
Michael Mann
Blackhat
Public Enemies
Tim & Trevor White
King Richard (onset)
Jamesy Boy
Joel Silver
The Losers
And too many more...
work with aaron
Book Aaron Speiser as your private acting coach or check out his upcoming classes
Private Coaching
Group Classes
Academy award winning work
Aaron Speiser worked with Will Smith in both pre-production and on set for the entirety of his award winning performance in King Richard.
Aaron has been working with Will for over 20 years— his performance in King Richard earned him an Oscar for Best Actor as well as a SAG Award, Critics Choice Award, and Golden Globe.
