Most people in the entertainment industry dream of having the talent to make it as an actor, writer, or producer. While most never achieve success in any of these roles, a select few have the diverse skillset needed to thrive in all of them. Such is the case with the highly talented and driven Brian Sacca.
Although he has spent years in the entertainment industry, Sacca has only recently begun to achieve widespread recognition through his acting in productions like The Wolf of Wall Street and Wrecked. While his acting is deserving of much attention, so are his gifts in writing and producing content. For those who want to know more about this versatile entertainer, here are five interesting facts about Brian Sacca.
5. He started out in a comedy duo
Sacca did not always work on blockbuster films like The Wolf of Wall Street. Instead, he began his career as half of an acting duo called Pete and Brian. He and his partner, Peter Karinen, produced hilarious content together. Most notably, they created and starred in a short film called FCU: Fact Checkers Unit. Although this is not Sacca’s most notable work, it did attract some attention from established actors. The iconic Bill Murray actually acted in the film.
4. His short film became a web series
The success of FCU: Fact Checkers Unit inspired Sacca and Karinen to pursue the project further. They turned the film into a web series which ran for two seasons. Much like the initial project, the talent of the comedy duo attracted the attention of Hollywood elite. Some of the most notable actors who appeared in the series are James Francy, Jon Heder, and Kristen Schaal.
3. He has written for prominent shows
Although fans are getting to know Sacca through his acting work on Wrecked, his writing career is arguably just as impressive. He has written jokes for some major productions. These include the 2009 MTV Movie Awards and the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Sacca is clearly just as much of an asset behind the camera as he is performing in front of it.
2. He nearly gave up acting
It may be shocking for fans of Wrecked, but there was a time when Sacca was considering giving up on his acting career. With such a diverse skillset, he felt that acting was taking away from other pursuits. He found that taking the time to audition was a detriment to his ability to produce content.
Luckily, landing the part in The Wolf of Wall Street ignited his passion for acting again. Even today, his focus is still on producing content. However, he has learned to make more time for his acting work, an effort greatly appreciated by his fans.
1. His older brother is a celebrated investor
Sacca had a major advantage when preparing for his role in The Wolf of Wall Street: his brother is an expert investor. Chris Sacca, Brian’s brother, is famous for investing early in Twitter. He also has a successful firm called LOWERCASE capital. Brian has stated that he has learned a great deal from his older brother. He has learned how to balance work and personal life, a feat which can be difficult to accomplish for those seeking success in a competitive industry like acting.
Final Thoughts
Brian Sacca has one of the most versatile skillsets in all of Hollywood. In addition to being a charismatic and hilarious actor, he is a writer who has worked on small web series and massive awards shows alike. With a small but impressive filmography, Sacca is beginning to earn the fame and fortune that an individual with his talent deserves.
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