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This is a Business
When guided carefully, a young performer’s acting career can give them a head start on their adult lives, help develop leadership, teamwork skills, self-confidence and earn an income.
We call this industry “show–business” for good reason—it is a business. You should treat it as such. That being said, it should also be fun. If for any reason, it is not fun and educational for you, don't do it. If your goal is to make a lot of money and get really famous, your hopes will probably never be recognized. You should be in this business if you are dedicated, have lots of stamina, and passion for acting.
A good education is an actor’s most important resource. All of the tools upon which an actor draws for a successful career are firmly rooted in a well-rounded background in many areas of study. Excellent skills as a reader and writer are invaluable. Education requirements vary from state-to-state. For example in California, school absences for work in showbusiness are only excused for a limited time and independent home schooling is not legal. Each school must work under jurisdiction of local school districts in which minors reside; out-of-state home school arrangements are not automatically recognized. Parents should establish a working relationship with minor’s school.
History of the Coogan Law
Presently, Coogan Accounts aka Blocked Trust Accounts and Trust Accounts) are required by the State of California, New York, Louisiana and New Mexico. In most instances, you will have to supply proof of a trust account prior to receiving a work permit. 15% of the minor’s wages are required be withheld by the employer and deposited into the Coogan account within 15 days of employment. The parent must supply a Coogan account number to employer.
Coogan Law named for famous child actor Jackie Coogan. Coogan was discovered in 1919 by Charlie Chaplin and after cast in the comedian’s famous film, The Kid. Jackie-mania was in full force during the 1920s, spawning a wave of merchandise dedicated to his image. It wasn’t until his 21st birthday after the death of his father and the dwindling of his film career that Jackie realized he was left none of the earnings he had work so hard for as a child. Under CA law at the time, earnings of a minor belonged to the parent.
Jackie Coogan eventually sued his mom and former manager for his earnings. As a result, in 1939, the Coogan Law was put into effect, presumably to protect future young actors from finding themselves in the same terrible situation that Coogan was left. Sadly, the 1939 incarnation of the Coogan Law had problems, leaving open loopholes necessitating court sanctioned agreements.
Current Jackie Coogan Law
After many years advocating for additional protection for child actors, SAG Young Performer Committee, National Policy Planning and industry groups were successful closing many loopholes that made the original Coogan Law ineffective. In January, 2000, changes in CA law affirmed earnings by minors in the entertainment industry are the property of the minor, not their parents. Since a minor cannot legally control their own money, California Law governs their earnings and creates a fiduciary relationship between the parent and the child. This change in CA law requires 15% of a minors’ earnings must be set aside in a trust account known as the Coogan Acct.
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