Working Lives: Robert Strange, creature actor for Doctor Who and Star Wars
What is a creature actor?
A creature actor plays roles that are usually very physical, with a fantastical, non-human form. At one extreme, I am unrecognisable in costume and prosthetics, being beastly and monstrous.
But Emma Stone’s Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things is also a kind of creature performance; it’s a take on the Frankenstein character, embodying something that is not the regular human experience.
What attributes does a creature actor need?