Top 35 Most In-Demand Actors in Utah
The Top 35 Most In-Demand Actors in Utah (2025 List) highlights performers who are consistently booking work across the state. These actors appear in film, television, streaming projects, and commercial productions.
Utah continues to grow as a production hub for film and television. Productions range from corporate videos to larger projects like Homestead and Fallout. Reality television series such as The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City also film in the state.
Productions now shoot in Utah year-round. As a result, casting directors regularly hire experienced local performers who already understand how professional sets operate.
The Utah International Film Festival frequently works with filmmakers looking to cast Utah actors in their projects. Hiring local talent reduces travel costs, helps productions move efficiently, and strengthens Utah’s reputation as a production-friendly state.
If you’re a producer searching for local talent, you may also want to explore the Utah International Film Festival filmmaker community and our networking events for filmmakers and actors.
This year’s survey focuses on performers who are consistently being hired across the state. Instead of IMDb rankings, the list highlights actors based on the number of projects they booked during the year.
In other words, these are the actors casting teams keep calling back.
Why Utah Actors Are Getting More Work Than Ever
Utah actors are gaining increasing attention from filmmakers. Productions filming in Salt Lake City and Park City rely heavily on experienced local performers, and projects across the state do the same. These actors understand how professional sets operate and how to work efficiently within tight production schedules.
As more studios and streaming projects choose Utah as a filming location, demand for skilled local performers continues to grow.
Utah has quietly built one of the most reliable acting communities in the western United States.
Casting directors often ask a simple question when preparing a project:
Which Utah actors are currently booking the most work?
This list answers that question.
The performers featured below consistently appear on professional sets across film, television, and commercial productions. They bring experience, reliability, and strong performances to a wide range of projects.
Below is the complete Top 35 Most In-Demand Actors in Utah (2025 List).
Jill Adler
Jill Adler brings a sharp edge to the screen and tends to land roles that demand personality. Recent credits include Princess for a Day, Genesis Project, and War and Romance on the Ranch. She trains in both Utah and Los Angeles, which probably explains why casting directors keep bringing her back.
Instagram: @pcskigal
Representation: Talent Management Group (TMG) and ADS Management
Elijah Amodt
Elijah Amodt jumped into the Utah scene in 2022 and immediately started stacking credits. In just a few years he has appeared in more than 20 short and student films, and 2025 brought several Best Acting awards along with recognition for his directorial debut. Elijah has also appeared in 9 features including Kill Me, Stay Awhile and #indie. Not bad for someone who was just getting started a couple years ago.
Instagram: @elijah_amodt
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Charla Bocchicchio
Charla Bocchicchio is one of the most recognizable faces in Utah’s acting scene. She has more than 100 IMDb credits and steady work across film, television, and commercial productions. Projects include The Wayfinders, Beauty & the Billionaire (Season 2), and Kill Me. If you want a crash course in how the Utah acting ecosystem actually works, taking one of Charla’s classes wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
Instagram: @charlaactor
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Rachel Bennett
Rachel Bennett had a busy 2025 with releases including Dead of Night, Fret Not, First Haunt, and Masquerade Mix-Up. When she’s not leading films, you’ll likely spot her in commercial campaigns or modeling shoots across the region.
Instagram: @stray.rae
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Louis Boakye
Originally from West Africa, Louis Boakye began acting after someone noticed his screen presence and encouraged him to pursue representation. His credits include The Chosen and Legend of the Stagecoach. He also appeared in Sense and Sensibility and the Hallmark film Home Turf.
Instagram: @louissarbeng
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Annalyce Chandler
Annalyce Chandler has been working across stage and screen for over a decade, booking projects ranging from commercials and university productions to work with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her background spans musical theatre, Shakespeare, film, and commercial work—basically the full acting buffet.
Instagram: @annalyce.chandler
Representation: Self Represented
Mark Elam Cheney
Mark Elam Cheney has wasted zero time building credits. In just two years he’s already collected 17 IMDb credits, appearing in productions such as Grizzly Night, Royal Facade, The Chosen, and Uprooted. Utah casting teams clearly got the memo.
Instagram: @mark.e.cheney
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Lisa Chulich
Lisa Chulich is an actor and model recognized for commercial work with brands such as iFIT, Subaru, and American Airlines.
Instagram: @lisa_chulich
Representation: Stars Talent Studio
Parker Cluff
Salt Lake City actor Parker Cluff has been building momentum across both commercial and narrative projects. Recent credits include Stay Awhile, Turbulent Love, and Vargas’s Saga. He also continues training in the Meisner Technique under Sean Gunnell while steadily expanding his on-screen resume.
Instagram: @p_cluff
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Ashley Coles
Ashley Coles has one foot firmly in front of the camera and the other in the writing world. She stars in Uprooted (streaming on Living Scriptures and Angel Studios) and appears in the upcoming horror feature Dead of Night. Her screenplay Good News Greenie placed second at Brown University’s Ivy Film Festival and has picked up accolades around the globe.
Instagram: @ashleycoles
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Camrey Bagley Fox
Camrey Bagley Fox has been acting for two decades and continues to stay booked. Recent roles include Elle Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility: A Modern Retelling—which earned her Best Actress at the Zions Indie Film Festival—along with appearances in Witnesses and Six Days in August. She also produces projects through her family’s company, Working With Lemons.
Instagram: @camreybagleyfox
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Lahela Garner
Native Hawaiian actor and singer Lahela Garner trained at the Baron Brown Studio in Los Angeles and has been steadily appearing in film and commercial work ever since. Recent projects include Edie Arnold is a Loser (SXSW 2026), Keep Coming Back with Scott Foley and Amy Brenneman, and the feature Christmas Rewind.
Instagram: @lahelagarner
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Tom Glasmann
Tom Glasmann has built a steady résumé appearing in features and shorts across the Salt Lake Valley. Credits include Dazy Girl, The Followed, and Road to Oblivion. If you’ve been on a Utah set recently, there’s a decent chance Tom was somewhere nearby.
Instagram: @tom.glasmann
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Howard Hong
Howard Hong brings more than two decades of experience. His work spans film, television, commercials, and digital productions. He’s also a medical simulation actor for nursing and medical programs, where his real-life experience as a registered nurse adds a level of realism most actors can’t fake.
Instagram: @howardlunhong
Representation: Talent Management Group (TMG)
Ian Lang
Ian Lang has been making films since the age of 12 and clearly never stopped. His credits include the role of Lord Zedd in Power Rangers, Dr. Disaster in the Ninja Kidz Live Tour (48 shows), and numerous projects tied to the NinjaKidzTV universe.
Instagram: @cd828studios
Representation: Self Represented
Bethany Hubbard Jones
Originally from Dallas, Bethany Hubbard Jones started in theatre at age five before eventually relocating to Salt Lake City. After signing with McCarty Talent, she quickly discovered something interesting: Utah casting directors apparently like experienced moms. She’s been booking work consistently ever since.
Instagram: @bethany.hubbardjones
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Damarr Jones
Damarr Jones was born in Riverside, California and studied Theatre Arts at Eastern New Mexico University, earning a degree in Communications. A retired member of the United States Air Force, he brings a grounded presence to the screen that likely comes from a life spent adapting to many different environments growing up in a military family.
Instagram: None
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Sudipta Maity
She has appeared in national campaigns for Kaiser Permanente, Baylor Scott, and New Relic. Her narrative work includes WROL, The Price for a Dream, and Bad Timing.
Instagram: @sudipta.m21
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Beth Anne Martin
Beth Anne Martin works in film, theatre, and commercial campaigns. Her credits include The Shape of Halloween, Opera Contempo’s The Velveteen Rabbit, and the Fringe Festival production Still Life. She also founded A Still Life Productions, an all-women production company focused on modern storytelling.
Instagram: @beth.anne.actor
Representation: Maxx Management
Matt Mattson
If a Utah project needs comedic timing, Matt Mattson tends to show up. Credits include Unicorn City, Dr. Fubalous, Stop Pepper Palmer, and the feature Saint Peter, along with a variety of commercial campaigns.
Instagram: @mattmattson
Representation: Talent Management Group (TMG)
Meg McTaggart
Meg McTaggart works across commercials, music videos, short films, and feature productions. Recent projects include The Road Home, When We Show Up, and The Genesis Project. She also works as a professional model on high-fashion runways when she’s not on set.
Instagram: @meg_s_mctaggart
Representation: Talent Management Group (TMG)
Heidi Mendez
Bilingual actor Heidi Mendez works across film, television, commercials, and theatre. Credits include Kill Me, Wardriver, Breakfast for Dinner, and AWOL, along with more than 30 additional projects. She also coaches actors and dialects when she’s not on set herself.
Instagram: @heidiharrisonmendez
Representation: Talent Management Group (TMG) and Pacific Talent
Shane Morrisun
Shane Morrisun has worked in Utah productions for decades. His résumé now includes more than 100 projects, including over 40 acting roles. In 2025 he appeared in The Edge of Normal, Homestead, and Monsters and Aliens. He’s also worked with directors like Kevin Costner and Ari Aster along the way.
Instagram: @shanemorrisun
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Isaac Nelson
Isaac Nelson has appeared in projects for Michigan State University, the New York City government, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He can also be seen in the upcoming film Stay Awhile directed by Erick Lozano.
Instagram: @Isaac_nelson1
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Sydney Claire Olson
Sydney Claire Olson moves easily between theatre and film, with credits ranging from Measure for Measure with the Prague Shakespeare Company to the upcoming feature Colors. She will also appear in the romantic comedy Match Made and the supernatural series Truth Hill.
Instagram: @sydneyclaireolson
Representation: Self Represented
Logan Ory
Originally from New Orleans, Logan Ory arrived in Utah in 2022 and quickly built a reputation as both a stunt performer and actor. Recent credits include The Chosen (Season 6), Warhorse One: Paid in Blood, and the Greater Love LDS series.
Instagram: @uchiroho
Representation: Self Represented
Jared Palmer
Jared Glen Palmer made his screen debut in the 1993 classic The Sandlot and has kept working ever since. His credits include Fallout, Horizon: An American Saga, Yellowstone: Marshals, Homestead, and the Netflix film Falling for Christmas. In 2025 he also picked up Best Supporting Actor at the Utah International Film Festival for Gruff.
Instagram: @JaredGlenPalmerActor
Representation: Rob Diamond
Dennis Record
Dennis Record is one of those actors who quietly racks up credits year after year. With more than 45 IMDb listings—including Water Rites, Left for Dead, and Pillars of Heaven—he’s become a reliable presence in Utah productions.
Instagram: @dennis.record
Representation: Self Represented
Cherish Rodriguez
Cherish Rodriguez brings both comedic and dramatic energy to the screen. Credits include Edie Arnold is a Loser, Last Tour Home, Quantum Flux, Guardian, and appearances in television projects such as Tall Tales of Jim Bridger and Into the Wild Frontier.
Instagram: @cherish_rodriguez_actress
Representation: Starz & FX Management
Stockton Ross
Utah-born actor Stockton Ross started in theatre before moving into film and commercial work. His résumé includes dozens of commercials, millions of views on branded YouTube content, and several feature film roles. He’s also now moving further behind the camera as a filmmaker.
Instagram: @stockton_freaking_ross
Representation: Elevate Talent
Kristina Shearer
Kristina Shearer continues to build credits across both narrative films and commercial projects. Her recent work includes Intruder: Part II, Never Seen Again, The Devise, and The Witch of Wander Lane, along with industrial work for organizations such as Planned Parenthood.
Instagram: @Shearer_Kristina
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Monica Moore Smith
Monica Moore Smith is one of Utah’s most consistently working actresses. She moves easily between commercial campaigns and narrative films. In 2025 alone she appeared in Dark Highway, Quantum Flux, and Princess for a Day. She’s not slowing down anytime soon either—upcoming projects include Curse of Crom 2: Crom’s Fury, Christmas Pace, and Dusty Bluffs. Instagram: @monicamooresmith
Representation: Talent Management Group (TMG)
Wes Tolman
Wes Tolman is probably best known as the Prince from the original Squatty Potty commercial—the one with more than 200 million global views. In 2025 he continued his run as a spokesperson for brands including Fazoli’s and Maverik while appearing in training productions for WGU.
Instagram: @westlemania3000
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
Lindsay Weisberg
Lindsay Weisberg brings a résumé that stretches well beyond Utah. Early in her career she picked up a Jeff Award in Chicago for Best Supporting Actress before heading to the University of Southern California’s MFA Acting program on a merit scholarship. Her television credits include All the Sinners Bleed (Netflix) and Will Trent (ABC). She also appeared in Chicago PD, Miss Governor, and Ozark.
Instagram: @lindsayweisberg
Representation: Stars Talent Studio
Aaron Woodall
Aaron Woodall has appeared in projects including the short films Montana Lucky and Cameron Was a Red Wings Fan, along with commercial work for brands like Maverik and iSleep.
Instagram: @theaaronspacemuzeum
Representation: McCarty Talent Agency
For filmmakers and casting directors, this list provides a quick reference to working talent across the state.
The Future Looks Bright for Utah Actors
Production growth in Utah means one thing: more opportunities for local performers.
From indie films to streaming platforms, producers regularly rely on experienced Utah actors who know how professional sets operate. These performers deliver strong work while helping productions stay efficient and on schedule.
The Utah International Film Festival is proud to highlight working professionals who help make Utah a serious filmmaking destination. As more projects move into the region, the demand for skilled local actors will only continue to grow.
If you are a filmmaker searching for Utah talent, this list is a great place to start.
The Top 35 Most In-Demand Actors in Utah (2025 List) was compiled using responses from the Utah International Film Festival industry survey and reflects real booking activity across the state. Because participation was voluntary, some working actors may not appear if their representation did not submit information.
Our goal is simple: highlight the actors who are consistently getting hired and give producers and casting teams another resource when looking for Utah talent.
And to the actors who made the list—congratulations. The number of projects you booked in 2025 speaks volumes about the strength of Utah’s acting community. Casting directors clearly agree.
Filmmakers interested in working with Utah actors can also explore the Utah International Film Festival filmmaker network and industry events. https://theutahfilmfestival.com
Producers searching for Utah actors may also want to explore these Utah talent agencies and management companies:
McCarty Talent Agency – https://www.mccartytalentagency.com/
Stars Talent Studio – https://starstalentstudio.com/
Talent Management Group (TMG) – https://talentmg.com
Starz & FX Management – https://starzandfx.com/starz-fx-management/
If you are looking for more resources as an actor, check out these tips and tricks from UIFF contributors.
How Professional Actors Network – https://theutahfilmfestival.com/how-professional-actors-network/
FAQ: Utah Actors
How do filmmakers hire actors in Utah?
Filmmakers often hire actors in Utah through local talent agencies, casting calls, film festivals, and professional networking events within the Utah film community.
Are there many professional actors in Utah?
Yes. Utah has a growing pool of professional actors working in feature films, television, commercials, branded content, and streaming productions.
Why are productions filming in Utah more often?
Productions film in Utah because of the state’s diverse landscapes, experienced crews, strong local talent base, and production-friendly environment.
