Talent? That's a loose term.

Hey, I'm Howard. For years I've had the pleasure of being an "Extra" or "Background" actor in movies, television shows and commercials. These are the sctors walking in the park, sitting in restaurants, driving in cars...just blending in. They add "atmosphere" to scenes.

I've had some amazing experiences as an extra such as hanging with famous actors, directors and crew people while witnessing how films are made from the inside. I've been in a lot of stuff, some more prominent than others. I’ve wrangled up a handful of my extra work, whatever I could find. Here are some videos, images and first-hand recollections from my years as an Hollywood Extra!

This was a mind-blowing experience!
Filmed at The Venetian in Las Vegas, this scene from the Apple TV+ series, The Studio features a stacked cast, Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco & Zoë Kravitz!

This scene has gone viral because it’s hilarious! It’s a chaotic, drug-fueled party where Zoë Kravitz accidentally eats shroom laced chocolates. Dave Franco is hilarious! I’m sitting in the couch behing Franco in a blue shirt, and elesewhere in the full scene.

The Studio - 2025

This was one of my most amazing experiences as an extra. In this popular cop drama, I was a burn victim, thought dead, thrown in a trunk. My character had a name, backstory and was Integral to the plot, plus a pretty cool twist to open the show! Character description in this wiki link. The fake skin and makeup applied to my face and body to show the 3rd degree burns took several hours to apply and they had to shave off my eye lashes for authenticity (and for my close-up!).

Warning, this is gross! Viewer Discretion in Advised.

The Shield - 2002

Jordan Tatum 3
Social Media Ad - 2025

This social media campaign for the release of the Jordan Tatum 3 shoe features a special effect of Jayson Tatum breaking the hardwood floor and his coach and trainer reacting. I was cast as the trainer! I’m still not sure how it happened, but happy to have been a part of it.

The Fast & The Furious - 2001

In the first F&TF movie, I'm in the big race - turned fight scene. I can be seen clearly excited for the fight, after Michelle Rodríguez punches out Reggie Lee at the 5:38 mark. I'm the bald dude in sunglasses wearing a green striped shirt.

The “EARTH” without “ART” is just “EH”.
- Dimitri Martin

The Studio - 2025

The Shield - 2002

Jordan Tatum 3Social Media Ad - 2025

The Fast & The Furious - 2001

Jordan Tatum 3
Social Media Ad - 2025