Sometimes referred to as “campaigners,” ENFPs are known for embracing grand ideas and imbuing others with a sense of hope and optimism to put these ideas into practice. So can ENTPs make great doctors, and if so, what are the pros and cons of ENFP actors?
ENFPs make good actors because they are able to emphasize and replicate the emotions of others without having to experience the source of the feelings themselves. However, ENFPs are known for being disorganized, unfocused, and restless, which can result in misplaced focus during rehearsals.
To better understand the pros and cons are ENFPs actors, we will be exploring each of these twelve traits in greater detail below. However, let’s first explore if ENFPs are a suitable personality type for pursuing a career in acting:
Can An ENFP Be A Great Actor?
While every personality type has the potential to become great actors, certain personality types are favored over others. Some of the personality types that are best suited for a career in acting are INFPs, INFJs, ENFJs, and ENFPs.
The general consensus is that ENFPs make good actors because they are confident people that bring energy and positivity around them; consequently, they can add to the overall creative energy and enthusiasm of a cast and crew (provided they themselves are enthusiastic about a project.)
Furthermore, ENFPs are known for their empathy and outgoing personalities; this makes them capable of exploring alternative points of view and character narratives while having the confidence to not be self-conscious while expressing these complex emotions.
Examples of great ENFP actors include:
- Robin Williams,
- Jennifer Anniston,
- Drew Barrymore,
- Robert Downing Junior,
- Daniel Radcliffe,
- Sandra Bullock,
- Elle Fanning,
- Russell Brand,
- Keanu Reeves,
- Keira Knightley,
- Meg Ryan,
- Will Smith.
What Are The Six Pros Of ENFP Actors?
There are six character strengths that help ENFPs become great actors:
- ENFPs are perceptive,
- ENFPs are enthusiastic,
- ENFPs are curious,
- ENFPs are festive,
- ENFPs are empathetic,
- ENFPs are excellent communicators.
1. ENFPs Are Perceptive
Because ENFPs are very perceptive, they can notice subtle expressions, opinions, and body language in others. Consequently, talented ENFPs can put their observation skills to use in acting by accurately mimicking others and their subtle movements.
2. ENFPs Are Enthusiastic
ENFPs are enthusiastic about any/all projects that interest them, whereby this enthusiasm is infectious, leading to improved performances and effort from those around them.
Furthermore, ENFPs become enthusiastic about the visions, goals, and ideas of others, thus imbuing fellow cast and crew members with a sense of purpose and optimism.
3. ENFPs Are Curious
The curiosity of ENFPs drives them toward unique and exciting spaces. Consequently, ENFPs thrive out of their comfort zone and enjoy taking challenges head-on.
Therefore, ENFPs’ curiosity often manifests into a unique type of confidence that pushes their creativity and expressions to their utmost limits.
4. ENFPs Are Festive
It’s no secret that multiple rehearsals and practices can quickly erode the fun and excitement of acting. Fortunately, ENFPs are a driven but light-hearted personality type, meaning they can promptly uplift the mood through their passion and commitment to a project.
In conclusion, ENFP actors have no greater joy than extending their passion and interest in a project to others!
5. ENFPs Are Empathetic
ENFPs have a deep level of empathy and understanding of the human experience. Therefore, ENFPs have no difficulty putting themselves in the position of others and emulating their thoughts and emotions accurately and respectfully.
The unique ability to convey genuine emotion without having to experience the source of the emotion is a unique trait among great actors, which many ENFPs possess.
6. ENFPs Are Excellent Communicators.
Finally, ENFPs are excellent communicators that understand the nuances of subtle hints and body language. Not only does this allow ENFP actors to display subtle emotions through their actions, but it allows them to positively engage with the cast and crew during table reads of scripts.
What Are The Six Cons Of ENFP Actors?
There are six character weaknesses that stop ENFPs from becoming great actors:
- ENFPs are unfocused,
- ENFPs are people pleasers,
- ENFPs are overly accommodating,
- ENFPs are overly optimistic,
- ENFPs are disorganized,
- ENFPs are restless.
1. ENFPs Are Unfocused
While ENFPs are attracted to projects that interest them, they can quickly become disinterested in projects that do not change and evolve.
Therefore, ENFP actors should seek out challenging performances and scripts rather than dull and generic ones.
2. ENFPs Are People Pleasers
Because ENFPs are constantly looking to impress others, they may sacrifice too much for the sake of being a people-pleaser. Consequently, ENFP actors are prone to burnout due to over-commitment to practice times or overthinking their role during their spare time.
3. ENFPs Are Overly Accommodating
ENFPs are over accommodating and bad at setting boundaries; this can be exhausting since the cast and crew of production will naturally look to an ENFP to uplift the mood and energy on set.
Therefore, ENFP actors should develop clear timetables and demarcate times when they are available and when they are unviable to avoid burnout.
4. ENFPs Are Overly Optimistic
Although being optimistic is a positive personality trait, ENFPs always look to the good in others, meaning they can be naïve/taken advantage of by others.
For example, ENFPs may give their fellow actors the benefit of the doubt if they make mistakes with their lines, rather than realizing their fellow actors may not be putting in the extra work to make a production successful.
5. ENFPs Are Disorganized
While ENFPs are known for being enthusiastic about projects that interest them, especially if they can channel this energy to those around them, some ENFPs may find individual work boring and uninterested.
Consequently, ENFP actors may be disorganized and forget to study their lines independently or set alarms to attend rehearsals on time!
6. ENFPs Are Restless
Finally, because ENFPs are restless and eager to involve themselves in a project, they may become frustrated with those that hold them back or deny them the opportunity to get started on a project.
Therefore, ENFP actors may feel unwanted or unappreciated by cast and crew members that want to work on separate areas of production without the involvement of the ENFP.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ENFPs have a host of pros and cons as actors. ENFPs are generally considered to be a suitable personality type for those pursuing a career in acting.
