ABOUT LES CHANTERY
Les Chantery is one of the most sought-after screen acting coaches in the world today. A graduate of NIDA—the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia’s most prestigious training ground for actors (whose alumni include Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, and Sarah Snook)—he combines classical training with a fearless, modern approach to on-camera performance.
Les holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and brings a rare fusion of performance, psychology, and behavioural science to the craft of acting. His coaching draws on neuroscience, behavioural economics, and cutting-edge communication strategies, helping actors break out of old habits and deliver performances that are magnetic, undeniable, and unforgettable.
He’s the author of two #1 Amazon bestsellers:
Life in a Mid-Shot
The Dangerous Actor (released in 2025 and hit #1 across multiple categories within hours of launch)
Les’s client list includes Hollywood’s elite—he’s helped launch and reshape careers for award-winning actors starring in projects for Marvel, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, HBO, and more. His work has been featured in major national magazines, media outlets, and television shows, where he’s often referred to as Hollywood’s most sought-after acting coach.
A former actor himself, Les got his start opposite Vin Diesel in the cult classic Pitch Black (2000), and has worked alongside icons such as Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Nicole Kidman. His clients have gone on to land roles in Euphoria, Nine Perfect Strangers, Outlander, La Brea, Thor: The Dark World, The Kissing Booth, Lion, and dozens of other acclaimed productions.
He currently teaches screen acting at NIDA and is the founder of Les Chantery Studio, a globally respected training space known for radically transforming the way actors approach auditions, self-tapes, and screen presence.
“I’m not an acting coach. I’m an actor who coaches.”
— Les Chantery
Whether you’re an emerging actor trying to break into the industry or a seasoned professional looking to evolve, Les’s approach is about one thing: making the audience—and the industry—feel like they can’t look away.