We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Anton Krasavin. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Anton below.

Alright, Anton thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you recount a story of an unexpected problem you’ve faced along the way?

Seeking approval, applause, admiration, and success—hearing “Anton, you’re amazing!”—used to define my understanding of a great performance. These desires fed my ego, and for a long time, I craved that validation. In many ways, I still do. However, I’ve shifted my perspective. Now, I see that every role and project is bigger than me. I no longer seek personal praise; instead, I aim to serve the art. My purpose is to reveal the story of the character I’m portraying, to give life to their experience. Of course, I still bring my skills and creativity to each project, but my focus is on the character’s needs, not mine.

Chasing success and striving to be “good” trapped me in a cage, limiting my freedom to explore, create, and most importantly, take risks. RISK is the essence of being an artist. Without it, there is no growth. I’m still learning, and I will always be a student of life. Now, I embrace the journey, trusting in the process rather than obsessing over the outcome.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Anton, born and raised in Russia. I studied in England before taking a leap of faith into acting. It’s hard to explain, but I’ve always had a deep desire to be admired. At one point, I wanted to be a soccer player, but when that didn’t work out, I became fascinated by movies. I’ll never forget sitting in a small cinema in Russia in 2007, watching Avatar for the first time. It was then that I realized I didn’t want to be bound by the confines of real life. That moment sparked my love for film.

When I was in England, surrounded by art students, something about them captivated me—their freedom. While everyone else was in suits and ties, they moved through life casually, unconcerned with what others thought. I was passionate about acting and film, but for a long time, it felt like a distant dream. It wasn’t until I finished my business degree at the University of Surrey that I realized it was now or never. Los Angeles, once a distant idea, suddenly felt within reach, and so my journey as an actor began.

Studying the craft, watching movies, and seeing the best at work turned me into a fanatic of film. Acting has given me a deep sense of truth, confidence, and—most importantly—freedom. I love the freedom to express myself because for most of my life, I never could. I didn’t have the confidence to be who I am or say what I really felt. This is all new to me, and I’m loving every moment of it. The walls I have to break through only make me stronger. Each challenge gives me more confidence to push further.

This journey is making me stronger every day because living in LA constantly challenges me. By nature, I’m curious. I want to learn it all: dancing, singing, acting. With acting, I can be anyone—one day a goofy guy trying to pick up girls, the next a heartbroken son yearning for love.

Since moving to Los Angeles, I’ve faced many challenges, especially as an immigrant. But those challenges have shaped who I am today. I started working as a kids’ character entertainer, which gives me the freedom to be silly, explore characters, and bring joy to children. There’s a special magic in making a child’s day, in hearing their laughter and receiving their hugs. Children are wonderful, and we have so much to learn from them.

What am I most proud of? That I get to serve people. I find joy in brightening someone’s day, in telling someone’s story while discovering something about myself in the process.

As for what sets me apart? It’s simple—me. Each of us is unique in our own way. No one else can tell a story the way you can. I want to encourage everyone to believe in themselves. You are the only version of you on this planet, and that’s your superpower.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

I really loved Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act. He talks about how every human is a creator, and that creativity isn’t limited to traditional forms of art. In fact, everything can be considered art—even something as simple as making a paper airplane is an expression of the creator’s interpretation. We are all creators in whatever we do. Even the way you record your budget on a blank piece of paper can be considered a form of creation.

I wish I had the courage to embrace my artistic side earlier, but I truly believe that anyone can express their art. Learning to sing, act, or dance is simply a tool—a way to express what lies in your soul. For me, I’ve found that acting is my tool at this point in my life. Go and find yours.

Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?

I believe I’m like a sponge—I absorb whatever I read, hear, or see. Even if I don’t consciously retain it, I know some part of that information gets stored in me. Because of this, I try to consume material that I feel will help me grow, whether in an artistic sense or in everyday life.

As for specific works that have influenced me, The Creative Act by Rick Rubin and Sapiens and Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari stand out. My philosophy is to read, watch, and listen to people who inspire me or possess qualities I aspire to. By learning from them, I believe I can become better in all aspects of life.

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