TKS Actors - Terry Knickerbocker Studio

Terry Knickerbocker Studio Actors

TK Alumni

We take a particular pride in educating, supporting, and guiding the artists who have entrusted us with their careers in the entertainment industry, and who go on to accomplish incredible things. We hold space for and celebrate the uniqueness of each of our students and the artists they will become, and TK Studio graduates remain an integral part of our community no matter where or how far they go.

We’re highlighting just a few of our talented notable alumni below, and sharing what they have to say about their experiences at TK Studio.

Darius Homayoun

Darius Homayoun

"I first studied with Terry when he was teaching at NYU, and I was a college student there. After...

Julia Mayorga

"Inspired by many great New York trained actors before me I enrolled in Terry Knickerbocker Studio...

Chris Messina

Chris Messina

"It wasn’t until your class, that I was reminded of the love of the craft. It was the plays, going...

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

In the summer of 2020, my friend Chris Messina invited me to attend a virtual workshop conducted...

Brian Michael Smith

Brian Michael Smith

"I began training with Terry nearly 10 years ago during a summer intensive. I had no idea how...

Sam Rockwell

Oscar Winning Actor and 2022 Tony Award Nominee "I first took an acting class from Terry...

Boyd Holbrook

Boyd Holbrook

“Terry’s training has defined how I approach my work. Through his insight and guidance we continue...

Jonathan Majors

“An actor must act. They must talk and listen. They must have full command of their instrument at...

Yul Vasquez

“Terry Knickerbocker has been my coach on numerous films. His ideas have inspired and challenged...

Justin Gabriel

“My experience with Terry has been profound and not just in terms of acting. Studying with him is...

Gretchen Mol

“I had the great fortune to be introduced to the Meisner technique by a wonderful teacher, Terry...

TK Actors

The community of artists who have worked directly with Terry include some of the brightest and most exciting actors working in recent years. They have brought their pursuit of excellence to important and wide-ranging projects across film, television and theatre. We are proud to consider these artists as members of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio community.

Emmy Rossum

“Terry has been an invaluable part of my process for many years. He helps me shape my characters,...

Josh Charles

“I always look forward to working with Terry. You feel his dedication and intelligence immediately...

Jordana Spiro

Jordana Spiro

“Every time I work with Terry I am reminded of how fun and creative the whole thing can be, no...

Leslie Bibb

“I love working with Terry Knickerbocker. I always walk out of a session with him more confident...

Michael Godere

“Terry has been my acting coach for the past six years. In a word, my work with Terry has gotten...

Natasha Lyonne

“Working with Terry was an excellent experience. Much of our focus was on staying loose, not being...

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