"Ben Mehl is most recognized for his role as Dante on the hit Netflix show You. Other TV credits include The Good Wife, Supernatural Investigator and films like My Christmas Guide and Viral Beauty. On stage he has performed with The Public Theater and Williamstown Theatre Festival. He's also a passionate acting teacher and volunteer at the 52nd Street Project."
"On this episode he tells us the story of finding out he had Stargardt disease, coming to the decision to go ahead with his dream of being an actor despite being legally blind, and the piece of advice a teacher gave him that miraculously made this mountain much easier to climb. Plus we talk about why telling the truth in your life fuels your acting, how teaching has informed his craft, the importance of "trusting the work that you're doing," and much more."
Ben Mehl is known for his role as Dante on the Netflix show You and credits on The Good Wife, Supernatural Investigator, and films My Christmas Guide and Viral Beauty. He has performed with The Public Theater and Williamstown Theatre Festival. He discovered he has Stargardt disease and became legally blind, yet chose to continue pursuing acting. A teacher's advice significantly eased his path. He teaches acting and volunteers with the 52nd Street Project. He emphasizes that telling the truth in life fuels performance, that teaching informs craft, and that trusting the work being done is essential to artistic growth.
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