TrulySignificant.com and co-host Carvin Bogardus celebrate the wonderful career journey of actor Kurt Yue.
Enjoy learning the inside story through Carvin's insightful questions.
- Kurt Yue was born in Beijing, China and moved to the United States with his parents when he was four years old.
- He spent much of his upbringing in places like Iowa, Arizona, Ohio (Cleveland) as his family moved for work.
- Academically and early-career, he studied computer science/engineering, worked as a software developer/consultant in Cleveland, Ohio for nearly a decade.
- His entry into acting was somewhat serendipitous: he took an acting class for fun, not expecting to switch careers. But the interest grew, he got an agent, started auditioning for local commercials/training videos, and eventually moved to Atlanta to pursue film/TV work.
Acting Career & Notable Work
- Yue has built a diverse acting portfolio. He has credits in shows such as Cobra Kai, Black Widow (though the reference came up in his business profile) and (notably) a recurring role on Will Trent.
- In his interview he mentions his role as “Pete Chin” on Will Trent (a member of the cast) and how the character evolves into more personality and connection with the team over time.
- Beyond acting, he founded “The Acting Career Center” (a YouTube channel + membership/community) where he teaches aspiring actors about the business and craft of acting.
What Makes Him Stand Out
- The transition from tech/corporate to film/TV actor is relatively rare; his background gives him a unique perspective on both craft and business.
- He is not just acting but also building a creator/educator identity (via his channel and membership), which broadens his influence beyond just onscreen roles.
- He emphasizes mindset and process: in interview he shares lessons such as “nobody knows what they’re doing,” “don’t tie your self-worth to booking a job,” “enjoy the process,”
- On Will Trent, he highlights that his character is reserved (matching part of himself) and works in an “office environment” setting, drawing parallels from his corporate days.
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