25 Award-Winning Gifts For Actors That'll Really Help Them Break A Leg

Updated: Apr 11 2023

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All the world's a stage and these gifts for actors are the stars of it! Your favorite actor or actress will be on their way to success (or at least able to drown their sorrows) after tearing the paper off of these treats. If cinema is their style, a gift for movie lovers like a scratch-off poster of the classics, both modern and traditional would be a real winner. If theatre is more their style, both oratory performance and musical theater gifts are healthily represented. And while there are cool ideas like Broadway tickets and Cameo messages from their favorite movie stars, this list contains some deep cuts. Think aspiring actress gifts like pastilles for sore throats, new headshot certificates, food subscriptions to keep them healthy when their budgets are shoestring, and devices that help them practice singing in a way that their neighbors won't complain about. With gifts this awesome, they might just thank you in their Oscar speech!

Breathing Exercise Device

For actors on the stage especially, breathing exercises can come in clutch. This simple device is a way to strengthen their lungs, which in turn strengthens their voice, by doing nothing more than sitting on the couch and breathing. The device can help them learn how to breathe, how deep to breathe, and how to exhale properly.

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Lots of Cash

Actors aren't known for their deep pockets unless their last name is something like "Downey Jr." Help an actor pay the bills and keep a roof over their head with the gift of lots and lots and lots of cash.

$206 .95

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The Young Actor's Handbook

This is called The Young Actor's Handbook, but it can be great for people of all ages. It's full of insider information and tricks that will help those just getting started on their acting journey into a better place than fellow actors that don't have the book.

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Shakespearean Insult Bandages

All the body's a stage when you're wearing Shakespearean insult bandages on places where you have a boo-boo. Inside this hilarious tin actors will find a charming set of Band-Aids that will make their bruises, excluding the ones to their ego, feel better.

$16 .21

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Tears On Cue Stick

There are people who can cry on cue, they're called actors, and there are people that struggle with it, they're also called actors, just "B-list" actors. With the Tears on Cue Stick, you can use a safe chemical compound to make it look like you're having the worst day of your life.

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Audition Book

You should never judge a book by its cover, for example, Audition is one of the best books that an actor could ever read. Sure, it looks boring AF, but one its pages are tips, tricks, stories, and more that will help actors both amateur and professional nail their auditions and get the parts of their dreams.

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Perfectly Cast in Your Own Life Hamilton Print

Actors and actresses are sensitive types and sometimes they need a reminder that they are exactly where they should be even if they're struggling. This quote from Hamilton will inspire them to keep going and push through the tough stuff. The quote is printed on a piece of dictionary paper and measures 8"x10".

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100 Bucket List Movies Scratch Off Poster

Just as authors improve their craft by reading, actors can improve their craft by watching movies. This 100 movie scratch-off poster gives an actor almost an entire year's worth of weekend watching. Beneath the silvery squares, they'll find movies that range from classics to modern and of all genres.

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Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers

Inspire actors to get creative with their culinary scene with a cookbook filled with recipes from their favorite movies. You might even go so far as to call these Oscar winners, because the finished products will be rewarded with "yums!" all around. From appetizers to desserts, main courses to cocktails, it's all here.

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#10

Wood Clapboard

Have a little fun declaring lights, camera, and action on various parts of your day by slating in chores with this wood clapboard. It's exactly the kind that you might have found on an old Hollywood set and can be written on with chalk to add scene, take, role, and other information.

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#11

Replica Oscar Award

When you finally made it to something, something that only your mother would watch, it's time for a replica Oscar award. Call it an Off-Broadway Oscar. Or an award for when your debut is as a dead body on a Tubi show. Either way, it's a beautiful golden statuette that'll make you want to give a speech.

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#12

Cinephile: A Card Game

See who among your friends is the biggest movie gift by breaking out cinephile on your next game night. The box is packed with cars covered in trivia questions that only the nerdiest, most knowledgeable fan of movies would know.

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#13

The Ticket Stub Diary

Give them a better place than a Ziploc bag to store all the subs from the movie tickets they've gathered over the years. This ticket stub diary can accommodate over 100 tickets on his pages. They're acid-free so they won't degrade the tickets and vary in size to handle all shapes and sizes of stubs.

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#14

BeltBox Vocal Dampener for Actors

Practice your opera arias without risking your neighbors calling 311 on you with the BeltBox. The vocal dampener takes almost all of the decibels out of your voice, making it comfortable for you to sing and for everyone else around you to not listen to it.

$49 .99

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#15

Camera Lens Coffee Mug

Keep your coffee, tea, or bourbon whiskey in a safe and insulated place in this camera lens coffee mug. The mug comes with a long spoon to help with stirring and a lid that makes it both spill-proof and leak-proof.

$15 .95

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#16

Heated Eye Massager

In the business, it's all about looking young even if you're not. With this heated eye massager, you can take years off an actor or actress his face. It helps diminish under-eye circles and crows feet and smile lines and relieves tension from bad auditions.

$69 .99

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#17

Podcast Microphone

While they're waiting for their big break, they might be inspired to start a podcast. This microphone is the first piece of equipment you'll need to get it going. It can be used for streaming and filters out static noise, and is also ideal for capturing vocals on a self-tape.

$29 .99

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#18

Grether's Throat Soothing Pastilles

These bad boys are sugar-free so they'll never go from an actor's lips to an actor's hips, but they still have all the flavor that they crave in a lozenge. Grether's Throat Soothing Pastilles have been trusted by generations of performers who need a little help when their throat starts to feel a little sore.

$49 .99

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#19

Cinemaps: An Atlas of 35 Great Movies

See the world of cinema in a whole new way with an atlas of over 35 of the most well-known movies from the last 100 years. The author has brilliantly illustrated the worlds from movies like King Kong and The Princess Bride to take you on the journey that the characters did with a cartographic spin.

$23 .30

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#20

100 Must-See Movies Scratch Off Poster

Help an actor improve their craft by learning from the master is only 100 movies on the scratch-off poster. Ranging from horror to romantic comedy, drama to sports films, you'll find a healthy representation of all kinds of cinema here. And when they're done scratching off all the flicks, they'll have a cool piece of modern art.

$17 .99

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#21

Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder

When you've got a really important self-tape to send in, you need to make sure you look your best. With this selfie ring light and tripod, your audition is sure to stand out. The ring light has three lightbulbs, and the tripod holds your phone in the perfect position to catch your face or body.

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#22

Bluetooth Sleeping Eye Mask Headphones

Actors are on the go a lot, always having to sleep in airplanes or on trailers. It'll be easier for them to get some shut-eye with his Bluetooth sleeping eye mask. In addition to covering every inch of their face with a breathable fabric, they have built-in headphones to pump dulcet tones into their ears at bedtime.

$20 .99

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#23

Movie Clapboard Blanket

Snuggle up before a movie binge-watching session under an appropriately designed movie clapboard blanket. Turn off the lights, take a selfie with your camera, and get ready for some cinema action cuddled in the fleece blanket on your couch.

$25 .99

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#24

Conair Dual Jet Bath Spa

Relaxing after a tough addition or performance is fun when you can turn your own bathroom into a spa-like experience. With this dual jet bath spot attached to the side of the tub, they can enjoy tons of bubbles or a more focused jet experience.

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#25

Portable Cinema

Take movie night to the next level with a portable mini projector that gives you a picture of up to 100 inches. It has a four-hour video playtime, enough to get through one of James Cameron's movies, and houses a 360-degree speaker to give you optimum sound.

$199 .99

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#26

Writer Producer Actor Director Shirt

There are those in Hollywood that think they can do all four of these roles well, and 99.9% of the time, they're wrong. For that .1% of a person, this T-shirt will be a great fit. They'll revel in wearing it to Starbucks, Chipotle, and during their Uber side hustle.

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#27

Weighted Cooling Blanket

When you're an actor, getting beauty sleep is of the utmost importance. With this weighted cooling blanket, it's easy. The added weight in the soft blanket reduces anxiety at bedtime which promotes better, deeper, more long-lasting sleep. And the OEKO-tex fabric draws heat away from the body to keep you cool.

$36 .99

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#28

Cinema Lightbox

See your name in lights or leave your roommate a message to tell them that you'll be coming home late from an audition with this cute cinema lightbox. You'll have over 100 letters and emojis to work with and three lines of space on the box.

$23 .99

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#29

The Ultimate Content Creator Starter Pack

If no one is hiring, sometimes you have to do the acting yourself. That's where this content creator kit comes in handy. It includes a high-quality Canon camera, a tripod that doubles as a gimbal, a boom stereo mic to collect good sound, and tips and tricks on how to start out in the world of contact creation.

$899 .99

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#30

Be a Broadway Star Board Game

For an actor whose goal is to make the Broadway stage, playing this board game might get them a little bit closer. It's a little bit of monopoly and a little bit of musical theater, which leads to a lot of a good game night experience.

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#31

Vanity Mirror with Lights

You're so vain you probably think this mirror is about you. And if you're an actor, it is. It's perfect for applying makeup or taking a last look at your appearance, with a small magnifying mirror, a larger standard magnification mirror, and a circle of LED lights to brighten your face.

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#32

LED Letter Light Sign

They probably won't see their name and lights right away, so why not start with their initial in lights? This LED light sign stands almost a foot tall and is embedded with bright circular bulbs reminiscent of theater maquees. You'll have your choice of every letter of the alphabet and it makes a great piece of decor or nightlight.

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#33

LED Light Therapy Face Mask

Yes, this LED light therapy face mask looks absolutely terrifying, but what it does is anything but. Using a series of photodynamic colored lights, the mask can combat acne, increase blood flow and collagen production, decrease wrinkles, tighten skin, and reduce fine lines. Basically, it's like a fountain of youth.

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#34

The Stealth Beer Sleeve

Take a little liquid courage to your next audition with a beer coozie that looks like a paper cup that you might get from the local coffee shop. It accommodates your standard 12oz can and has a lid that snaps tight to the top to avoid spilling.

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#35

Travel Packing Cubes

Throwing all of your stuff in a suitcase to make it to set on time can be messy, but with these travel cubes, it's a lot easier to pack smarter. There are four in this set of varying sizes that stack and squish to fit in a standard carry-on size suitcase.

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#36

Extra Loud Alarm Clock

Missing out on an audition could mean missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. With this alarm clock screaming at them, your actor pal will be up and at 'em. There's no option to snooze so they won't miss valuable minutes in LA traffic.

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#37

Gift Card to a Spa

Taking care of thier body is as important as taking care of their soul. With a gift card to a spa, they'll have access to thousands of spas nationwide and any kind of massage service that they desire. The gift card can also be used on products that they might use in their hair or on their skin.

$100 .00

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#38

Camera Lens Shot Glass

When you bought an audition or when it goes successfully and you Book a roll, it's time to celebrate. This camera lens a shot glass is an apt result to be sipping from considering that you'll be sitting in front of a camera lens very soon.

$18 .00

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#39

Rose Quartz Roller and Gua Sha Kit

What are the keys to staying looking as young as possible is by taking great care of your skin. This gua sha roller kit contains a scraper to be used to exfoliate dead skin and loosen collagen as well as a roller that can help decrease under-eye bags and increase circulation in the skin.

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