From Clint to Disney: One of Today’s Most Versatile Actors with Travina Springer
Los Angeles, CA (May 21, 2024): Travina Springer – the talented actor known for her roles in Disney’s “Ms. Marvel,” Warner Bros.’ The Mule, and NBC’s “The Irrational” – is making waves in Hollywood. With a background in both comedy and American Sign Language interpretation, she brings a unique perspective to her performances.
In this week’s episode of Hollywood at Home, Springer opens up about her career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the entertainment industry. From working alongside Jesse L. Martin, to improvising with Clint Eastwood, she has proven herself to be a versatile and dedicated actress.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Hollywood’s rising stars as she reflects on her journey and looks towards the future.
Listen now at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywoods-rising-star-with-guest-travina-springer/id1521900273?i=1000656251114
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Highlights from Hollywood at Home featuring Travina Springer:
On her character, Kylie, on “The Irrational”: “Kylie feels like the person that I would want to hang out with. She is the life of the party, and she makes a lot of irrational decisions. In a lot of ways, I’m more responsible than her…but she’s almost a heightened version of myself…I just use my lived experiences as a queer black woman.”
Taking on a Marvel role is a lot of pressure: “I felt a lot of pressure because this is an established character that means a lot to people. The whole [Marvel] world is very important…you have to have tough skin and buckle up if you’re going to do anything Marvel, because the fans are going to let you know.”
On working with Clint: “I was directed by Clint Eastwood and I did a scene with him, so it was like a double whammy…He was so nice…really charming and I was like, ‘Okay, I get it. I absolutely understand.’ And I was also told ahead of time that Clint Eastwood only does about one take or two. He keeps things moving…but when we got to set, he was like, ‘Let’s just improvise.’”
On being a sign language interpreter: “I have been a sign language interpreter for a while. That was my day job. I was interpreting and doing that in between gigs. It just came very naturally for me and I enjoyed it, and so I continued some of it in college, and eventually did an interpreter training program. I would volunteer with the deaf community, and do things like that in order to hone my skills and get a better understanding of the culture.”
On interpreting Jamie Foxx through sign language: “Every take, [Foxx] would say another joke, another line, and I’m having to interpret this nonsense coming out of his mouth…It was my first gig actually out here.”
More about Hollywood at Home:
Hosted by The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk, “Hollywood at Home” brings listeners intimate portraits, key moments of discovery, and “art and soul” conversations with iconic entertainment industry personalities from the big screen to the boardroom, from L.A. to D.C. Listen now at http://thecreativecoalition.org/podcast.
Previous guests include Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Marlee Matlin (“CODA”), Jason Alexander (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Alan Cumming (“Schmigadoon!, “The Good Wife”), Patricia Heaton (“Everybody Loves Raymond,” “The Middle”), Eric McCormack (“Will and Grace”), Willie Garson (“And Just Like That…”), Colman Domingo (“Euphoria”), Kerry Ehrin (“The Morning Show”), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”), Ken Olin (“This is Us,” “Thirtysomething”), Anthony Rapp (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Grace Caroline Currey (Shazam!), and Alfre Woodard (Clemency, “Luke Cage”), among others.
More about The Creative Coalition:
Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization of the arts and entertainment community. The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance, and also creates award-winning public service campaigns, including #RightToBearArts, to promote the efficacy of the arts. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s President. For more information, visit https://thecreativecoalition.org.
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