WROE, Craig P. 1958-

PERSONAL:

Born April 8, 1958, in Los Angeles, CA. Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Education: Loyola Marymount University, B.A., 1979; Catholic University of America, M.F.A., 1982. Politics: Democrat.

ADDRESSES:

Home—New York, NY. Agent—Maura Teitelbaum, Abrams Artists, 275 7th Ave., New York, NY 10001. E-mail—craigwroe@rcn.com.

CAREER:

Writer, actor, and teacher. School for Film and Television, faculty member; presenter of acting workshops and seminars on the business aspects of acting. Appeared in stage productions from off-Broadway in New York, NY, to the West End, London, England, and at American regional theaters. Appeared in films, including 1000 Year Reich, and and television programs, including Anything but Love, Ed, Now and Again, Law & Order, All My Children, One Life to Live, Loving, Guiding Light, Swan's Crossing, Rescue Me, Third Watch, The Education of Max Bickford, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

WRITINGS:

An Actor Prepares … to Live in New York City, Limelight Editions (New York, NY), 2003.

An Actor Prepares … to Work in New York City, Limelight Editions (New York, NY), 2004.

Living Smart: New York City—The Ultimate Insider's Guide for the Budget Savvy, Limelight Editions (New York, NY), 2004.

SIDELIGHTS:

Craig P. Wroe told CA: "During the twenty-plus years that I have lived and worked as an actor in New York, I have become the master of living above my means without paying above my means. Unwilling to sacrifice quality of life with a tight performer's budget, I have devoted a large amount of time, effort, and energy to getting superior products, help, and services for less. Blessed with a photographic memory, a network of friends and colleagues whom I continually poll for tips on the best and least expensive that New York has to offer, and compulsive organizational skills, I have accumulated mountains of information regarding everything from how to find an affordable apartment to inexpensive shopping outlets, resources for quality products and services at bargain prices, financial institutions, support organizations, free and cheap entertainment, and low-cost medical and legal providers."