Temma has had many roles in life: student, teacher, administrator, writer, filmmaker, and business owner. She has prepared for her current role of actor by training with the outstanding faculty at Elizabeth Mestnik’s Acting Studio, completing the 2-year Meisner Training Program in 2019.

Professor Emerita, Cinema & Television Arts Department (CTVA), California State University, Northridge (CSUN):

Department Chair, CTVA;
Option Head, Film Production;
Faculty, Film Production and Screenwriting.

Member, Writers Guild of America, west.
Hallmark Hall of Fame feature screenplay, Little John, CBS.

Temma is looking forward to expanding her Actor Bio to include professional work in the Film, Television, and Commercial industries.

Temma Willey is currently seeking professional representation.

Temma brings a lifetime of experience and training to her new career of acting. She looks forward to working on Film and TV projects with people who love what they do.

Actor Training: 2 year Meisner program at the Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio, EMAS. Esper oriented via Rutgers University.

Meisner Technique: with Alex Egan, Elizabeth Mestnik, Jordana Oberman, Ken Weiler, and Michael Yurchak.

On-Camera workshop: with Thom Rivera and Ken Weiler.

Playing Shakespeare: with Diana Jelinek

2019 EMAS Showcase scene from Steel Magnolias – M’Lynn.

Related Academic Training
B.A. – Theater Arts, UCLA
M.F.A. – Film Production, UCLA

Professional Affiliation
Writers Guild of America, West
Wrote “Little John” for Hallmark Hall of Fame, CBS

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