Make a list of all the things you could possibly put into an actor's resume. Make sure you have a hard copy black and white headshot where you can attach your resume to the back. If you have a website, you will also be posting it online. Don't make your resume overly busy or decorative.
The essentials: Your name, home phone number, cell phone number, height, weight, eye color, hair color, agent's name (if represented) and any actor's union affiliation, such as SAG (Screen Actors Guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) or Actors' Equity (the stage union.)
List your acting experience. This would include any television shows, films, industrials, commercials, voice-overs, or stage performances. For theater, list the production and the role you played. If you were only a film extra, do not list that. But you can creatively make it sound like more by writing something such as: "Waiter" or "Boy at the bus stop."
Next, list anything that is closely related to acting such as modeling jobs, stand-up comedy work, magic, impersonations, circus performance, or musical performances.
List acting experiences as far back as high school productions. You don't have to give a date. Just list the role and the play.
List any special abilities you may have, even if you don't think they relate to acting. Sometimes television commercials or films require people with special abilities, such as being able to work with animals. Some valued abilities might include juggling, horseback riding, playing a musical instrument, singing, dancing (be specific about type), sign language, foreign language, yoga and baton twirling. List any proficiency with weapons or in sports.
List any special wardrobe or practical items you own that may be of value to a production. These would include such items as a tuxedo or gown, period clothing, costumes, uniforms, pets (be specific), a car or a taxi.