Episode #111: Jaxodus Roman Volumes

Jaxodus and Osi discuss the intricate journey of becoming a successful actor and the unpredictability that comes with it. Furthermore, they shed light on the distinctive challenges of acting compared to other art forms. Jaxodus Roman Volumes is an American actor known for his eccentricity both in the shots and behind the scenes. His early performing arts career began in New York City on various television shows and commercials, including One Life to Live (1968) and Law & Order (1990), winning himself a Ron Millkie Award for Best Actor Performance in 2001. The following summer, Jaxodus kicked off his Hollywood debut when he was featured in two MTV top-chart music videos: as a rebel in frontman Jared Leto's 30 Seconds to Mars: Capricorn (A Brand New Name) (2002) and a boxer in "Dirty" by Christina Aguilera. After a few scene studies and expression sessions under the instruction of Bobbie Shaw Chance, the young actor landed both a general meeting with casting director Mali Finn and a featured role in 10 Attitudes (2001). He then took the field with Ray Liotta to film Chasing 3000 (2010), rebelled with Charlie Hunnam on the series pilot of Sons of Anarchy (2008) and supported Armie Hammer in Billy: The Early Years (2008). In 2009, his extreme brand GOOMBY teamed up with After-School All-Stars, a nonprofit organization led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, to help keep urban children safe and influence happy futures. Next was a grassroots campaign in Philadelphia to graffiti back home. Then a stint in the festival hit The Paper Tiger (2013) to directing Almost Ruined (2018). Childhood pal Major Dodge cast Jaxodus in the punk epic Bomb City (2017), a film awarded in double-digits and showcasing Marilyn Manson.