Description

Tim Otis is an actor who has appeared in countless film and TV projects and has done - get this - a staggering 100 commercials. Well, when both your father and stepfather were actors from Hollywood’s golden age, chances are you'll end up somewhere in the entertainment industry. But Tim’s path is far from typical. Based in Prague, he’s also a sought-after DJ, longtime radio presenter, vinyl purist, and passionate advocate for addiction recovery. He’s a dad, a husband, a brother to fellow actor Ted Otis Jr., and (fun fact) the son of an heiress to the Listerine fortune - maybe that's why he always ends up playing some kind of medical professional...? In this episode, Todd Kramer (@toddkramer) and Jay Reum catch up with their old friend to hear stories from a life lived boldly across stages, sets, and DJ booths. Tim reflects on the commercial grind, navigating the Czech casting scene, growing up on Hollywood backlots, and how he's found purpose beyond the camera.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Opening
02:10 – Tim Otis intro & career teaser
04:30 – Saving a life at a VO agent party
08:00 – Training for whitewater rescue 
11:00 – DJ days in Prague's hottest clubs
13:30 – Booking work in early 2000s Eastern Europe
15:20 – Life as “the commercial guy”
18:00 – Being the CEO, doctor, or clipboard guy
20:40 – Prague’s casting scene then vs now
23:15 – A hundred ads and counting
25:00 – Family legacy: growing up with Clifford David
28:10 – A stepfather’s warning: “The rejection business”
30:00 – Commercials, radio, and vinyl passion projects
33:20 – Loving radio & broadcasting
36:00 – Self-tapes vs in-person castings
38:20 – Regional advice: Prague, Budapest, Sofia
41:10 – Tim’s first acting gig story
43:00 – Day jobs and sustaining the creative hustle
45:30 – A journeyman actor’s mindset
48:00 – Gratitude, preparation & faking confidence
50:30 – Shoutouts, memories, and mutual admiration
52:00 – Outro & final thoughts 

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💫 JAY: https://linktr.ee/jayreum