REALITY TELEVISION CASTING DIRECTOR - James Karhu is reality television casting director
known for discovering talent for television’s most fascinating shows, including: ABC’s “Secret
Millionaire” and the Emmy Nominated game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” An avid
skateboarder and surfer, he began his television career travelling across the country in a green RV for the
PBS and Fuel TV series “Roadtrip Nation.” Throughout that process, he spent 30 days interviewing
leaders in the action sports industry, and discovered his true passion for people and their unique stories.
His work can be seen on: ABC, NBC, Bravo, MTV, CMT, GSN, The HUB, OWN and online at Yahoo.com. To receive
exclusive James Karhu Casting opportunities, sign up for our newsletter: JamesKarhu.com/newsletter.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Why have reality television shows become so popular? Is this a recommended path
for exposure in the entertainment industry as an actor? What makes a great reality television star? Do you
get paid a lot of money to be on reality television or anything at all? When you audition for people, what
are looking for really? How about things that you don't want to see?
WEBSITE: JamesKarhu.com
