“A minute is a measure of time, but a moment is a measure of meaning.” Russell Hornsby spoke these words to actors at our studio in December 2025, and he’s now sharing his talents with actors in Atlanta, offering a weekend intensive designed to help actors ground and fine-tune their craft while creating performances that awe and inspire.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS

• WHEN: FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH - SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH

• WHERE: ActHer Studios | 1705 Enterprise Way Suite 107, Marietta, GA 30067

• COST: $750/person ( 16 actors max) | $200/person/day for observers

• WHAT: A weekend intensive that will challenge, push, change, provoke and inspire actors’ artistry. Actors will learn:

  • tools to ground their performance that drive connection

  • how to apply backstory to the present moment

  • awareness in their connection/disconnections

  • tools to build confidence in their choices

  • how to trust what they naturally bring to a performance

  • how to understand the character’s point-of-view

• HOW: Email actHerstudios@gmail.com to register. Once you register you will receive information with more specific details you’ll need to know for the workshop.

Russell Hornsby….

“It ain’t bragging if you can do it!” Those were the words spoken to actor Russell Hornsby by his mother, the late Eva Redd Hornsby, and it’s been the power behind his talent that’s shaped his phenomenal career. Actor Russell Hornsby has amassed a catalog of film, television, and stage credits that any actor would envy. From comedies to science fiction to dramas and stage plays, his craftsmanship has always rung sharp and true. 

Hornsby is currently starring in Tis So Sweet opposite Taraji P. Henson in the Netflix original film due out this year.  Most recently, Hornsby starred in the Starz's drama BLACK MAFIA FAMILY from G-Unit Films and Television in conjunction with Lionsgate while also starring in Blumhouse feature film Woman In The Yard.  He can also be seen as Don King in Hulu's Mike Tyson mini-series IRON MIKE and starring in Searchlight Pictures' THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT opposite Aujanue Ellis, Uzo Aduba, and Sanaa Lathan.

Hornsby starred in the Oscar-nominated film FENCES, opposite Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, with a powerhouse presentation of his character Lyons, whom Hornsby played in the Broadway revival of FENCES in 2010, also with Washington & Davis. Hornsby also starred opposite Regina King in the critically acclaimed Netflix mini-series SEVEN SECONDS, from Veena Sud (“The Killing”), appeared in an arc in Showtime’s THE AFFAIR and in the box office hit sequel CREED II opposite Michael B. Jordan. Additionally, Hornsby has received an outpouring of praise for his award buzzworthy role in the Fox 2000 film THE HATE U GIVE. Russell also starred in the Fox series PROVEN INNOCENT from showrunner Danny Strong and in the titular role in NBC’s LINCOLN RHYME: HUNT FOR THE BONE COLLECTOR. 

Also known for fighting to keep humanity safe from things that go bump in the night in his role as hard-nosed Detective Hank Griffin on NBC’s smash hit supernatural police procedural GRIMM. Hornsby is no stranger to American living rooms having starred in numerous television projects including the acclaimed ABC Family drama LINCOLN HEIGHTS as police officer Eddie Sutton, as well as Luke in HBO’s IN TREATMENT, opposite Gabriel Byrne.

Hornsby’s other film credits include roles in the Jim Sheridan directed GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ and the Sundance Grand Jury Award nominated LUV from director Sheldon Candis.

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Hornsby attended the theatre program at Boston University and spent a summer studying at the British Academy of Dramatic Arts at Oxford University.