How many people pursue a career in acting? And what are the statistics of becoming a successful actor?

Please don't be mad at my answer, my drama teacher tells all of his classes this and I couldn't find exact stats but I have a feeling my teacher was right.

If you want to be successful as in Brad Pitt, Hugh Laurie, Kate Hudson famous? Your chances are slim... you may have a better chance of being struck by lightning.

But, successful as in you have food and can get jobs, you have a much better chance of that.

I found a website that has some statistics stuff that may help you out some: Actors, Producers, and Directors (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos093.htm)

Don't get me wrong you can do whatever you want as long as you put your mind to it. Good luck with everything!

Gosh I wish we could all be famous cause I got some acting skills, singing and guitar on my side... lol Darn Angelina!

Gosh I wish we could all be famous cause I got some acting skills, singing and guitar on my side...lol Darn Angelina!

Well it never hurts to try :D