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Victor Holstein shares the actor's perspective of Hollywood union strikes | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published August 1, 2023 at 12:16 PM CDT

Victor Holstein is a stage and film actor who has appeared on shows like "Chicago Med" and "Chicago P.D." He is also a Central Illinois native. He spoke to Community Voices about the SAG-AFTRA strike and what working-class actors are experiencing in Hollywood.