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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

Netflix actor reveals desperate need for work to get health insurance

  • The 32-year-old actor Jack Haven, known for roles in Netflix 's drama Atypical and the Cannes Queer Palm winner Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, has issued an urgent public plea for acting work.
  • Haven explained in a social media video that they are in an emergency situation, needing to earn $4,000 by the end of the month to qualify for Screen Actors Guild health insurance starting in January.
  • To secure health insurance through the Screen Actors Guild, union members must typically hit a minimum threshold of annual covered earnings between $25,950 and $28,933 or complete a set number of credited work days.
  • In the appeal, Haven expressed willingness to undertake almost any job on a production set, offering skills including singing, dancing, and performing with a British accent.
  • Fans on social media expressed surprise and support over Haven's situation, praising the actor's talent following recent critical acclaim for their work.

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