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Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme

6.120241h 27mRMovieDocumentary

Wannabe actor Zachary Horwitz was desperate to make it big as a movie star. The only thing stopping him was talent. Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme is a juicy true story about deception, denial, and the seductive promise of fame and fortune.

DirectorJoslyn Jensen
ProducersTed Speaker·Matthew Cherchio

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Cast · Directed by Joslyn Jensen

ZAZach Avery
Zach Avery
Self (archive footage)

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Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme is streaming on Hulu and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Kanopy.

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Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.