Basically, there are a number of various skill sets that could be very advantageous to posses when it comes to acting. You may like to spend some time learning the basics of other skills, as you never know when they may come in handy.
Recently, I knew of a television series being shot locally, which was a period piece and involved a great deal of sword play. I knew virtually nothing of handling a sword, but I knew I wanted to audition for this series and have a good shot at it. So, I took a fencing course. I learnt how to better handle a sword with an opponent (and plenty of other cool stuff). But my intention was not to become a great fencer, all I wanted was some experience that would be noticeable on my resume and at an audition. This would give me a slight edge over much of my competition.
Some extra valuable skills might include:
Horse riding
Martial arts (Judo, Aikido, Kung Fu, Karate, etc.)
Boxing
Kick Boxing
Public speaking (also great for confidence building)
Gymnastics
Dancing
Skating (ice/roller)
Motorbike riding
Fencing / Swordsmanship
Gun handling
Stunt work
Animal handling
Playing a musical instrument
Comedy classes (make sure it’s a reputable teacher) -comedy timing can be a very valuable skill to have.
Learn to cook - actually that's more important so you can eat, not so much for acting...lol
It's not important that you become an expert at these skills, just knowledgeable and experienced. Any one of these skill sets added to your actor’s toolbox could be that one thing sets you apart in an audition and could eventually allow you to play the required role with more realism and confidence.
Action = Success!
"Success is a journey not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome" - Arthur Ashe 1943-1993, African-American Tennis Player
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