I have to say no, when I first wanted to be an actor I knew a lot of it was about who you know, and luck. Very little of it is based on talent these days, just look at orlando bloom, its sad but true. You've just got to get your name out there, it's suprisingly easier than you think, just get talking to actors/directors on the set if you're doing extra work, and sooner or later someones going to get annoyed and give you a part just to shut you up, lol.