Both professions resonate well with your 5 name number and 5 birthdate number.

The number 5 represents expression of personal freedom and welcomes change more than any other number. 5 is a facile number and tends to respond quickly to changing situations.

A successful acting career probably will require some politics. A successful political career undoubtedly requires acting skill.

If acting and politics both appeal to you equally, you might begin in the direction that's easiest. Because both professions contain aspects of the other, careers can be changed later on.