A 'self drive' is a name used by tv/film crews for a local actor that is a bit too big for there britches. Usually a 'self drive' is only a
small part of the production. However they demand
far too much attention, are
hard to please and take themselves far too seriously. They are a general pain in the ass for the costume,
hair, make-up, props department and assistant directors who try to assist them. They are far more trouble than the principle actors that are driven to work by a cast driver.
"Just who the hell does that
actor think she is? I've altered her costume three times and she's still
bitching. Fucking Self Drive."
"That Self Drive has caused me more grief in one
day that the lead actors have in a month."