Channing Tatum says he earned his place as an actor after 'Roofman'

Channing Tatum says his performance in "Roofman," which tells the true story of a man who robbed dozens of McDonald's and hid out in a toy store, helped the stripper-turned-actor overcome "imposter syndrome."

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"I was getting (acting) jobs before I knew anything of what I was doing," Tatum told reporters Sunday, a day after the film's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

"I think I've struggled with imposter syndrome," added the 45-year-old actor, who worked as a stripper before being hired for fashion modeling, which ultimately led to acting.

"For the very first time, maybe even on this movie, I feel like I've actually earned my seat at the table," Tatum said.

"Roofman" recounts the life of Jeffrey Manchester, who served in the US Army but struggled when he returned to civilian life in North Carolina, including financially.