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Actor Quotes

The craft, nerves, and quiet discipline of acting.

These actor quotes capture the appeal of the work itself over the discomfort of interviews, the rehearsal room as the real proving ground, and the personal risk of choosing acting as a career in the first place. See Character for more on building a role.

My work as an actor is limited by the voice of the director and the writing.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

I always had an actor within me.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

As an actor, I feel one should use his look to trick people.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

It's not a matter of being choosy as an actor but a matter of liking the right script.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Always Quotes

Like any other actor, I want to be part of good projects.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I had never thought I would be an actor.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I'm very happy to be a working actor.

Quotes by Adina Porter

I'm a working actor, and I want to stay a working actor, and I want everybody happy.

Quotes by Adina Porter

I'm a working actor, and I'm really appreciative to be a working actor, but it's another level when you're a working actor with the likes of Sarah Paulson and Angela Bassett.

Quotes by Adina Porter

Being Quotes

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Grassroots projects are what keep you alive as an actor.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

In every shoot, between the actor and the director there is manipulation. I'm not saying that negatively. It's healthy.

Quotes by Adele Exarchopoulos

Auditioning is extremely bizarre. Just being an actor is extremely bizarre, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Quotes by Adelaide Kane

If you're a plumber, you plumb. I'm an actor. I act.

Quotes by Adam West

Character Quotes

I would hate to be a bitter, aging actor.

Quotes by Adam West

'Raiders of the Lost Ark' is my favorite movie, and it's why I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Adam Scott

I came to Los Angeles to be an actor, which is, at best, a gamble.

Quotes by Adam Scott

I thought I would be a dramatic actor - everyone starts that way.

Quotes by Adam Scott

Being an actor is just kind of embarrassing.

Quotes by Adam Scott

Good Quotes

I don't ever feel like I'm being an actor.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes reveal about the life of an actor?
They touch on the simple joy of the work itself, the contrast between acting and being interviewed, the importance of rehearsal, and how big a personal shift becoming an actor can be. For more reflections on identity, see our Being quotes.
Is there a quote about enjoying the work of acting itself?
Yes — it says, "One of the things I enjoyed the most is just working as an actor."
Does one quote compare acting to being interviewed?
Yes. It says, "I believe it's easier to be an actor. Somehow, interviewing seems to be intrusive on people's lives." For more on the craft of acting, check out our Character quotes.
Is there a quote about the importance of rehearsal?
Yes — it states, "The rehearsal is where it all happens for an actor." If you enjoy quotes about dedication to a craft, our Always quotes are worth a look.
Does one quote describe becoming an actor as a big life change?
Yes, it says, "My becoming an actor was a massive shift for me, and a terrifying one." For more on embracing big life changes, see our Good quotes.

Browse Being or Good for more perspectives on performance and identity.