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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.

A star is different, and an actor is different. But there is an actor in every star, and they, too, look for challenging roles to satisfy the actor in them.

Quotes by S. S. Rajamouli

At 27, it's great to get to a place where I'm not an actor for hire anymore.

Quotes by Ryan Phillippe

Every actor turns everything round to their character.

Quotes by Ruth Wilson

That's an actor's dream to get something meaty and juicy and challenging to work on.

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

I don't have an 'actor cry.'

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

Reality is, I'm an actor and an entertainer, and I really wouldn't know what to do with another profession.

Quotes by Russell Crowe

I'm an actor of the theater.

Quotes by Russell Hornsby

Honestly, I would not advise any actor necessarily, if he was really thinking of his career, to come out.

Quotes by Rupert Everett

Tortured characters are, I think, an actor's dream.

Quotes by Ruben Blades

I'm not a method actor, but I'm a big research kind of actor.

Quotes by Ruben Santiago-Hudson

I'm an actor who appreciates direction.

Quotes by Ruby Dee

Chefs don't have a union. We don't have a Screen Actor's Guild.

Quotes by Roy Choi

When I was younger, I had no idea that I would be an actor. I had an interest in it, but I never actually did it. I didn't really expect it to be a career path.

Quotes by Ross Butler

TV is very much a producer and writer or creator-driven machine in the States. And I'm the kind of actor that needs to be pushed and have someone on my case a little bit, so I suffer from that.

Quotes by Rose Byrne

I taught myself to listen and kind of regurgitate what I was surrounded by, and it's been a wonderful tool to have as an actor.

Quotes by Rose Leslie

I'm not a solid enough actor to have techniques.

Quotes by Rory Culkin

Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't become an actor. If perhaps I'd stayed on at university and become an academic.

Quotes by Rory Kinnear

I was editing for Kunal Kapoor when I got my first film 'Jaan Tere Naam' as lead actor.

Quotes by Ronit Roy

I've been a professional actor for almost 40 years.

Quotes by Ron Perlman

I'd wanted to be an actor from the age of five.

Quotes by Ron Moody

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.