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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.

I'm really into sci-fi. The reason I'm an actor is because of 'Star Wars' - I saw that and I knew that's what I wanted to do. But most of the projects I'm offered as an actor are straightforward dramas,...

Quotes by Ricky Schroder

When I was five, I always told my mom I would want to be an actor.

Quotes by Rick Gonzalez

The whole point about becoming an actor is variety and changing roles.

Quotes by Richard Wilson

I'm an actor and my job is to interpret.

Quotes by Richard Madden

I kind of started 'Game of Thrones' as a really young actor and not a lot on my CV.

Quotes by Richard Madden

As a young actor, I worked with Kevin McNally and have always thought him brilliant.

Quotes by Richard McCabe

Just observing - that's the best skill of all for an actor!

Quotes by Richard McCabe

There's really one character for every actor. The voyage is to find that one character.

Quotes by Richard Gere

When an actor asks you to read his script, your heart sinks. The number of scripts I've been given by actors that are so unbelievably terrible!

Quotes by Richard Grant

I was an actor... or, at least, I was trying to be an actor.

Quotes by Richard Donner

As an actor, I draw from myself.

Quotes by Richard Cabral

'Twin Peaks' was the best job I ever had as an actor.

Quotes by Richard Beymer

I'm not sure I'd hire myself in anything. I certainly couldn't be an actor. That would be terrible. For everyone.

Quotes by Richard Ayoade

I'm a factory-floor actor: I learn the lines, I get there on time.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

I'm becoming more indulgent and less giving as an actor as I get older. I'm immersing myself more in roles emotionally.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

Every actor hopes that the character that they're playing continues to be a challenge throughout their tenure of their show.

Quotes by Reshma Shetty

I've been very lucky as an actor. I have worked all the time. Some shows I do, they get cancelled. Some, they're critically acclaimed, and then they get cancelled. And some, I'm in the last season of this or that....

Quotes by Rena Sofer

As an actor, we have to be so vulnerable that it's really hard to involve yourself with the other aspects of filmmaking.

Quotes by Regina King

I think Russell Crowe is a brilliant actor.

Quotes by Rebel Wilson

Movie making is really, it's a director's medium, it's not even so much an actor's medium.

Quotes by Rebecca Romijn

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.