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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.

No one was very surprised when I decided to become an actor.

Quotes by Raza Jaffrey

As an actor, I love working with directors. As much as I love working with other actors.

Quotes by Ray Stevenson

I was very conscious of the actor; watched what he did.

Quotes by Ray Walston

But, as an actor, the role that I enjoyed, in terms of really understanding and appreciating this profession, was Anoop Singh’s 'Qissa'.

Quotes by Rasika Dugal

I don’t have much foresight, and I think that’s an asset for an actor.

Quotes by Rasika Dugal

As an actor, it is my job to prepare for the role I am playing.

Quotes by Rasika Dugal

I'm not crazy. I play a lot of crazy characters, but I'm an actor.

Quotes by Randy Quaid

I started doing visual effects for many years, and after that, I became an actor.

Quotes by Rana Daggubati

I am not that big a method actor.

Quotes by Ram Charan

Accept it or not, every star, actor, and director wants to work on larger-than-life films.

Quotes by Ram Charan

Ultimately, cinema is an actor's medium.

Quotes by Ram Gopal Varma

When I believe in an actor, I believe there is something in that actor.

Quotes by Ram Gopal Varma

I think every star was a new actor at one point of time.

Quotes by Ram Gopal Varma

As an actor, there's a bit of you that's decided you want to be looked at and watched, but there's a paradoxical bit that wants to run away.

Quotes by Ralph Fiennes

After becoming an actor, it's the privacy that I miss.

Quotes by Rakul Preet Singh

When an actor constructs reality, it has to be riveting and entertaining. There has to be an emotional connect with the audience.

Quotes by Rajiv Menon

As an actor, one should be aware of all their capabilities. This is important, as films are becoming more realistic.

Quotes by Rajiv Menon

When I was in Class Four, I wanted to be an astronaut. I am still fascinated with the universe. I decided I wanted to be an actor when I was in Class Eight.

Quotes by Rajkummar Rao

I've got my fair share of appreciation, and I've definitely grown as an actor, but I never expected to be an icon.

Quotes by Rajesh Khattar

I'm a storyteller, I'm an actor, an entertainer.

Quotes by Rachel Weisz

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.