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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.

All I really wanted to be was a working actor.

Quotes by Paul Rudd

As an actor, you get hired to repeat yourself. It wears you out.

Quotes by Paul McGann

I think basically an actor is a salesman.

Quotes by Paul Lynde

I like it when an actor is secure enough to ask questions, and the director is secure enough not to be threatened by that.

Quotes by Paul Haggis

As an actor, the toughest thing is being subject to circumstance. Meaning: What scripts are out there that are available?

Quotes by Paul Dano

Nobody is a perfect actor.

Quotes by Paul Dano

I don't really know what kind of actor I am.

Quotes by Paul Dano

You can fudge a lot as an actor, but you can't fudge being a parent.

Quotes by Paul Bettany

Frankly, there is no shorter shelf life other than that of a child actor, than that of the ingenue.

Quotes by Patricia Arquette

I'm really a director's actor. I rely heavily on a director.

Quotes by Patricia Clarkson

I think it kind of took being a character actor to kind of now enter into leading ladies.

Quotes by Patricia Clarkson

I have been in the industry for 11 years but still feel excited about my work. That is what keeps any actor going.

Quotes by Parvathy

As an actor, my body is my tool to flesh out the roles I play.

Quotes by Parvathy

I've been an actor since the age of seventeen.

Quotes by Parvathy

I would loved to be called a character actor.

Quotes by Paresh Rawal

An actor is known by his choices, not by his box-office figures.

Quotes by Paresh Rawal

A good comedian has to be a fine actor all around.

Quotes by Paresh Rawal

I feel, as an actor, one must not have inhibitions.

Quotes by Parineeti Chopra

Currently, I work as an actor, but I still love music.

Quotes by Park Bo-gum

I'm a professional actor, not a celebrity.

Quotes by Pam Ferris

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.