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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 have never taken myself that seriously as an actor.

Quotes by Owen Wilson

I wanted to be a stuntman. I didn't really want to be an actor. I took classes when I was younger, but I really sucked.

Quotes by Osric Chau

Every actor in his heart believes everything bad that's printed about him.

Quotes by Orson Welles

I feel really privileged to be an actor, to be paid to do something I love.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

The role of an actor is to make every character believable.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

For a found-footage-style movie, there's a definite advantage in using unknowns, because it helps sell the illusion that it's real. A known actor would get in the way of the suspension of disbelief.

Quotes by Oren Peli

Fat noses have no place in the Hindi film industry. But it is not so in the West - otherwise, Anthony Quinn would have never been an actor.

Quotes by Om Puri

I think of myself as an actor.

Quotes by Oliver Platt

It's a fight for every actor to surpass what they have done in their previous film, especially when it is accepted hugely.

Quotes by Nushrat Bharucha

An actor is most vulnerable at the lowest point of his career.

Quotes by Nushrat Bharucha

As an actor, you have to have your history.

Quotes by Nora Dunn

My goal has been to be a great character actor.

Quotes by Nolan Gerard Funk

I've no apprehensions and inhibitions as an actor.

Quotes by Nithya Menen

I don't think I am really awesome. I think I have basic qualification to be an actor.

Quotes by Nithya Menen

I moved across the country to become an actor, not an academic type.

Quotes by Noah Centineo

Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

As an actor, secrets and obstacles fuel the character.

Quotes by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

It's a lot easier, I think, to be an actor in a movie than to spin a joke on a sitcom.

Quotes by Nicole Sullivan

Derek Jacobi is probably our finest actor.

Quotes by Nicola Walker

I have been an actor now for 40 years having worked in over 10 countries and three languages.

Quotes by Nick Mancuso

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.