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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 started to act in highschool and became a professional actor at 19.

Quotes by Nick Mancuso

I've been working steadily as an actor since around 1998. I wasn't well known in the public, but I was a dependable working journeyman.

Quotes by Nick Offerman

An actor is someone who pretends to be somebody else. A movie star is somebody who pretends that somebody else is them.

Quotes by Nicholas Meyer

I had no intention of being an actor.

Quotes by Nelsan Ellis

I am an actor, I can do any role.

Quotes by Neena Gupta

I think any actor should be aware of where they're starting to stretch into what's not truthful.

Quotes by Naveen Andrews

A film is a director's vision... there is, however, much input an actor or actress can have.

Quotes by Natasha Richardson

Today's films are so technological that an actor becomes starved for roles that deal with human relationships.

Quotes by Natalie Wood

It’s part of my challenge as an actor, not only speaking English but speaking Spanish with a Mexican accent.

Quotes by Natalia Reyes

I am a better cook than actor.

Quotes by Nana Patekar

Bipasha is a very sincere and professional actor.

Quotes by Nana Patekar

I have always wanted to be an actor. I was just five when I started acting.

Quotes by Nana Patekar

I learn everything with my every film. If we stop learning, we would stop growing as an actor.

Quotes by Naga Chaitanya

I want to be known as an actor who can do all kinds of roles.

Quotes by Naga Chaitanya

I feel that I have grown so much as an actor being on 'Homeland.'

Quotes by Morena Baccarin

I try to be a good, diligent actor.

Quotes by Moon Bloodgood

I never wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Moon Bloodgood

Look, I'm not odd. I'm just trying to be an actor; not a movie star, an actor.

Quotes by Montgomery Clift

An actor works with their soul and their thought.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

I actually went to college with Adam Sandler. He was a dramatic actor, too!

Quotes by Molly Shannon

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.