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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.

The world seems concerned with Pakistan primarily as an actor in global attempts to combat terrorism.

Quotes by Mohsin Hamid

I do agree that when a singer sings all the songs for one actor in a film, the impact is much better.

Quotes by Mohit Chauhan

I am a complete director's actor.

Quotes by Mithila Palkar

I'm going to be an actor.

Quotes by Mitch Gaylord

I really love being a character actor.

Quotes by Missi Pyle

I don't think anybody planned for me to be an actor. I didn't. I didn't know this was what I was going to do.

Quotes by Missy Peregrym

I know as an actor there is a certain liberation auditioning for a role that has no beauty requirements.

Quotes by Mireille Enos

In L.A. everyone is an actor. In Texas, everyone's a musician.

Quotes by Minka Kelly

I've been a musician longer than I've been an actor.

Quotes by Minnie Driver

I was either going to be an actor, a Naval aviator, or a pediatric surgeon. Those were the three things that I wanted to do.

Quotes by Milo Ventimiglia

In the beginning, I was actually embarrassed to admit that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Mickey Sumner

In nighttime series, the actor gets billing up front on every episode.

Quotes by Michael Zaslow

If I hadn't become an actor, I would've pursued a race-car driving career.

Quotes by Michael Trucco

I didn't become an actor to become a celebrity.

Quotes by Michael T. Weiss

The best-kept secret about Don Johnson is the fact that he is a terrific actor.

Quotes by Michael Mann

As an actor, one of my greatest fears is losing my memory.

Quotes by Michael Learned

I just wanted to be a working character actor.

Quotes by Michael Horse

Every actor I know wants to be a pop star.

Quotes by Michael Hutchence

I've been working professionally as an actor since I was 20. That's going to be 25 years soon. So, that's a veteran. That's a big-time veteran. I've had some great successes, and I've had some not-successes.

Quotes by Michael Imperioli

I ended up an actor, did my first professional union gig in 1974, and I've been doing it ever since.

Quotes by Michael Ironside

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.