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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.

As an actor, you strive to show versatility.

Quotes by Luke Perry

Nic Hoult is just such a brilliant actor.

Quotes by Lucy Boynton

I'm an actor so I've been pursuing movies and I have some TV series ideas to pitch too.

Quotes by Lucas Cruikshank

It's the life of an actor to always be questioning, always be wondering. There is no occupation in the world less dependable.

Quotes by Louise Linton

I've wanted to be an actor since I was six, and I'm going to be an actor until I'm 66.

Quotes by Louise Linton

Every actor has a natural animosity toward every other actor, present or absent, living or dead.

Quotes by Louise Brooks

I would rather be called a character actor than a star.

Quotes by Louis Jourdan

'The Hulk' was the beginning of me, a platform as an actor to grow.

Quotes by Lou Ferrigno

To be a Dumont actor was considered to be a great honor for an actor, yet it also had its disadvantages.

Quotes by Leon Askin

From that moment on I knew my profession in life was and has remained until today an actor's life.

Quotes by Leon Askin

Directors and producers were afraid of a Dumont actor while at the same time they admired him.

Quotes by Leon Askin

A Dumont actor was considered to be too stilted - the way we Dumont actors used to speak.

Quotes by Leon Askin

I'm part of that generation that grew up watching TV, and being an actor was all about being on TV or being in films.

Quotes by Lennie James

I was an actor for over a year before I ever saw a play.

Quotes by Len Cariou

Finding a good kid actor is like finding a needle in a massive haystack.

Quotes by Lee Unkrich

I knew what I wanted to be at 8 years old - an actor!

Quotes by Lea Michele

My vocation is I do what I do. I'm an actor; that's what I do.

Quotes by Laurence Fishburne

From a very young age, I wanted to be an actor, but I lived in a very small town in Florida where there weren't any opportunities for that.

Quotes by Lauren Miller

Harry Hadden-Paton is just a lovely actor and an incredible person.

Quotes by Lauren Ambrose

I'm an actor before I'm anything else.

Quotes by Lauren Ambrose

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.