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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'm probably more of a stand-up comedian than an actor.

Quotes by Kevin Nealon

As an actor, there are so many different people to hide behind.

Quotes by Kevin Connolly

I don't think I'm even close to fulfilling my potential. And I think also that, unlike a pianist or a flutist, an actor has an instrument that is constantly changing.

Quotes by Kerry Washington

I've been lucky - I've been an actor for eight years and I've never been out of work.

Quotes by Kent McCord

Most parts that can be played by one actor can equally well be played by another, but not this.

Quotes by Kenneth More

An actor has power, and their power is very simple: it's the power to say no.

Quotes by Ken Stott

Producers and directors think they have the power, but what they think of as the weakest link, the actor, is all-powerful.

Quotes by Ken Stott

I went to a foreign country as a Japanese actor, not a Hollywood actor. This takes courage.

Quotes by Ken Watanabe

Maybe in another life I would have liked to have been a dancer. But I was a cheeky chappy who wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Kelvin Fletcher

As an actor, you always have aspirations to play different roles.

Quotes by Kelvin Fletcher

Personally, sometimes I'll lament the journey of an Asian-American actor, walking into audition rooms in 1999.

Quotes by Kelvin Yu

I can't remember life before I was an actor. In fact, I was an actor before I knew what it was to be an actor.

Quotes by Kellie Martin

It happens a lot that a name actor will be signed on to a project in its germ stage.

Quotes by Kelly Asbury

Acting is really not what I'm interested in. I'm not an aspiring actor and you should be able to tell.

Quotes by Keith Hernandez

Actually, I wanted to be an actor when I was two years old.

Quotes by Keith David

My whole life, I always wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Keith David

I believe each actor is versatile and different, so you can't compare them.

Quotes by Keerthy Suresh

As an actor, I probably fall into more of the sidekick/best friend/doctor/lawyer category.

Quotes by Keiko Agena

As an ethnic actor, I still feel I can't be in 'Downton Abbey' or in period dramas.

Quotes by Kayvan Novak

Stanley Tucci is a classy actor, and Ian Holm is very short but equally classy - and both are also amazing.

Quotes by Kayvan Novak

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.