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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.

Nobody would be an actor if he/she were not charming at some level.

Quotes by Katrina Kaif

When I played 'Annie' in the seventh grade, I knew from then on that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Katie Leclerc

I like Joaquin Phoenix. He's an amazing actor and he's so buff.

Quotes by Katie Leung

For me, as an actor, with any character I'm playing, wardrobe brings a whole other aspect. Once I have the clothing on, it helps the transformation.

Quotes by Katie Cassidy

As an actor, you audition a lot for 'the girlfriend' or the 'hot girl.'

Quotes by Kathryn Newton

My friendship with the great actor and director Alan Rickman did not have a particularly auspicious start.

Quotes by Katharine Viner

I am a total sucker for an actor's autobiography/biography. I have probably read most of them.

Quotes by Kate Fleetwood

Sometimes the better an actor is, the less he's noticed.

Quotes by Kate Jackson

An actor has to do everything, all genres of films.

Quotes by Karthi

For any actor, voice is his strength.

Quotes by Karthik Subbaraj

While growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, I dreamed of becoming many things: an archaeologist, an ambassador, an actor, an author.

Quotes by Karen Hesse

It is a proud moment for any male actor to have thousands of females chasing you.

Quotes by Karan Patel

I've dubbed for my roles in Hindi, English, and Italian. Therefore, I'm used to the process. But, dubbing is hard, especially when you are dubbing for a prominent actor.

Quotes by Kabir Bedi

As an actor, you can play different age ranges and different ethnicities.

Quotes by Justin Chon

I wouldn't even begin to presume that the talent of an able actor is anything like the talents of a prodigious musician.

Quotes by Juliet Stevenson

There was a time when it would be a great scandal if you announced you were going to be an actor.

Quotes by Julian Sands

I think Matthew Rhys is great. I think he's a phenomenal actor.

Quotes by Julia Garner

I am not an 'instant' actor... to really do anything, I've got to try it five or six or a dozen times.

Quotes by Judy Holliday

I don't know one actor that became an actor for healthy reasons.

Quotes by Judge Reinhold

Every once in a while in an actor's life, a cast comes together.

Quotes by Joyce DeWitt

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.