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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, it's so, so rewarding and so pleasing to not be reprimanded.

Quotes by Joshua Sasse

'Scandal' is certainly different from anything else I've been involved with as an actor.

Quotes by Joshua Malina

I'm a person and an actor that's constantly unsatisfied. I'm always reaching for something higher.

Quotes by Josh Segarra

I trained as an actor in London and went to Mountview Conservatory, as it was called then, and lived there for eleven years.

Quotes by Josh Dallas

I'm not an actor; I'm a judge.

Quotes by Joseph Wapner

I was convinced there as only one actor to play Templeton the Rat, and that was Tony Randall.

Quotes by Joseph Barbera

I'm not a star, I'm an actor - there's a difference!

Quotes by Jonathan Pryce

As an actor you have one great fear: pimples!

Quotes by Jonathan Brandis

Somehow I seem to have been gently bypassed as a serious actor.

Quotes by Jon Pertwee

I can be in 20 movies. But I'll never be an actor.

Quotes by Jon Stewart

It's awesome when people even notice that I'm an actor.

Quotes by Jon Huertas

I think William H. Macy is the best actor in Hollywood.

Quotes by Johnny Messner

I've always identified as an actor. That's what I set out to do.

Quotes by Johnny Flynn

I had delusions of being a 'serious actor,' and I wanted to pursue those delusions.

Quotes by John Wesley Shipp

I'm not an instinctive actor.

Quotes by John Thaw

The word 'career' and 'actor' really don't fit in the same paragraph, let alone sentence. There is no career structure for actors.

Quotes by John Rhys-Davies

I'm supposed to be a pretty good theater actor.

Quotes by John Malkovich

Got through it without fluffing, that's the main thing any actor can hope for.

Quotes by John Leeson

I don't have actor training myself.

Quotes by John Hawkes

It's important to do research. I do that in every play, every actor does.

Quotes by John Gilpin

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.