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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 not an actor.

Quotes by Jenna Marbles

Every actor just wants good writing.

Quotes by Jeff Daniels

On cable now, the writer is king. Any actor chases that.

Quotes by Jeff Daniels

I don't normally think of a specific actor. I concentrate on the character, and then when we get into pre-production, that's how names come up.

Quotes by Jed Mercurio

I don't think there is much left that I can explore as an actor.

Quotes by Jeetendra

When you're an actor, actually, you shouldn't come up with too many ideas.

Quotes by Jean-Louis Trintignant

In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.

Quotes by Jean Cocteau

I can't wait to be an 80-year-old actor. I think I'll be really good at that point!

Quotes by Jason Ralph

It's 90 percent rejection, being an actor.

Quotes by Jason Robards

It's part of an actor's equipment to project a voice.

Quotes by Jason Robards

Directors get to fire on many more cylinders than an actor.

Quotes by Jason Alexander

When it comes down to it, I'm kind of a nerdy actor.

Quotes by Janina Gavankar

I haven't even watched that many movies; I'm, like, a weird actor.

Quotes by Jane Levy

I didn't have any desire to be an actor until right before I did it.

Quotes by Jamie Sives

I think anybody can be a good actor.

Quotes by Jamie Kennedy

I've probably wanted to be a rapper since I was a teenager. I was an actor and comedian and stuff, but I always wanted to rap, it was another outlet.

Quotes by Jamie Kennedy

Being an actor, you are recognized for being somebody else, whereas these books are distilled from me.

Quotes by Jamie Lee Curtis

I worked at the New York Civil Liberties Union as a starving actor in the early '80s. I was in love with what they were doing.

Quotes by Jamey Sheridan

Any good actor is a character actor.

Quotes by James Remar

I'm not an actor who is often asked to be in period things.

Quotes by James Nesbitt

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.