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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.

A lot of what I think I do as a director is try to give everything over to the actor. So I disappear.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

I admire Cate Blanchett as an actor: that's my ultimate goal. To be as good as she is!

Quotes by Indiana Evans

An actor matures with experiences, and the more the emotions he/she has been through, the greater the intensity of performances.

Quotes by Indira Varma

Musical types tend to combine the burden of the author with the burden of the actor.

Quotes by Iggy Pop

I mean, I'm an actor. I do what comes along.

Quotes by Ian McShane

Every actor has to love and loathe the character he plays.

Quotes by Ian McShane

It's really good to be a working actor.

Quotes by Ian Harding

You're spoilt as an actor if you are in that small percentage that works regularly.

Quotes by Iain Glen

I've been aware of the work I do as an actor being directorial in feel.

Quotes by Iain Glen

Maybe I'm a better actor when I know there's going to be an older woman involved.

Quotes by Hunter Parrish

As an actor, to do all sorts of different films is great.

Quotes by Hugo Weaving

As an actor, I would love to do an out and out comedy.

Quotes by Huma Qureshi

I've been a huge fan of Kate Winslet, and have watched all her films. She is such a solid actor and I look up to her.

Quotes by Huma Qureshi

I don't consider myself a good actor.

Quotes by Hrithik Roshan

Alex Skarsgard is a dream actor.

Quotes by Howard Deutch

As much as I'd love to be a successful actor, the thought of being recognised in the street is petrifying.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

I did a short film with Donald Glover for one of his Childish Gambino projects, and Flying Lotus was an actor in it.

Quotes by Hiro Murai

As an actor, I want to explore films.

Quotes by Hiten Tejwani

Roles make the actor.

Quotes by Hill Harper

Where do I fit in? That's something I think about as an actor, especially as an actor from a minority community.

Quotes by Himesh Patel

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.