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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 didn't feel compromised as an actor, and allowed other people's fingerprints all over that aspect.

Quotes by Gregory Harrison

My father Arun Ahuja was an actor, and he did films as a hero.

Quotes by Govinda

I started to think maybe I could become an actor, but I didn't have the confidence.

Quotes by Gong Yoo

I never thought about becoming an actor. Even when I applied for university, I didn't choose theater as a major to become an actor.

Quotes by Gong Yoo

Claude Rains was what we call an actor's actor. He was very involved with himself and his performance.

Quotes by Gloria Stuart

I'm an actor, that's my contribution.

Quotes by Glenn Close

As an actor, I go where the good writing is. That's the bottom line.

Quotes by Glenn Close

It's a tough journey as an actor in Los Angeles.

Quotes by Glen Powell

I'm definitely not the same actor that I was when I was 9 years old, and that's because my intentions, my goals, aspirations, or whatever were different.

Quotes by Giovanni Ribisi

I think all Latino actors want to be storytellers first. I want to be an actor first, and then I want to be Latina.

Quotes by Gina Rodriguez

It only happens once - that an actor is suddenly recognised as the star they are.

Quotes by Gillian Armstrong

To be a character actor is to be open, to be a chameleon.

Quotes by Giancarlo Esposito

It's certain that the death of an actor can be on a television screen playing the same thing every week.

Quotes by Giancarlo Esposito

An actor without a playwright is like a hole without a doughnut.

Quotes by George Jean Nathan

If I were very handsome, maybe I'd have been an actor.

Quotes by George Cukor

I'm a Method actor. I spent years training for the drinking and carousing I had to do in this film.

Quotes by George Clooney

I always felt thrilled and amazed that I could put actor on my tax form.

Quotes by Geoffrey Rush

I've never thought that what I do as an actor does anything for anybody, other than making them laugh once in a while.

Quotes by Geoff Stults

I was trained to be an actor, not a star. I was trained to play roles, not to deal with fame and agents and lawyers and the press.

Quotes by Gene Hackman

As a model you do play a certain role and you know as an actor you play another role.

Quotes by Gemma Ward

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.