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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 because I want my picture taken. I'm an actor because I want to be part of the human exchange.

Quotes by Frances McDormand

I always thought I was a pretty terrible actor.

Quotes by Flea

I'm good at reading people. If I wasn't an actor, I would be a psychologist.

Quotes by Finn Wolfhard

The energy released by it is enormous and it becomes quite addictive, the power between the audience and the actor.

Quotes by Fiona Shaw

I was a child actor. I was this spaz kid diagnosed with ADHD, and I worked all the time.

Quotes by Fergie

I still do commercial work as an actor, which I love, because it's very quick, and it definitely pays my bills.

Quotes by Felicia Day

As an actor, I am extremely fortunate to portray Milkha Singh on the big screen.

Quotes by Farhan Akhtar

When I made my debut as an actor in 'Rock On!' I was confident to get in front of the camera.

Quotes by Farhan Akhtar

My father Kamran Khan was a successful producer, director and actor in B-grade films.

Quotes by Farah Khan

I'm a very proud actor.

Quotes by F. Murray Abraham

I recognize my physical limitations, but I am an actor who is able to transform himself into someone else.

Quotes by Everett McGill

If you lost a major actor because of a broken jaw, the project collapses.

Quotes by Everett McGill

Changing writing styles is like an actor taking on a different part.

Quotes by Evan Hunter

I wanted to be a dramatic actor. I never realized I was funny until I was 20-something.

Quotes by Eugenio Derbez

If an actor is bored, then they are boring to an audience. I definitely don't want to ever be that.

Quotes by Eva Amurri

Every once in a while as an actor, you do something that the kids really like.

Quotes by Ernie Hudson

I was mainly a stage actor. I found film acting mechanical, because it was so technical - there was so much technique with the lamps and the movements of the camera.

Quotes by Erland Josephson

My goal was never to be famous, but to be a consistently working actor.

Quotes by Erin Cummings

I wanted to be a New York City cop before I became an actor.

Quotes by Erik Estrada

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a clown. I didn't want to be an actor, I wanted to join the circus and entertain people.

Quotes by Eric Stonestreet

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.