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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 an actor. I can't afford to have a type. I love to mix it up.

Quotes by Eric McCormack

In the end, I'm an actor. I'm paid for what I bring to the screen.

Quotes by Eric Braeden

There's no one more willing to do something than an actor when it comes to perfecting a scene.

Quotes by Eric Braeden

I think 'Humans' has massively improved me as an actor.

Quotes by Emily Berrington

It's definitely one of those things when you decide to be an actor that it would be really cool to be in a Broadway show or a series regular on a hit show.

Quotes by Emily Kinney

If you give an actor any wiggle room to whine in situations where they want to whine, you're gonna whine.

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

I have had a lot of training as an actor, but it's very different than being on set.

Quotes by Eloise Mumford

An agent is a person who is sore because an actor gets 90% of what they make.

Quotes by Elton John

Real-life conduct aside, LaBeouf, a Los Angeles native, has been working steadily as an actor since he was 12 years old.

Quotes by Elvis Mitchell

I'm still very much about being an actor. That's why I'm not married with kids.

Quotes by Elliot Cowan

I've always received a lot of support from my family, particularly for my pursuits as an actor. I'm very lucky.

Quotes by Elliot Knight

I'm an actor and a playwright, and I don't earn much.

Quotes by Ellen McLaughlin

My oldest step-son wants to direct or produce. As far as being an actor, I've already told them they have to wait until they're 18; I won't take them to auditions.

Quotes by Elizabeth Perkins

I have dated an actor or two. I've tried not to, but then, I don't want to be racist against actors.

Quotes by Elizabeth Reaser

I don't have a story about an epiphany in which I suddenly realised I wanted to be an actor. It was much more a case of the idea dawning on me gradually.

Quotes by Elizabeth Debicki

I was not what you'd call a first-class actor, but I did all right.

Quotes by Elia Kazan

I was very intense. I think it's a privilege to be an actor.

Quotes by Elia Kazan

Very often the Group actor is a critic when he's acting and an actor when he's criticizing.

Quotes by Elia Kazan

You have no idea how fragile an actor's self-worth is.

Quotes by Elia Kazan

I am a terrible actor.

Quotes by Ekta Kapoor

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.