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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.

The idea of an actor is that you should be able to play anything.

Quotes by Eileen Atkins

No, I'm not a very methodologically pure actor.

Quotes by Edward Norton

I was a terrible actor. The analytical part of my mind never quite let go.

Quotes by Edward Hall

What I want to be is an actor, not a star.

Quotes by Edward Albert

My job isn't about pursuing fame and then becoming an actor. It's about becoming an actor, and if fame follows suit, that's fine.

Quotes by Ed Speleers

To be respected as an actor it doesn't help to be seen out in the clubs.

Quotes by Ed Westwick

I am not a method actor, though I studied for a year with Lee Strasburg.

Quotes by Ed Asner

I'm not a wealthy person because I was never a star. I was a working actor and a supporting actor.

Quotes by Ed Begley, Jr.

I don't really think of myself as an actor.

Quotes by Dylan Moran

I'm passionate about being an actor, but I'm definitely not passionate about being a sex symbol.

Quotes by Dustin Clare

I decided to become an actor because I was failing in school and I needed the credits.

Quotes by Dustin Hoffman

My true goal was to be an actor, was to be on TV. I wanted nothing more.

Quotes by Drew Scott

I went to UCF in Florida in Orlando. I went for advertising and public relations. I moved out to California my senior year because I knew I wanted to be an actor, but I also wanted to finish school and...

Quotes by Drew Seeley

I am an actor through and through.

Quotes by Dougray Scott

I dreamt of being an actor ever since I was young.

Quotes by Douglas Booth

It's not like I'm the lead actor or anything. But it's really cool to be in a Steven Soderbergh movie.

Quotes by Donovan Mitchell

I think every actor wants to try out different things.

Quotes by Donnie Yen

Like any other actor, I draw on life experience.

Quotes by Donnie Yen

I don't want to be just considered a breakout comedic supporting actor. I want to be a breakout actor in anything that's a lead.

Quotes by Donald Faison

Well, I call myself an actor. I always wanted to be one.

Quotes by Don Rickles

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.