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

Quotes by Don Rickles

My favorite actor is Wallace Beery.

Quotes by Don Johnson

Every actor is like, 'I could direct!'

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

I stand to learn more working as an actor with really talented people than I do by directing a feature.

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

I'm not going to get better as an actor working on bad stuff.

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

I'm certainly a young actor. I'm certainly those two things. Actually, I'm not even young anymore; I'm 29. So, I'm an actor.

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

One of the exciting and enjoyable aspects of acting is being in the environment with another actor.

Quotes by Dominic Cooper

I hope to be an actor and never retire.

Quotes by Dominic Monaghan

No actor can refuse a combination of a good story, a Balaji production, and the show being aired on Star Plus.

Quotes by Divyanka Tripathi

There is a vast difference in the pay package of every actor. Actors are also exploited at various levels, but when we are established, we get paid fairly well. But at times, if an actor asks for a hike, he/she...

Quotes by Divyanka Tripathi

To be an actor wasn't something that seemed realistic. I started late; I was about 19.

Quotes by Diego Klattenhoff

I was a child actor in radio, and there's not many of us left.

Quotes by Dick Van Patten

I've probably had more jobs than any other actor living.

Quotes by Dick Van Patten

Growing up I wanted to be a mixture of Audrey Hepburn and Lucille Ball. Apparently I told my mum when I was eight that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Dianna Agron

There is no such thing as a Bollywood hero or Hollywood hero. All you see on the screen is the lead actor's interpretation of the role that has been conceived by the writer.

Quotes by Dhanush

If I was not an actor, I would have been working in a five star hotel as a chef.

Quotes by Dhanush

As an actor, I do not want to stick to a particular route.

Quotes by Dhanush

Working with Kajol was a delight, as we complemented each other. She is a seasoned actor, and there is so much to learn from her.

Quotes by Dhanush

I learned so much, and I feel I have grown as an actor and as a person.

Quotes by Dhanush

I think for any actor, for the roles they deeply, truly want? They always have to audition for them.

Quotes by Devon Bostick

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.