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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 was a film student. I became an actor, but I thought I'd be pursuing filmmaking originally.

Quotes by Dermot Mulroney

I loved B.I.G., but not like I liked Tupac, because he was an actor, so I related to him.

Quotes by Derek Luke

I've been an actor since I was a kid.

Quotes by Derek Magyar

I approach directing from an actor's standpoint.

Quotes by Derek Magyar

I don't know why every actor doesn't do more plays.

Quotes by Dennis Christopher

There were two things I wanted to be: an actor and a hippie.

Quotes by Dennis Christopher

I'm just a character actor.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

Am I a good actor? I don't think about it. But I'm working on it.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

If I weren't an actor, I'd either be a teacher or a critic.

Quotes by Dennis Haysbert

I decided when I was very young, when I first saw movies, that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Dennis Hopper

I painted from the time I was five years old. I was going to be a painter, an actor, a director, and a writer.

Quotes by Dennis Hopper

I have considered myself a mature actor.

Quotes by DeForest Kelley

I am still seeking to become firmly established as an actor.

Quotes by DeForest Kelley

I fit into the quirky, character class type of actor.

Quotes by Debra Wilson

Ultimately, however, the script an actor enlivens is someone else's words.

Quotes by Debra Winger

I became an actor because I couldn't not.

Quotes by Debra Winger

For an actor, playing one character and transitioning to a completely different one is a dream come true.

Quotes by Dean Norris

The best thing an actor can bring to a role is himself - that's no secret.

Quotes by Dean Winters

I wanted to become an actor so I didn't have to put on a suit and sell insurance.

Quotes by Dean Winters

As an actor, I'd rather turn into Joffrey.

Quotes by Dean-Charles Chapman

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.