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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, and so of course I want to see TV companies making good dramas. I want that to be a priority.

Quotes by David Jason

One of the reasons that I needed to become an actor was that I didn't have any self-confidence.

Quotes by David Jason

I'm not a crisis actor.

Quotes by David Hogg

It doesn't behoove you as an actor to sit around and worry.

Quotes by David Denman

In addition to being an extraordinary actor, Bryan Cranston is a really generous guy and also very funny.

Quotes by David Costabile

Most actors spend a lot of time training themselves to be an actor. And I kind of didn't do that.

Quotes by David Carradine

I'm analytical as an actor, and one of the things Quentin did was free me from that.

Quotes by David Carradine

I went from a guy, kind of a working actor, a supporting player, to magazine covers and being offered the studio pictures really quickly. Nobody was comfortable with it. I wasn't really comfortable with it.

Quotes by David Caruso

I didn't grow up as child actor.

Quotes by David Boreanaz

Because the intention wasn't always to be an actor, that hasn't been my number one guiding principle.

Quotes by David Alpay

I never did anything as an actor that I was extremely proud of.

Quotes by Dave Madden

As an actor, you don't want to be typecast, because Hollywood is so quick to put you in things that you've succeeded in before.

Quotes by Danny McBride

The auditioning process is one in which the actor gets very little information about almost every element of it.

Quotes by Danny Strong

I never thought about being an actor.

Quotes by Danny Glover

I had no ambition to become an actor at all.

Quotes by Danny Huston

No actor in the world started off at the top.

Quotes by Daniela Ruah

I would suggest it to any actor to get some movement classes because it really, really makes a difference.

Quotes by Daniela Ruah

As an actor, I love to play a good crying scene.

Quotes by Danielle Rose Russell

I really feel that Hong Kong is my home, and Hong Kong is my identity as an actor.

Quotes by Daniel Wu

I think any actor worth their salt wants to show as much versatility as they possibly can.

Quotes by Daniel Radcliffe

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.