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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 used to joke I was a point-and-click actor. My whole process has been about trusting your instincts and hitting your mark.

Quotes by Daniel Radcliffe

As an actor, I was often shielded from the big-picture decisions. But as a producer, I experience all the conversations where there's pushback or a difference of opinion.

Quotes by Daniel Dae Kim

I always wanted to be an actor, but my top three favorite actors of all time are Al Pacino, James Dean and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Quotes by Dane DeHaan

You can learn a lot from somebody's video bio: if you're not going to gel with the actor or a crew.

Quotes by Dana Brunetti

I always wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Dan Stevens

I'm a very physical actor.

Quotes by Dan Fogler

I'm an actor.

Quotes by Dan Butler

The actor has a constant problem of personal identity.

Quotes by Cyril Cusack

What really makes it fun for an actor is when the script is good.

Quotes by D. B. Sweeney

I'm a character actor but unlike a lot of character actors, I don't look radically different from film to film and there was a bunch of them at once.

Quotes by Curtis Armstrong

For an actor to have a role that they're recognized and remembered for over the years, it's unusual. It's very lucky if it happens once - and it's luck that it's happened to me a couple of times.

Quotes by Curtis Armstrong

My vision had always been that I was gonna be a stage actor and that was it.

Quotes by Curtis Armstrong

I never wanted to be an actor until about three years ago when I realised it was what I liked doing.

Quotes by Craig Roberts

I very rarely get nervous as an actor. Very rarely.

Quotes by Corin Nemec

I'm more than an actor. I'm an icon, an industry.

Quotes by Corey Feldman

An actor remembers his first piece of published praise. It is written on his heart.

Quotes by Conrad Veidt

What use is there for a biography of myself? I'm just a movie actor.

Quotes by Conrad Veidt

I'm not a big method actor. I'm much more superficial.

Quotes by Colin Quinn

Actually, I didn't plan to be an actor.

Quotes by Coco Martin

I've learned that, as an actor, I have a responsibility to my audience.

Quotes by Coco Martin

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.