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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.

My goal has always been to be a working actor.

Quotes by Bryan Cranston

I appreciate my role as an actor much more after I direct because it's just easier.

Quotes by Bryan Cranston

I didn't go to L.A. because I wanted to move to California. I went to L.A. to work as an actor.

Quotes by Bryan Greenberg

An actor is an instrument. One needs to control them.

Quotes by Bruno Dumont

Matching character and actor is what a good director does.

Quotes by Bruno Dumont

I think every leading man wants to be a character actor, and every character actor wants to be a leading man.

Quotes by Bruce Boxleitner

A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening.

Quotes by Bruce Davison

I'm an actor. It's my job.

Quotes by Brittany Murphy

I consider myself a character actor.

Quotes by Brittany Murphy

I just always wanted to be an actor. I don't remember ever not wanting to be an actor.

Quotes by Bridget Regan

I was 3 when I told my mom that I knew what my dharma was and that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Brie Larson

When I was seven, I had been very vocal about wanting to be an actor. And my mom decided that we would try it out for a couple weeks and come to L.A. from Sacramento.

Quotes by Brie Larson

I know what my dharma is: I'm supposed to be an actor.

Quotes by Brie Larson

I'd been playing the piano since I was 6 and wanted to be a composer, but I also wanted to be an actor. I decided to just pursue both and see which won out.

Quotes by Brian Stokes Mitchell

I've been a huge fan of the 'Jurassic Park' movies. It was one of the reasons why I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Brian Tee

I think that an actor who is working should be a happy actor.

Quotes by Brian Dietzen

My father is an actor as well, so I used to look to him.

Quotes by Brian Gleeson

When I showed up at UH, my hair was past my waist. I had a goatee. I wasn't a theater geek; I wasn't an actor. But Cecil Pickett molded me and taught me.

Quotes by Brett Cullen

I've always been an actor. I've always approached all my comedy as an actor.

Quotes by Brett Gelman

I took a gamble in becoming an actor and my dream job has been realised.

Quotes by Brendan Coyle

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.