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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 background is in psychology and I'm also a stage actor. That's my background.

Quotes by Tommy Wiseau

I want to be always actor.

Quotes by Tommy Wiseau

I grew up in East Germany, so we had to learn Russian in school... everybody hated it. I never thought it would come in handy... And being an actor, I've been able to use it quite a bit.

Quotes by Tom Wlaschiha

At some point, when I was 14 or 15, the idea crossed my mind to become an actor... I hadn't been to the theater much... When I grew up, we had one TV channel, which was sufficient.

Quotes by Tom Wlaschiha

I started my career as an actor, but I've been a director for 15 years now.

Quotes by Tom Verica

I'm not a very good actor.

Quotes by Tom Sturridge

I wanted to get on with my life when I was 16. I knew I wanted to be an actor. I wanted to get out of Detroit.

Quotes by Tom Sizemore

Ultimately, as an actor, it comes down to committing to the text in the script.

Quotes by Tom McCarthy

It was such a joy to be an actor on 'The Wire.'

Quotes by Tom McCarthy

I was joking with my agent that I'm going to get typecast for a water-disaster actor.

Quotes by Tom Holland

If you don't get famous when you're a kid, it makes the transition to adult actor easier.

Quotes by Tom Guiry

We have the Terminator as governor, and we had an actor as president, so why shouldn't we have a fashion designer as a senator?

Quotes by Tom Ford

When I was a kid, I thought I was going to be an actor.

Quotes by Tom Ford

I didn't become an actor to have power, but it just happens that I have it and so I have a lot of opportunities.

Quotes by Tom Cruise

I came to acting quite late. I tried not to be an actor.

Quotes by Tom Cullen

When I'm writing, I'm writing for a particular actor. When a lot of writers are writing, they're writing an idea. So they're not really writing in a specific voice.

Quotes by Todd Phillips

I am the child of Indian immigrants, both of whom have Ph.D.s and are college professors, and I'm an actor in Hollywood.

Quotes by Tiya Sircar

I'm more of a writer than an actor, and I used to say that I'm mostly an improviser, though I haven't improvised in awhile.

Quotes by Tina Fey

I wouldn't be the actor I am without New York.

Quotes by Timothee Chalamet

I'm sure no one really wants to think of themselves as a child actor.

Quotes by Timothee Chalamet

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.