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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.

As sophisticated as the technology gets, the less sophisticated you have to become as an actor.

Quotes by Brendan Fraser

I'm an artist - I'm an actor - so when I'm looking for something, I'm looking for stories.

Quotes by Brandon Victor Dixon

As an actor, it's amazing to get to create different characters.

Quotes by Brandon T. Jackson

It's essential for an actor to have a hobby for the time when the telephone doesn't ring.

Quotes by Bradford Dillman

I grew up very much in a sporting background. I always wanted to be an actor, but my escapism always came in sports.

Quotes by Bradley James

I'm sure every actor works as hard as me, if not more.

Quotes by Brahmanandam

Well, Trump campaign is not an actor. Trump campaign is the official campaign of the president.

Quotes by Brad Parscale

I can't think of any actor who doesn't have a flop in his career.

Quotes by Bobby Deol

Every actor believes in his way of performing.

Quotes by Bobby Deol

As an actor, I go with the flow.

Quotes by Bobby Deol

It's not just the actor who's responsible for a film becoming a hit. A whole lot of work and people are involved in it.

Quotes by Bobby Deol

When I saw John Turturro in 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,' I realized that was the kind of actor I wanted to be.

Quotes by Bobby Cannavale

I've been a very lucky actor.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

I'm not what you'd call a Method actor.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

I'm not a classically trained actor. I'm not a product of Stavlovski method or anything like that.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

When they asked Jack Benny to do something for the Actor's Orphanage - he shot both his parents and moved in.

Quotes by Bob Hope

I always wanted to be a comedian and actor.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

Wanting to be an actor and wanting to be famous are different.

Quotes by Blake Lively

I'm an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political pundit.

Quotes by Bjorn Borg

Jeremy Renner is an incredible actor.

Quotes by Billy Unger

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.