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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.

An actor has to act irrespective of the camera or location.

Quotes by Barun Sobti

There was a time when one couldn't dream of being an actor if they weren't well-connected or they weren't a star kid.

Quotes by Barun Sobti

In the 60s, if you wanted to be an actor, you couldn't do just one thing.

Quotes by Barry Bostwick

I think any good standup or actor is part philosopher, part psychologist and sociologist, because you're constantly recreating behaviors.

Quotes by Baron Vaughn

I think, when you're an actor, it kind of enables you to fully inhabit all of the youngest parts of yourself.

Quotes by Barrett Wilbert Weed

I'm not an actor like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitji or Salman Khan. My magic lies in my music.

Quotes by Bappi Lahiri

I'm not partial to any system, but at the same time, I'm a Korean actor, so I expect to work mainly on Korean projects.

Quotes by Bae Doona

An actor's off-screen persona should never overshadow his on-screen characters.

Quotes by Ayushmann Khurrana

Even in the big movies, if the scenes are very big, I'm not fond of them as much as I'm fond of small actor scenes.

Quotes by Ayelet Zurer

Morgan Freeman is a very giving actor.

Quotes by Austin Stowell

Quentin Tarantino and Sam Jackson are the reasons I'm an actor.

Quotes by Ato Essandoh

I don't think anybody, actor or marine, is ever going to enjoy boot camp. It certainly wasn't at all enjoyable. Informative and educational, yes, but it was pretty tortuous.

Quotes by Ashton Holmes

Given the choice between 'actor' and 'actress,' 'actor' is a non-gendered word that I use.

Quotes by Asia Kate Dillon

I've been fortunate that the roles I've auditioned for, I auditioned because I felt I was the right actor to play that part.

Quotes by Asia Kate Dillon

'Actor' and 'actress' don't have to be gendered or sexed.

Quotes by Asia Kate Dillon

Every actor tries to come to Broadway be it Richard Burton, Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor or Shirley McClain.

Quotes by Asrani

My grooming as an actor took place after working with top directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Gulzar, BR Chopra and Shakti Samantha.

Quotes by Asrani

No actor is totally happy with the roles they get.

Quotes by Ashish Vidyarthi

A kid actor to an adult actor is a tricky one.

Quotes by Asa Butterfield

Ram Kapoor is a formidable actor.

Quotes by Asha Bhosle

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.