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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.

When I told my parents, 'I'm going to be an actor,' they screamed and wept and freaked out.

Quotes by Alec Baldwin

I don't know what else I could do but pretend to be an actor.

Quotes by Alec Guinness

I trained as a stage actor and was given a lot of technical tools to play with.

Quotes by Alan Tudyk

All I want to see from an actor is the intensity and accuracy of their listening.

Quotes by Alan Rickman

I think every English actor is nervous of a Newcastle accent.

Quotes by Alan Rickman

When I got recognized as a writer, when I got the Emmy, I was more excited than the Emmys I had gotten as an actor.

Quotes by Alan Alda

For everybody, the tide comes in, the tide goes out - if you're an actor, particularly.

Quotes by Alan Arkin

An emotional performance is usually more instinctive to an actor.

Quotes by Alan Bates

A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.

Quotes by Al Jolson

I am a very physical actor. I generally use my hands a lot.

Quotes by Akkineni Nagarjuna

As an actor with a star status, I can't restrict myself to one type of films and roles.

Quotes by Akkineni Nagarjuna

I believe, for an actor, both the success of his film and awards are equally important.

Quotes by Akkineni Nagarjuna

Salman is my favourite actor. In fact, I look upon the entire Khan family with great regard.

Quotes by Akshaye Khanna

I don't know a single actor who is not picky.

Quotes by Akshaye Khanna

My gut told me 'Kanaa' was worth taking up, and it's a dream role for any actor.

Quotes by Aishwarya Rajesh

When I did 'Kaaka Muttai,' I was a very raw actor. Director Manikandan brought out the best in me.

Quotes by Aishwarya Rajesh

I used to do a lot of plays in English, Hindi, and Urdu. I wanted to be an actor since I was three and a half.

Quotes by Ajay Mehta

To make a career as an Irish actor, generally it's the case that you move to London. When you make that move, you do tend to stand out.

Quotes by Aidan Turner

My ego's not the kind that says, 'I want to be an actor and be accepted as that.'

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.