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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.

I feel very fortunate to be an actor on a network whose tag line is 'Characters Welcome' and not 'Procedurals Welcome.'

Quotes by Tim DeKay

You have a lot of disappointments as an actor.

Quotes by Tika Sumpter

I lived in L.A. for seven years, and if you're a German actor, they always throw the Nazi parts at you.

Quotes by Til Schweiger

If I wasn't an actor, I'd be a secret agent.

Quotes by Thornton Wilder

As an actor, I was just satisfied to work.

Quotes by Thayer David

Commercial jobs are pretty easily adjustable because they only take a few hours to complete, which is one of the reasons they are a Godsend to the actor.

Quotes by Thayer David

I've enjoyed my time as an actor, but felt work was becoming repetitive.

Quotes by Thalaivasal Vijay

All I wanted to do was be a working actor.

Quotes by Teddy Sears

And I had a lot to play, which is what you want as an actor.

Quotes by Ted Shackelford

To be honest, as an actor, job security is not a trait.

Quotes by Taylor Kinney

I'm an actor, and I'm supposed to reflect real people.

Quotes by Tamsin Greig

Every actor, male or female, is paid what he or she is worth. There is no inflated sum or underpaying in the industry.

Quotes by Tamannaah

The part an actor played on stage was once written on a separate roll of paper.

Quotes by Talcott Parsons

As an actor, you look for roles that can constantly challenge you and you can learn from.

Quotes by Talisa Soto

I'm an actor, full stop. Not an Arab actor. Not an actor of Algerian origin. Just an actor.

Quotes by Tahar Rahim

I wasn't an actor. They they take the externals. Here I was, a kid thrown into Hollywood with a brand-new name, starring in motion pictures.

Quotes by Tab Hunter

I think it is very important to be a method actor.

Quotes by T. J. Miller

I never thought I could be an actor, as I was always a studious geek and was always interested in mathematics.

Quotes by Taapsee Pannu

Every actor is always prepared for the worst when it comes to work.

Quotes by Sylvester McCoy

When you're an actor, you're a slave to other people's visions.

Quotes by Sylvester Stallone

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.