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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.

It's no accident that Tony Hopkins is a wonderful film actor.

Quotes by Shirley Knight

It's really hard as a Canadian actor to make a footprint in the States, because of the visa stuff.

Quotes by Shenae Grimes

I want to be a bi-continental working actor and writer.

Quotes by Shenaz Treasury

I was an actor before becoming a comedian.

Quotes by Shelley Berman

There's a personal me, there's an actor me and there's a star me.

Quotes by Shah Rukh Khan

Personally, having an eight-pack is a high, but professionally, I cannot be obsessed with it. I'm an actor, not a body builder.

Quotes by Shahid Kapoor

Boxing is a lot of preparation and then improvising, so there are parallels to being an actor.

Quotes by Seth Numrich

My weakness as an actor is that I think too much.

Quotes by Seth Numrich

I didn't think I'd ever be an actor.

Quotes by Seth Rogen

I'm interested in the intersection of character and actor.

Quotes by Sebastian Lelio

I'm a method actor.

Quotes by Seann William Scott

I don't have any particular excitement about working with any specific director or actor at this point.

Quotes by Sean Penn

I think that I've still not been successful at playing the role of the retired actor, and I'd like to work on that.

Quotes by Sean Penn

I'm the third or fourth generation of actor in my family; I'm sure if they were butchers, I'd be a butcher, too.

Quotes by Sean Pertwee

When I decided I wanted to be an actor, I said I wanted to work with quality actors and directors.

Quotes by Sean Combs

I'm sure one reason I became an actor is my basic unwillingness to live one life.

Quotes by Scott Glenn

An actor is an actor is an actor.

Quotes by Sayaji Shinde

I've been an actor all of my life, but not professionally.

Quotes by Scatman Crothers

Well, I do lie for a living. I'm an actor.

Quotes by Sarah Wayne Callies

An actor without an audience is rehearsing.

Quotes by Sarah Wayne Callies

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.