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Directors Quotes

Actors and filmmakers on the people behind the camera.

This collection of directors quotes reflects an actor's perspective on working with many different directors, some of whom barely speak to their cast, an Attitude that shapes an entire production.

I worked for a lot of directors.

Quotes by Tony Gilroy

Some directors hardly talk to the actors at all.

Quotes by Todd Solondz

I like dangerous directors who like dangerous actors and dangerous productions.

Quotes by Tim Curry

Gotta watch out for directors.

Quotes by Stephen Sondheim

Ale Quotes

Composers and lyricists are making songs that are approved by the producers and directors.

Quotes by Shaan

It's mostly directors whom I get starstruck around.

Quotes by Sarah Gadon

I worked for John Ford, Howard Hawks, Henry Hathaway, Raoul Walsh - I worked for some real good directors.

Quotes by Richard Farnsworth

I have worked with some very great directors.

Quotes by Ray Walston

I have worked with top directors like Rajamouli and Vinayak and with upcoming directors like Vamsi.

Quotes by Ram Charan

Around Quotes

Female directors are slightly less vociferous.

Quotes by Rahul Dev

There are thousands of directors in Hollywood.

Quotes by Penelope Spheeris

I miss working with great actors, working with great directors.

Quotes by Pauly Shore

There are certainly producers I hang with and directors I hang with and actors I hang with.

Quotes by Michael Keaton

A lot of directors don't really like actors.

Quotes by Joe Wright

Attitude Quotes

Zhang Yimou is one of the best directors on mainland China.

Quotes by Jet Li

Todd Solondz is one of my favorite directors.

Quotes by Eric Wareheim

The directors I respect are the ones who have a collaborative attitude, who collaborate with actors.

Quotes by Eric Braeden

I have worked with some great directors.

Quotes by Dabney Coleman

Stoller is one of my favorite comedic directors - one of my favorite directors that I've worked with to date.

Quotes by Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Best Quotes

A lot of directors, they're creative, but they're different.

Quotes by Chris Tucker

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these directors quotes focus on?
They share actors' perspectives on working with directors, including how communication styles vary and why some performers are drawn to bold, risk-taking directors.
Why do people search for directors quotes?
People search for directors quotes to understand how actors experience collaboration on set and what qualities make a director memorable to work with.
Do directors communicate the same way with actors?
No, one quote notes that some directors hardly talk to their actors at all, highlighting how differently directors approach communication on set.
Is there a preference for risk-taking directors?
Yes, another expresses a preference for dangerous directors who favor dangerous actors and dangerous productions, valuing creative risk over safety.
Do these quotes mention working relationships beyond directors?
Yes, one notes that certain producers, directors, and actors tend to work together repeatedly, pointing to the closer professional circles that form in filmmaking.

Other quotes celebrate directors, actors, and productions willing to take real risks, a preference worth exploring further in our Best quotes on excellence in film.