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Good Actor Quotes

Honest words on the craft of acting

Several of these quotes show actors judging their own skill with surprising honesty, more than one admitting they don't consider themselves good actors at all. Browse Actor quotes for more.

I'm not a good actor.

Quotes by Vijay Antony

I'm not a very good actor.

Quotes by Tom Sturridge

It takes a good actor to sound excited every time.

Quotes by Steven Ford

Perhaps I'm not a good actor, but I would be even worse at doing anything else.

Quotes by Sean Connery

Able Quotes

I think any good actor is an anarchist. They have to be.

Quotes by Sam Rockwell

I respond in the moment which is what makes me a good actor.

Quotes by Russell Crowe

One scene is enough for a good actor to leave his mark in any film.

Quotes by Mukesh Tiwari

I think Michael Caine is a perfectly good actor but it's obvious he's not going to be in one of my films.

Quotes by Mike Leigh

I'm a reasonably good actor, and I'm an average naval officer. Ha, ha!

Quotes by Mark Hadlow

Actor Quotes

I'm best known as a stand-up comedian, but I'm a good actor in the right role.

Quotes by Marcus Brigstocke

I didn't want to be a big star. I wanted to be a really good actor.

Quotes by Laurence Fishburne

When I meet a good actor, I would like to be a director. When I meet a good director, I would like to be an actor. When there is a good script, I would like to be both a director...

Quotes by Jiang Wen

I think anybody can be a good actor.

Quotes by Jamie Kennedy

Any good actor is a character actor.

Quotes by James Remar

Anything Quotes

I don't consider myself a good actor.

Quotes by Hrithik Roshan

Am I a good actor? I don't think about it. But I'm working on it.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

I'm - you know, I'm not a good actor.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

Eric Stoltz was a very good actor.

Quotes by Christopher Lloyd

Any good actor has to have a good sense of humour, too; they have to be able to manipulate people.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

Average Quotes

I feel that I am a good actor.

Quotes by Burt Lancaster

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these good actor quotes about?
This collection gathers honest self-assessments and peer opinions on acting skill, including performers who doubt their own talent and others who praise a colleague's craft.
Why do people search for good actor quotes?
People search for these quotes to see how actors themselves judge talent, often surprised by how openly some performers admit uncertainty about their own ability.
Do any of these quotes show self-doubt about acting?
Yes, more than one quote in this set has an actor plainly stating they are not a good actor, or not a very good one, a rare bit of candor from people in the public eye. See Able quotes for related reflections on skill.
Is there a quote about leaving a mark in one scene?
Yes, one quote argues that a single scene is enough for a good actor to leave a lasting impression in any film, emphasizing quality over screen time.
Do these quotes mention specific actors?
One quote calls Michael Caine a perfectly good actor while noting he wouldn't fit a particular director's own films, a specific and pointed piece of industry commentary.

Other lines praise fellow performers, noting how a single strong scene can define a good actor's reputation in a film. See Able quotes for related reflections on skill.