In acting class they tell you that you have to be real, connect with the people, connect with your partner. The same… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
I went to drama school, where you learn to clown around a bit. You're walking around in leotards every day for three… — Michaela Coel Copy Share Image
I loved acting, which was never about money, the fame. It was about a search for meaning. It was painful. — Kim Novak Copy Share Image
You know when you've found a part that you want to play. You know it because the part takes you over. It… — Peter O'Toole Copy Share Image
The work for the actor is always the same. We're looking for a human being. We're looking for believable human behavior. — Ann Dowd Copy Share Image
I started acting when I was, like, five in monologue competitions at this private elementary school. — Josie Loren Copy Share Image
Being an actor is easy, just picture someone in a room and you outside waiting for your cue to go in. Elliot… — George Burns Copy Share Image
My Aunt Eloise Uggams was my first inspiration. She performed on Broadway, and when I was 10 years old, I saw her… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
When you're acting, it's all about you and the person in front of you, and I think in life we forget to… — Mike Colter Copy Share Image
People work so hard, and I want to keep that energy up, and you can spread that if you're the actor. But… — Kevin Bacon Copy Share Image
When I got the role in 'Homeland,' it really opened something up. Other people respected me more as an actor, doors were… — Zuleikha Robinson Copy Share Image
Honestly, every person, every individual has a process, and my philosophy, whether it's an actor or an animator, is you try to… — Gore Verbinski Copy Share Image
When I was in school, I was always writing scripts and dressing up as characters. I'd constantly be that guy who'd get… — Chris Lilley Copy Share Image
I did my first show when I was five and I was the King of the Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the… — Max Schneider Copy Share Image
Some people have therapy, some people are alcoholics or they're in AA. Some people jump out of planes on weekends or find… — Kevin Bacon Copy Share Image
It was always acting for me, since I was about 15. My middle brother always wanted to be a news anchor, so… — Patrick Wilson Copy Share Image
If you believe - which I do - that acting is a bit like advocacy for your character, then of course I… — Damian Lewis Copy Share Image
You have so much freedom as an actor in your character's choices, and I really learned to take advantage of that. — Kathryn Newton Copy Share Image
I need distractions. Good distractions, not bad ones. A good distraction for me is a great play. — Danny Aiello Copy Share Image
You know, most good playwrights write seven good plays and then something happens and after that they're crap. — Sarah Kane Copy Share Image
It's one thing in this business to actually work. 5 percent of the Screen Actors' Guild works. It's another thing to do… — Julianna Margulies Copy Share Image
You see, at 25, I was very new to my craft. I was raw as an actor; my exposure was limited... No… — Mahesh Babu Copy Share Image
I've always had an itch for acting and a passion for acting, but never really got to dabble into it too much,… — Becky G Copy Share Image
There's always a sense of newness with acting, because every role, you come to every role fresh. — Lupita Nyong'o Copy Share Image
I've obviously always been aware of actor-oriented films, being an actor. Altman and Cassavetes were really strong. And then I realized their… — John Cameron Mitchell Copy Share Image
I wanted to be an actor, and when that day happened that was sort of like the end. Now let it take… — Bryan Brown Copy Share Image
As an actor, I feel there isn't much to explore on TV. So, if I get better work as a host, why… — Rithvik Dhanjani Copy Share Image
I was in theater when I was in elementary, middle school and high school. I didn't know it would be an actual… — Katie Cassidy Copy Share Image
I think I am looking as an actor to find ways to push myself into places I haven't been before as a… — Brit Marling Copy Share Image
I've always written for actors, and if you want to write for good actors, you have to write parts that are surprising,… — Peter Hedges Copy Share Image
I was working at a candy-wrapping factory before I became an actor. I admit I snuck some hard candy, which is great… — Verne Troyer Copy Share Image
If you're an actor, always be true to your character. If you are not an actor, have character and always be true… — Robert De Niro Copy Share Image
I didn't really know exactly the point where I wanted to be an actor. But I know at this point, because I… — Rory Cochrane Copy Share Image
Acting is kind of an escape. You get to live life as someone else, and when you're living this life as someone… — Diana Silvers Copy Share Image
Television takes an actor to each and every home, but the life of a television actor is only as long as the… — Himani Shivpuri Copy Share Image
There are so many actors that I meet that don't act enough. Definitely take class, definitely train - that's the most important… — Hill Harper Copy Share Image
I spent two years in the military service, then I trudged around in repertory for quite a while. I somehow wound up… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
Every day is a journey for me. I just feel fortunate to be an actor. I'm working, and I love it. — Greg Vaughan Copy Share Image
I love boxing. I really respect the guys and admire the guys who do it. But, I'm very, very happy with my… — Holt McCallany Copy Share Image
I knew I wanted to act since I was 10, but I didn't actually start acting until I was in high school.… — Dennis Haysbert Copy Share Image
