I remember Anthony Perkins saying, "Real is not necessarily interesting." So real is not enough. But what happens as an actor is… — Susan Sarandon Copy Share Image
Acting is kind of a forced compassion, where you learn that given certain circumstances, you can feel and do things that you… — Susan Sarandon Copy Share Image
I'm pretty careful about making sure that when I choose to do something, it's for the right reasons and that I really… — Alex Sharp Copy Share Image
Not every actor is a Tom Cruise. They are not all used to doing big action movies and doing sliding bikes and… — Wade Eastwood Copy Share Image
Ali was the African-American who exulted in saying exactly what he was capable of, and the bouncing-boy braggadocio of hip-hop is impossible… — Elvis Mitchell Copy Share Image
Now what else is the whole life of mortals, but a sort of comedy in which the various actors, disguised by various… — Desiderius Erasmus Copy Share Image
As an actor and an audience member, it's important to remember that the future will further define the meaning of the present… — Michael Raymond-James Copy Share Image
I did the plays in middle school. I was cast as a gate in my fourth grade play, and every year I… — Lucas Hedges Copy Share Image
One of the traps of auditioning is walking into that room feeling as though you're a guest in someone's house, and being… — Wentworth Miller Copy Share Image
Film, for me, is in two stages. One is when I write the script more or less on my own - that's… — Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Copy Share Image
That scene in 'The Purge' where my kids, Mary's kids, are in danger was really crazy for me, because I suddenly... I… — Lena Headey Copy Share Image
People either think Hodor is a very easy character to play or a very difficult one; there's no in between. But it's… — Kristian Nairn Copy Share Image
Everyone's taste is different. But I think the best way to defend against regrets after opening night is to try your best… — Stephen Karam Copy Share Image
I believe in the immortality of the Theatre, it is a most joyous place to hide, for all those who have secretly… — Max Reinhardt Copy Share Image
It seems that the hurdle you have to jump over is everyone's informed opinion. When you're a young playwright, you're probably too… — Richard Greenberg Copy Share Image
If you are lucky as an actor, you are doing a character that really matches where you are in life, or you're… — Scott Cohen Copy Share Image
With movies, you come and go as an actor, especially if you are not the lead, from week to week. You don't… — Amber Stevens Copy Share Image
I had always told my father that before working with him in the same frame as an actor, which I was petrified… — Shahid Kapoor Copy Share Image
There is something about acting that's mysterious and magical because there is only so much I can do to prepare, and then… — Lupita Nyong'o Copy Share Image
Kabir sir is an extremely planned director. He knows how his film is going to look like and knows exactly what edits… — Saqib Saleem Copy Share Image
Acting is something that I've done since I was so young. I always felt - certainly as a teenager - really cynical… — Sarah Polley Copy Share Image
I'm going to take the kids away over Christmas but I don't, I've written 14 musicals now, I don't want to rush… — Andrew Lloyd Webber Copy Share Image
You go into an audition, you're either the one or you're not, and if you're not, you go home. And I kind… — Bryan Callen Copy Share Image
Really, anyone in the business who transitions into directing as a writer or editor or an actor or a cinematographer, at some… — Fred Savage Copy Share Image
So many actors started on soap operas. So yeah, I'd graduated Julliard and done some theater. I've done a few guest spots… — Finn Wittrock Copy Share Image
What helps writers, and ultimately, obviously, helps the actors - who should serve the words that the writer puts on the page… — John C. McGinley Copy Share Image
I still consider myself a young actor, I'm 34; I still view it as the beginning of my career. You can get… — Peter Sarsgaard Copy Share Image
I can honestly say that I've done everything I've wanted to do, always. Not without difficulty. But every time I wanted to… — Gary Sinise Copy Share Image
I've never wanted to be anything other than an actor. I started performing on Broadway when I was 8 years old. My… — Lea Michele Copy Share Image
I always think that the deal, once I do the script, sort of the experience I go through writing, which is everything… — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
When I was about ten years old, I was brought to London to watch a production of 'The Lion, The Witch, and… — George Blagden Copy Share Image
I knew I wanted to be an actor when I was very young. I guess I was about 6 years old at… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I first got into acting when I was about 12. I started doing speech and drama lessons. All my friends were doing… — Bella Heathcote Copy Share Image
It's a risk casting anyone against type or what they're known to do. But there's one thing better than having a great… — Sam Mendes Copy Share Image
I'd learned how to lie and manipulate from an early age so a combination of that, desperation, having to have my own… — Tom Hardy Copy Share Image
Sometimes a scene works and acting is the easiest thing in the world and you don't have to do much of anything… — Viggo Mortensen Copy Share Image
I went out with seven actors in a row. There are problems with that. I've had the really good-looking dramatic actor, and… — Jennifer Coolidge Copy Share Image
I really feel that actors should really know who they are as characters; they should really study their lines; they should be… — Oren Moverman Copy Share Image
I grew up in Wisconsin. It's not like growing up in New York or L.A., where you know somebody's cousin who does… — Bradley Whitford Copy Share Image
I feel like because I've done more gay characters, gay scenes, or gay projects than most straight actors, people see it as… — James Franco Copy Share Image
