I would never not work on the part without it playing. That's what being an actor is. You use everything that's influenced… — Philip Seymour Hoffman Copy Share Image
Whether it was working on theatre sets or stage lighting, I didn't realize most all of the skills I was exposed to… — Douglas Wilson Copy Share Image
I never viewed screen drama as a vulgar form, or a lesser one, and I've never written it left-handed. — William Monahan Copy Share Image
It breaks my heart to hear of our theatres struggling to survive. As well as playing a vital role in community life,… — Prunella Scales Copy Share Image
I did theater before I got into TV and everything I did was serious, so it was definitely fun for me to… — Amanda Bynes Copy Share Image
With the theatre, your whole day is geared towards the evening's show, and that's the job. People usually go to work about… — Kristin Scott Thomas Copy Share Image
Let me tell you a little secret: There are no bad actors. There are none. You have to find the right role.… — Geneva Carr Copy Share Image
He who is incapable of feeling strong passions, of being shaken by anger, of living in every sense of the word, will… — Sarah Bernhardt Copy Share Image
I'm just looking to make good movies and looking to be as good as I can be in them and that's about… — Adam Sandler 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
I was always keen to get involved in the school drama productions and was a member of the school choir. I was… — Bronagh Gallagher Copy Share Image
It's fascinating to work with a company of actors of such different ages, experience and talents. I'm one of a generation brought… — David Oyelowo 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 am so used to being up on stage and talking to my fans that it's strange to be on stage and… — Jordin Sparks Copy Share Image
Usually I approach to acting completely blindfolded. I read the script, I connect to the character, and then I try not to… — Evan Rachel Wood Copy Share Image
I grew up with it. As a young actor, I was always aware of the brilliant work of Shakespeare. We studied Romeo… — Ed Westwick Copy Share Image
Any good production team is going to allow an actor to breathe life into the characters - that's why they hired that… — John DiMaggio Copy Share Image
Television has filled the space for actors that really want to make good work and not just make a lot of money… — Gaby Hoffmann Copy Share Image
I throw dignity out the window, and just become a creature of the moment on the stage. I act like I'd never… — Wayne White Copy Share Image
I think I'm a better actress for having friends and interests outside the theatre. I wouldn't want to live my life surrounded… — Penelope Keith Copy Share Image
I came from off-Broadway theatre, and we didn't get paid. So it's like, 'what do you mean you're going to pay me… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
Theatre is about people, not buildings. Incalculable damage has been done to the expert talent a company needs - from wardrobe to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I have a cultural background that's shaped in England, France and Germany. Bringing that in is nice, in terms of how an… — Richard Sammel Copy Share Image
The process of finding an actor is always difficult and there's always so many variables that come into play. Also, actors sometimes… — Franck Khalfoun Copy Share Image
University was a chance to people-watch and to mix with people from all various walks of life, which as an actor is… — Tom Riley Copy Share Image
If life is just a stage, then we are all running around ad-libbing, with absolutely no clue what the plot is. Maybe… — Bill Watterson Copy Share Image
The trap for an actor is that you become too successful at what you're trying to do, and you can find yourself… — Ben Affleck Copy Share Image
As a restaurateur, my job is to basically control the chaos and the drama. There's always going to be chaos in the… — Rocco DiSpirito Copy Share Image
I love doing both theater and television. I definitely foresee more Broadway, but I think I would like to keep the singing… — Andrew Rannells Copy Share Image
It's a blessing to be given a variety of roles to what I call an iconic action actor like myself. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
If you're on stage and you're more concerned about your dress, and then you think that the public is accessory, you got… — Angelique Kidjo Copy Share Image
You can see how actor connects with the audience. That is very much like a politician when youre talking and the audience… — Ken Livingstone Copy Share Image
The most interesting part of filming is what the actors do. That's the primary link between the story and the audience. — Richard Ayoade Copy Share Image
For the things that I've been involved in, most of it has really been - it's been a mixture of action and… — Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Copy Share Image
It's hard to get people up and out to shows, but 'The Walworth Farce' has masses of energy and will attract a… — Domhnall Gleeson Copy Share Image
It's more than sentimental for me to be working in theater in New York; it's very personal. I think it's a spiritual… — Peter Scolari Copy Share Image
In the next five years, I'd absolutely love to do theater. I went to drama school and that's where the focus lies.… — Sophie Cookson Copy Share Image
I am lucky to be part of a 'Kyunki.' Not every actor gets a chance to be part of a successful television… — Smriti Irani Copy Share Image
I think architecture should be a stage, not something too material - more of an environment, not a product. — Ma Yansong Copy Share Image
There's no way around it - drama is very difficult to shoot. It's very heavy and something that you carry with you… — Denis Leary Copy Share Image
