Whenever I have a play or opening or anything going on in my career, my parents always come up and see it. — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
Everybody gathered at my Aunt Hannah's house, and we sat around and talked, ate, drank and told lies. That's what people do,… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
I did my undergrad at Florida State, got a Bachelor's, and then I got my Masters in Acting at NYU. So I've… — Andre Holland Acting Copy Share Image
I studied acting in NYU's graduate program, in which we covered everything from Ibsen and Chekov to August Wilson and David Mamet. — Andre Holland Acting Copy Share Image
I have worked with Tarell Alvin McCraney, who is the play Moonlight is based on. He's a company member at Steppenwolf. I… — Andre Holland Company Copy Share Image
It's not every day you get to be in a movie about Jackie Robinson, so you want to do it as right… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
Working on Shakespeare and learning about Shakespeare was the big takeaway for me. — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
I love to sing. I'm definitely not a very good singer, but when I'm in my shower I get down for sure. — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
When you're playing Shakespeare, it forces you to think and feel and speak all at the same time, which really is what… — Andre Holland Acting Copy Share Image
I wanted to work with Barry [ Jenkins]. I am a big fan of his from Medicine for Melancholy years ago. Tarrell… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
It is that rare film [Moonlight] that comes along once in a while that catches the zeitgeist. This movie is that. I… — Andre Holland Film Copy Share Image
I grew up in Alabama in a very small town and didn't have access to the finest of anything, really. But my… — Andre Holland Access Copy Share Image
I went down and spoke to some of the people who lived in the neighborhood in Miami. At the end of the… — Andre Holland Connections Copy Share Image
I have known Tarell Alvin McCraney for ten years but the involvement with Moonlight came more with Barry Jenkins, the director. He… — Andre Holland Directors Copy Share Image
If I find great material, or a great character, or a great director that wants to do something on TV, or whether… — Andre Holland Character Copy Share Image
'The Knick' is set in New York during the 1990s, and it takes place around a hospital called The Knickerbocker. It's about… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
Politically, nowadays, as we know and feel, we are similarly underrepresented and not heard. — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
[Theater] has always been a big focus. I have been away from it for the past few years. I want to get… — Andre Holland Actor Copy Share Image
My goal has always been to try to live up to every ounce of my potential. For me, that means working with… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
With 'Selma,' I grew up in Alabama, 45 minutes away from Selma. I have gone to that commemorative march many times with… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
When I was in school, and even after, I did a lot of classic plays, and I guess it sort of extended… — Andre Holland Actor Copy Share Image
I've written a couple of scripts. Actually, a pilot. I'm not sure I'm allowed to say, but it's a comedy about three… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
I had a cheat sheet because I knew Tarell [Alvin McCraney]. His movie is largely autobiographical. I knew about certain events in… — Andre Holland Autobiographical Copy Share Image
I just hope to work with great people, and do things that are challenging for me and that I can be proud… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
Things maybe take longer usually when it comes to TV - especially network TV. There are usually multiple levels that you have… — Andre Holland Copy Share Image
![“I wanted to work with Barry [ Jenkins]. I am a big fan of his from Medicine for Melancholy years ago. Tarrell [Alvin McCraney] is my favorite playwright. I will do anything he asks. The characters were so clearly drawn and three dimensional. It was an easy thing to say yes to.” quote by Andre Holland](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/f6c/andre-holland-10514_asks_i-wanted-to-work-with-barry-jenkins-i-am_1535686.jpg)
![“It is that rare film [Moonlight] that comes along once in a while that catches the zeitgeist. This movie is that. I certainly have my fingers crossed that it is. Everyone needs to see this movie.” quote by Andre Holland](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/0c9/andre-holland-10514_film_it-is-that-rare-film-moonlight-that-come_2872199.jpg)
![“I went down and spoke to some of the people who lived in the neighborhood in Miami. At the end of the day I think my connection with Tarell [Alvin McCraney] is what helped me the most.” quote by Andre Holland](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/eae/andre-holland-10514_connections_i-went-down-and-spoke-to-some-of-the-peo_2513784.jpg)
![“[Theater] has always been a big focus. I have been away from it for the past few years. I want to get back to it!” quote by Andre Holland](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/906/andre-holland-10514_actor_theater-has-always-been-a-big-focus-i-ha_360655.jpg)
![“I had a cheat sheet because I knew Tarell [Alvin McCraney]. His movie is largely autobiographical. I knew about certain events in his life and some of the people he talks about. I had visited the place where he lived many times so I understood innately what that was.” quote by Andre Holland](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/4e8/andre-holland-10514_autobiographical_i-had-a-cheat-sheet-because-i-knew-tarel_2651212.jpg)
