Actor Quotes by David Oyelowo

11 Actor quotes by David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo’s reflections are concise yet resonant, offering eleven snapshots of his thinking about embodying characters. The brevity makes each point land with clear intent.

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I like to think of myself as a physical actor.

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You're always looking for roles and other creatives who are going to be challenging to you, because you're always a better actor…

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There's a nimble quality to the way a television actor can work. When that muscle gets strong it's a very valuable thing.

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One of the things I have an allergic reaction to playing, especially as a black actor, is the mandatory kind of best…

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I've been an actor for 14 years now and a lot of that time was spent in theatre and television. Then I…

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I think it's vital to have something outside your acting to keep you rooted in the real world, and help you fill…

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That's what's so satisfying about acting. You can come as prepared as you like, but there's no accounting for what's going to…

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I do think opportunity breeds bravery. It's such a competitive profession, no one owes you anything, talent in itself is not enough.…

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I certainly don't feel there's a distinction to be made between a television and a film actor. I think there's a distinction…

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I know for a fact the reason I'm an actor is because one, two, maybe three people when I was younger saw…

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I seem to be able to disassociate my insecurities. I know a lot of actors - some of the best actors in…

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I do think how two people dance with each other is indicative of how they feel about each other. It can tell a lot…

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Excellence is the best weapon against prejudice.

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