Actor Quotes by Michael Gambon

10 Actor quotes by Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon offers ten short statements that touch on the nuances of acting. The collection is a quick‑read for those who appreciate his seasoned viewpoint, delivering a handful of thoughtful observations in a compact format.

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Every part I play is just a variant of my own personality. No real character actor, of course, just me.

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People should be shrouded in mystery. Especially actors. No, hang on, maybe actors should be blown up.

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Theater actors are just tolerated. You have to be a movie star to be a celebrity.

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All actors say they're concerned about the state of the theatre, but what they're really concerned about is that there'll be less…

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I just hate the idea of being well known. I know that is almost impossible if you're an actor who has done…

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I am a theatre actor, but the last ten years I've taken parts in movies because it keeps me in money.

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I've always tried to be an actor who... I just plod on and try to keep my mouth shut, mind my own…

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For an actor to remain a child is rather important. It's a childlike, dreamy thing, acting, if you think about it. It's…

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I have been in five Harry Potter films and never read a 'Harry Potter' book. If you are an actor, all you…

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The theatre starts every night at half past seven, and I like the rhythm of going to the theatre, parking the car,…

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Theater actors are just tolerated. You have to be a movie star to be a celebrity.

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I see film roles as lovely presents that come along now and again. I feel really lucky and say thank you very much. And…

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I used to be gay, but I was forced to give it up, because it made my eyes water.

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I have been in five Harry Potter films and never read a 'Harry Potter' book. If you are an actor, all you have is…

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I can't remember any of the films I've done. You go from one to another, and they all blend in to a big mass.…

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I live in fear of being a contented passenger. I'd rather get parts I can't play.

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I promise myself that I would go and do a play every year.

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Television has dried up for my generation, so it's plays and films.

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I never met my theater fans. I'm out the stage door five minutes after the curtain goes up. So that's it. I don't even…

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There are some actors who are rehearsal actors, and some who are not. I am not. Having said that, I don't know what I…

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I fell in love with Alan Ayckbourn the day I met him and, starting with 'The Norman Conquests,' went on to do eight plays…

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I've had a private pilot's license for years and flown all round the U.K. and over to France.

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