I was clearly the singing and dancing actor. When I was picked for serious roles, it came to me as a surprise. — Rituparna Sengupta Copy Share Image
As an actor you accept that you have to publicise what you do, but as for the whole personal life thing that… — Michelle Fairley Copy Share Image
I had a certain career as an actor that I think was quite personal as well, and had a lot of integrity,… — Jodie Foster Copy Share Image
I have never believed in keeping bouncers. Even as an actor, I walk alone without star tantrums. My work and good deeds… — Binnu Dhillon Copy Share Image
I've been asked repeatedly what the 'key' to acting is, and as far as I'm concerned, the main thing is to keep… — Maureen Stapleton Copy Share Image
When you're lucky enough to pay your bills through acting, staying healthy and fit is part of the job. — Toby Kebbell Copy Share Image
There's nothing wrong with an actor that can't improvise, but if you're going to improvise, you gotta make sure you got people… — Denis Leary Copy Share Image
I call the art of theatre a "dirty art", since there are so many people involved who have needs and whims to… — Jennifer Tipton Copy Share Image
When I told my parents I wanted to be an actor, it was like saying I wanted to be an astronaut. Not… — David Morrissey Copy Share Image
Actors are tough because they're not used to challenging questions - other than from paparazzi. And so you just ask one perfectly… — Jake Tapper Copy Share Image
There are some tremendous actors in the U.K. who have been knighted, and I've spent much of my life admiring many of… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
There is an art to acting, and there are techniques that are acquired. You can be as emotional as you'd like, as… — Zoe Bell Copy Share Image
Acting is a stressful environment to put yourself into, and stress triggers Tourette's, but I think it's partly an outlet because when… — Dash Mihok Copy Share Image
In 1913, the noted German actor and director Paul Wegener was making a film in Prague when he heard the legend of… — Kage Baker Copy Share Image
It's funny when people ask an actor what they want to play next, because you don't get to decide what you play.… — Dylan Walsh Copy Share Image
For the longest time I have had so much belief and confidence in myself, which as an actor you need, because the… — Benjamin Stone Copy Share Image
I've had time to taste fame, but I definitely lean towards being the kind of actor where I'm happy to be able… — Dan Fogler Copy Share Image
“How do I wish to be remembered, if at all? I think perhaps just as a fairly desirable sort of character actor.” — James Mason Copy Share Image
I much prefer the company of the crew, the sort of 'blue-collar working person.' I much more have that sensibility than what… — Michael Cudlitz Copy Share Image
Sometimes I feel I have no idea what I'm doing as an actor. I just did a tape for the TV remake… — Johnny Simmons Copy Share Image
I think some actors are very smart and have the tools. They know how to disconnect themselves from the characters, but I… — Raphael Bob-Waksberg Copy Share Image
Acting, it's hit or miss. Make them laugh, make them cry; hopefully they have a little entertainment. — Melissa Leo Copy Share Image
I toured around the country and met all these Broadway producers who put me in all these Neil Simon plays like 'Brighton… — Jon Tenney Copy Share Image
Acting is one of the two things that give me the most joy. The other thing is travelling. Nothing else matters to… — Anushka Sharma Copy Share Image
I went to an ordinary primary school, and then I started performing in a show called 'Billy Elliot' on the West End,… — Tom Holland Copy Share Image
With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to be, otherwise it's just not… — Johnny Depp Copy Share Image
I'm not so bothered by the audition process anymore; in fact, I use it. It's a time for the actor to actually… — William Sadler Copy Share Image
I've seen 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' about 25 times each, so I like all kinds of movies, but I'm… — Casey Affleck Copy Share Image
I think the biggest compliment an actor can have is if people forget who they're watching and get lost in the character. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
As a cinematographer or director, I'm always looking for projects that are able to say a lot with the actor's expressions. — Reed Morano Copy Share Image
If you're in rock 'n' roll, you're not supposed to admit to liking theatre stuff, but I'm a big theatregoer. — Dennis DeYoung Copy Share Image
In Hungary, acting is a career for which one fits himself as earnestly as one studies for a degree in medicine, law,… — Bela Lugosi Copy Share Image
The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of Carousel, and it was a very vivid experience. — Bernadette Peters Copy Share Image
It is very important for an actor or actress to look around at everything and everyone and never forget about real life. — Sophia Loren Copy Share Image
I wasn't bullied or anything, but I was treated differently because I was an actor, and I had big dreams. — Kodi Smit-McPhee Copy Share Image
Since I started acting, I always or often find work takes precedence with me. And that is not necessarily a great rule… — Chiwetel Ejiofor Copy Share Image
Theatre has no national identity. It is something for the world, whether it is Irish, English, or French. — Cyril Cusack Copy Share Image
You go through your career and you find people and cast who you love and you go through and keep them and… — Will Gluck Copy Share Image
“You could also call it waking,' Krishna continues. 'Or intermission, as one scene in a play ends and the next hasn't yet… — Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Copy Share Image
Acting and making art is just something I love to do, and I love to tell stories that feel important, honest and… — Ezra Miller Copy Share Image
