Some musicians play blues, others classical jazz or bluegrass. I like to play political roles because I can merge my political interests… — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
I played football and lacrosse in high school. They wanted me to play football at Amherst, which I did not do because… — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
The line between being a nurturing parent and an over-bearing, damaging parent is one that's very delicate. — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
For me, an actor is a person who makes characters like a cobbler makes shoes. — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
Having been born and raised in Washington, D.C., you kind of absorb politics when you grow up. And it continues to be a focus… — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
I like to do theater and hopefully be effective. Most actors, at least contemporary actors of my generation, can't do it. They don't have… — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
I find that the work I do as an actor that's most challenging commands an athleticism or, certainly, a physicality. And also a rigor,… — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
I do have characters who are more well known than I am, which suits me fine. — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
Some of my earliest heroes were congresswomen like Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan. — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
I started acting when I was at Amherst my junior year, and my lacrosse career kind of started to flop sideways after that. — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
I like New York because you're kind of forced to smell everybody else's funk. So it keeps you biologically attached to the world around… — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
New York is the greatest character actor ever. Any film that is shot in New York is elevated by the city. — Jeffrey Wright Copy Share Image
