In the movie, you have to decide as an actor how you are going to give a character presence. You can't really… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which was founded by Laurence Olivier and has alumni like Jeremy Irons and… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
Acting can be a very cruel mistress. It's not a meritocracy. In other walks of life, by being good at what you… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I've never been one of those actors who plays chess with his career and goes, 'I'm going to wait now and see… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I'm like anyone; I make a lot of my assumptions about actors I don't know from what I read about them. And… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
The important bit for an actor is the actual shooting of it, because the minute the shoot ends, it's got nothing to… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
In the film industry you never really know if all the various ingredients will come together - sometimes they do, and sometimes… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
You come out of drama school and do theatre and are interested in creative endeavour, then you drift into TV and movies… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
As an actor, that's what you want. You want variety. I want to try things that I'm not used to and push… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I have to say, when you make a movie, you really have no idea how it's going to turn out as an… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I loved English at school and realised I would enjoy studying plays. I got into Royal Holloway. They had a little studio… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
No, I've never moved on with a play. I did the original 'Closer' in London but didn't transfer to the West End… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I've never been one of those actors who plays chess with his career and goes, 'I'm going to wait now and see what project… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I'm like anyone; I make a lot of my assumptions about actors I don't know from what I read about them. And then I'll… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
It's important to me that I don't spend too much time away from the family. I try to pick jobs that will keep me… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I was born in London, and my family is here. America is an interesting place, but it's incredibly different culturally. It doesn't take long… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I do get antsy if I haven't got lines to learn, a character to play. But yes, I do take holidays. — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which was founded by Laurence Olivier and has alumni like Jeremy Irons and Daniel Day… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I think it serves the purpose of the film if the premise is that you're unsure of me because you've only ever really seen… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I studied law, so perhaps I might have made it to the Bar, though I gave up that idea when I suspected playing a… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
There have been things over the years that didn't work. 'Body Of Lies,' directed by Ridley Scott, which I did with Russell Crowe and… — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
I can't imagine anything worse than being in a position that you're not allowed to live your life privately. — Mark Strong Copy Share Image
