I have never been in, nor have I had any strong particular desire to be in, what is termed a costume drama,… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
As soon as you get two actors in a room and they're locking eyes, they're doing a scene. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I've always slightly envied other actors I know who have different reputations. I think, 'God, you don't get people coming up to… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
Most actors are either a shower of bloody scruffs or think they should dress like Hamlet off stage. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I wanted to be an actor because I saw 'Dog Day Afternoon,' you know what I mean? — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I'm always interested with other actors in what their process is, and are they still interested in acting, as opposed to being… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
Your job, as an actor, is never to just do what you're told. That's boring, and life is too short. It's your… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I don't think it was a surprise that I ended up as an actor, and it was anything but a disappointment. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I think the only directing I'd be any good at is theatre directing. It's the only thing I can see myself doing. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
Actors are people who are doing a job they want to do, which isn't the case for many of the people who… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
As an actor, you know there are things you get asked to do that you do quite well, with less effort. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
My job as an actor is for you, so why should my private life be for you, too? That's not fair. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
If you want your film to be instantly green-lit, your first approach is not to go to a relatively unknown English actor.… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
When I was at youth theatre and drama school, I never thought people would mistake me for a stand-up. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
Every actor is riddled with insecurity, of course. But weirdly, I don't really find that I'd be daunted with taking on roles… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
Being an actor is just like being any other sort of self-employed person - we're all just happy to have a job… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I have never been in, nor have I had any strong particular desire to be in, what is termed a costume drama, but I… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
My mum was Labour-voting, but wanted us to know we were important. Basically, everyone's equal, but you, my children, are a bit better. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I would wear a full-length cape if I could get away with it - I do love a good swirl in a fog. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I think people just like seeing friendship. I think people like seeing people who just drive each other up the wall, but at same… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I hadn't grown up with 'The Hobbit;' I hadn't grown up with 'Lord of The Rings,' anything like that. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I could say, 'I want to play a French-African humpback,' but I probably won't get that role. — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
We can all look on the Internet and go, 'He hates me! Oh, but she loves me. Oh, but he hates me,' you know.… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
I think when see you a character on the screen who is actually being touched by the world, and the stuff is actually landing… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image