Actor Quote by Bryan Batt Download Open image “Gay actors have been playing straight since Euripides.” — Bryan Batt ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Actor Actors Been Gay Has beens Playing Since Straight
The playing ground is so uneven, and there have been so many straight characters for such a long time, and so many gay actors… — Stephanie Beatriz Copy Share Image
A lot of straight actors are actively searching for gay roles because it is something different to do. — Rupert Everett Copy Share Image
There have been amazing performances by straight people playing gay and by gay people playing straight. — Jonathan Bailey Copy Share Image
It's amazing how the world has changed because, at that time [2005], a lot of actors didn't want to play a gay role. — Jake Gyllenhaal Copy Share Image
The taboo for straight actors playing gay is gone... My mother was squirming a bit in the theater because she comes from a different… — Dean Cain Copy Share Image
I think it's very important that, you know, gay actors get to play gay characters. — Dustin Lance Black Copy Share Image
When I was in high school, there weren't a lot of out gay actors playing gay roles. I didn't see myself represented truthfully in… — Tommy Dorfman Copy Share Image
For a long time we have just seen caricatures of gay characters. I honestly would not have done such roles unless I was sure… — Arjun Mathur Copy Share Image
I think, in general, straight actors should be able to play queer roles just as much as queer actors should be able to play… — Keiynan Lonsdale Copy Share Image
I think it shouldn't matter at all what character people play, but of course there is a narrative that's very clear, that openly gay… — Jonathan Bailey Copy Share Image
I think as far as straight actors playing gay roles, "Brokeback Mountain" was a big breakthrough. I'm pretty sure when they were casting that… — James Franco Copy Share Image
I don't think there is a guy that played more gay characters than I have done in my life. — Antonio Banderas Copy Share Image
I didn't have any role models. I really thought I was doomed to this loveless, lonely life. I didn't know any gay people until… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
Some actors have to make a choice. If they have the opportunity to become these huge megastars, making millions and millions of dollars and… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
When I've ridden in parades, I always throw to the kids, the elderly and anyone who is smiling and having a great time. I… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
You know, I think I was always intrigued by theater since I was a small child. — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
I think there is this steely strength beneath this beautiful veneer that a lot of women possess. I can't fathom or understand it. — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
When I did 'Ugly Betty' it was very similar to working on 'Mad Men' - great group of people in their own little world.… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
There are many Broadway songs that apply to moments on 'Mad Men,' and I sing them on set all the time. — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
God love Neil Patrick Harris - how great is that. People grew up with him; they go, 'Oh it's him, it's that little boy… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
My mantra is, 'Don't be afraid of color.' What did it do to you? Do a color testing in alternate kinds of light you… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
My favorite song as a boy was definitely 'Downtown' recorded by Petula Clark. I still love it! And the original cast recording of 'Gypsy';… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
I tend to wake up in the middle of the night with ideas crying to be documented. — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
When are we going to stop labeling everyone? How many times have I been referred to as 'out gay actor?' Do we say, 'out… — Bryan Batt Copy Share Image
There has got to be a way for me to have a role on TV or in film that is just as normal as… — Adeel Akhtar Copy Share Image
I love casting against type and doing things you wouldn't expect, because I think you get more interesting performances that way. Hollywood loves to… — David S. Goyer Copy Share Image
I am tired of our characters being so incomplete. When do we ever save the day in a film? When does a Latino actor… — Esai Morales Copy Share Image
If you stood me in a costume next to a computer graphic of the same-looking character, I think there would be a difference. And… — Warwick Davis Copy Share Image
I'm a character actor - always have been, always will be - and historically, character actors don't come into their own until later in… — Annie Potts Copy Share Image
What we're supposed to do as actors is be able to portray real human beings and emotions. And if you grow up in this… — Emily Browning Copy Share Image
The show was number one in the ratings, Gordon Russell was our head writer, the story lines were magnificent and the acting most exciting.… — Michael Storm Copy Share Image
I always remember what my dad told me when I decided to turn into an actor. He was emphatic that whatever I do, I… — Karthi Copy Share Image
You always hear actors say, 'Theater is my first love,' and it is. It's a time when you really get to do what you… — Amy Landecker Copy Share Image
My preference is for people who come to rehearsal and get into the ring. I like a muscular actor who's playful. — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
An actor doesn't have a regular job. He is dependent upon the roles which are given him. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
