Actors Quote by Janet Suzman

The only thing that I can contribute as director is to work with the performers in a way that brings out the drama.

— Sam Wanamaker

As a director, it is important to understand the actor's process.

— Chadwick Boseman

Having a director who is also an actor makes for that very relaxed way of working and it's empowering.

— Chris Hemsworth

Its different being a director. I suppose, especially if its a story youve written and you feel compelled to tell, in some ways its…

— Paddy Considine

There's something important, as an actor, about allowing yourself to be approached by people to do roles. People see different things in you.

— Damian Lewis

As an actor, you tell part of a story. As a writer, you get more of telling that story. But as a director, they're…

— Jonah Hill

As an actor you have to deliver what the director wants.

— Saqib Saleem

As an actor, you have to believe in the point of view of a director; as a director, you have to be able to…

— Diego Luna

I just like to keep things small and subtle and authentic, and ground everything in reality. So that is something that I feel is…

— Pamela Adlon

Theres something important, as an actor, about allowing yourself to be approached by people to do roles. People see different things in you.

— Damian Lewis

As an actor, you want a director who makes you feel comfortable in a place that you can really create and try a lot…

— Ansel Elgort

Being an actor really, really strengthens me as a director. There's just a certain type of understanding that comes from having been there and…

— Aaron Ruell