Accepted Quote by Jason Alexander

Look, I certainly couldn't say that my unusual upbringing didn't lend itself to becoming an actor - of course it did. People want to…

— Freddie Fox

Acting is a psychological profession, and every character drains you emotionally, regardless of whether it is an intense art house movie or a light-hearted…

— Shweta Tripathi

It's tricky playing people that you don't like and finding a way to empathise with them. It's challenging and very exciting for an actor.

— Carey Mulligan

Portraying emotionally ill characters gives me the chance to really act.

— Leonardo DiCaprio

From a performance standpoint, it just gives [actors] so much - I had such a great cast [ in Valley of Violence] - and…

— Ti West

With a great writer and a great writers' room, it makes the job of the actors way easier and much more enjoyable, too.

— Melissa Barrera

It has nothing to do with the emotional demands of a role; I've done comedies that are as draining to me as any drama.

— Sean Penn

I think it's critical in any character you play that it really is about reacting instead of acting. You can always tell when a…

— Malin Akerman

I think being a character actor is exciting in that it allows you to embody completely different things, whether it's through wild accents or…

— Jackie Earle Haley

I think all actors have a strange quirk about them. They're different than the usual run of people. They have a way of dramatizing…

— Agnes Moorehead

When you're on set and you professionally listen to what the other actors have to say, then the emotion is naturally evoked.

— Shailene Woodley

It's interesting, the acting thing. I think it must be a deep sense of insecurity that made me want to explore other characters.

— Trudie Styler