Actor Quote by Jimmy O. Yang Download Open image “Why is it when a white actor or even a black actor does a British accent, it's considered art?” — Jimmy O. Yang ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Actor Art Black Black Actor British Why
I think it's sort of a rite of passage for a British actor to try and get the American accent and have a good… — Orlando Bloom Copy Share Image
The thing with being able to do accents is that it's still completely separate from being an actor. — Alessandro Nivola Copy Share Image
A lot of British actors will look at America as a land of opportunity. In England, there's such a small pool of working actors… — Aml Ameen Copy Share Image
It's a phenomenon that I see with young actors - a lot of American speaking parts going to British actors. — Michael Douglas Copy Share Image
Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's because we were trained - until now - in… — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think thats because we were trained - until now - in… — Brenda Blethyn Copy Share Image
I think audiences are far too sophisticated now to have an English actor putting on a Russian accent - it feels fake. — James Watkins Copy Share Image
When British or Australian actors perform American characters, we laud them and talk about how great it is they are able to do this… — Hong Chau Copy Share Image
We can only use British actors because everybody's got to talk exactly the same. — Michael Caine Copy Share Image
It bloody annoys me when people forget that we're actors. Just because we tend to appear in things with our own accents, saying dialogue… — Kathy Burke Copy Share Image
As a native actor, you don't get that much chance to work in art, especially television. — Michael Horse Copy Share Image
When you are in America, at least for me, as an immigrant, I try to be as Americanized as I could. I just want… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
A lot of people go on this journey of finding themselves and then eventually realize that their true self wasn't on the outside but… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I tried a bunch of things, like Jiu Jitsu boxing classes. I don't know why, but I did. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When I quit my internship and started doing standup to pursue my dreams and do that full time - I feel like that's when… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I don't know why people feel the need to do this to me, but my friend asked my dad, 'Aren't your proud of Jimmy… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I came to this country when I was 13 years old, I couldn't really speak English, and I had an accent. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Silicon Valley,' I mean, the comedy is amazing, and it's one of the best-written shows with some of the best talent. I'm really happy… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When you're 1 out of 5 Asian people on TV, all the pressure is on you and you have to represent. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When I became an American citizen, nothing's changed because I'm still Asian. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Comedy and drama are like two different sports; they both require athleticism but they're different. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Mother always tries to buy things for a reasonable price. I was never allowed to buy things at full price. Probably, it's rooted in… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I hope I can get to more and more of the Chinese audience and kind of lead the way to maybe, y'know, inspire seems… — Jimmy O. Yang 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