Actor Quote by John Abraham

My strength, if it's anything, is that I can lure some big-name actors in. That's probably the strength of almost any director now. On…

— Terry Gilliam

As a means of supporting experiential element in film, once I begin to work on a particular movie I consider myself to be the…

— Jack Nicholson

I've definitely become more aware and conscious of what directors I'm working with because it's so important. The director is really more than half…

— Kate Mara

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

I think listening to the director is the number one strength an actor should have.

— Varun Dhawan

My strength is with actors. I think I'm good at working with them to get the best performances, at seeing what it is that…

— Sydney Pollack

I think when you make a movie, one of your main focuses as a director is to inspire everyone else to give their best.…

— Nicolas Winding Refn

I can rely on me [being a director], unlike some actors. I never got anything less than what I needed from the lead actor.

— Russell Crowe

Honestly, one of my favorite things about a director is when they understand what an actor brings to their role.

— Chris Messina

I rely on my directors, a lot. I love being directed.

— Vera Farmiga

I'm really lucky in that I have gotten to be a part of such wonderful films where the roles and the films speak to…

— Hilary Swank

I think I'm a very very nice director. Very supportive, very nurturing. I definitely try to challenge my actors but I think I'm very…

— David Schwimmer