Actor Quote by Laurence Olivier

Acting is suggesting, the art lies in leaving room for the audience to identify.

— Agnes Moorehead

An actor has to evaluate his own abilities and be honest with himself.

— Paul Newman

First of all, the actor needs to get out of the character's way. You follow the character without judgment or prejudice or preconceived ideas.

— Amy Ryan

“I am convinced that fine art is the subtlest, the most seductive, the most effective instrument of moral propaganda in the world, excepting only…

— George Bernard Shaw

An actor must communicate his author's given message--comedy, tragedy, serio- comedy; then comes his unique moment, as he is confronted by the looked-for, yet…

— Eleanor Robson Belmont

Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.

— Rebecca West

An actor feels the dilemma of being a human being and through his art tries to explain the condition of man.

— Ted Cassidy

Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

— Leo Rosten

Acting - you're taking someone else's visions and someone else's inspirations, and it's up to you to portray that to everyone watching the film.

— Cameron Dallas

The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.

— Pablo Picasso

A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.

— Al Jolson

For actors, the idea is that you convince people you're someone you're not.

— Tom Bateman