Acting Quote by Marielle Heller

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

I think acting really helps as a director. It's just no question, because you totally understand the acting process.

— Andy Serkis

After all these years, I'm starting to learn what a good director does, and I know what a good one does with actors: help…

— Brian Geraghty

It's advice I always give to directors when they're starting out: Take an acting class to really see what it feels like to be…

— Marielle Heller

As an actor, it's always important to understand what the director is after. That, to me, is my job. When I'm acting, I like…

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt

I don't think it's necessary to be an actor to get great performances out of an actor. But I do think it helps me…

— Steve Buscemi

Look, a lot of directors were actors, even if they were unsuccessful actors which I think is helpful. I think it's a really helpful…

— Grant Heslov

As a director, I also get to sit and watch actors and learn from them in a way that I don't get to do…

— Stanley Tucci

I think that it helps that I have acted. That said, it doesn't mean you're going to be a good director.

— Valeria Golino

As I've always been open to learning, directors have helped me with the nuances of acting.

— Riya Sen

Where having been an actor was extremely helpful to me was in casting. That's where I think a director who has acted can really…

— Taylor Sheridan

I think what makes a good actor's director is the same thing that makes a good director. Acting is just one of the trades…

— Matt Damon