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

As an actor, you have to believe in the point of view of a director; as a director, you have to be able to…

— Diego Luna

As a director, you have to know what actors are doing. You're the one telling them what to do. The actors' job is to…

— Eli Roth

I've learned so many things from directors in my acting career. There are even some things I've learned that I didn't want to do.…

— Valeria Golino

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 acting helps me as a director no matter what. There is something about being reminded about the vulnerability it takes to be…

— Marielle Heller

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

— Riya Sen

I have to say from an actor's perspective, to work with a director who has been an actor through most of their career is…

— Karen Allen

Every director should take an acting class. At least one. You know, you panic with actors. It's like, "Okay, this is back in college,…

— Shane Black

When you're a director, you have great respect for directors. I am really pretty loyal to any director that I am working for and…

— Lake Bell

The techniques of different directors are very different, and people have different ways of expressing ideas in film. I'm happiest when working with a…

— Howard Shore