Actor Quote by Rob Minkoff
“An actor uses his body as a tool and an instrument. In the same way a musician plays an instrument, the actor uses his body to convey feeling and emotion. An animator uses a pencil or a computer to create the same thing, the same exact way... An actor is taking words that are not his own, and he has to bring some kind of authentic life to those words. It's the same goal, to create this authentic life. Even if it's a drawing, or if it's a cartoon, you're still trying to create authenticity because, if the character emotes authentically, it has a power to connect with the audience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Talk, 2005
Compares acting to playing an instrument, emphasizing authentic expression through body and voice.
In simple terms: Actors convey feeling like musicians.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate authentic performance.
Themes
performance
authenticity
artistic expression
Mood
inspired
analytical
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- voice coaching
- animation direction
Key Concepts
method acting
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you bring life to another’s words?
- What techniques foster genuine expression?
A Different Perspective
Authenticity can be hindered by self‑consciousness.
