Actor Quote by Sammo Hung Download Open image “It's very hard, you know, for an Asian actor to be in a prime-time television series.” — Sammo Hung ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Actor Asian Hard Know Television Theatre
I always felt that just being an actor is difficult. Being an Asian-American actor doesn't make it more difficult. I see it as an opportunity and a chance to help other Asian-American actors coming along. — Keiko Agena Copy Share
With Asian-Americans actors, specifically, there's been fewer opportunities for them in TV and film and fewer that have the ability to actually make a… — Jenny Han Copy Share Image
I always think it's really hard if you are Asian or Chinese to be really in Hollywood. There are not so many really great… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The truth is, as an Asian American actor, there really are only certain opportunities. — Greta Lee Copy Share Image
It's very hard as an Asian actress to get seen for anything which isn't specifically Asian in England. — Jessica Henwick Copy Share Image
In Hollywood, there's not a ton of roles for Asian people. So a lot of it is waiting and waiting and waiting. — Hong Chau Copy Share Image
It's really taking a while but I do think it's becoming more acceptable to cast Asians in roles that weren't originally slated for someone… — Lucy Liu Copy Share Image
There aren't as many roles, and I think there's a lack of openness in casting an Asian character in a leading role or unless… — Kimiko Glenn Copy Share Image
In America as a foreign actor it's very difficult to get into main roles. — Udo Kier Copy Share Image
As an Asian guy, I would love to see a big blockbuster with Asian lead characters. — Hiro Murai Copy Share Image
Even if you look at 'American Idol,' or 'X-Factor,' or 'The Voice' or anything, it was always difficult to see an Asian or an Asian-American make it to a certain point. — Eric Nam Copy Share
People work hard all week at their jobs. I want people watching TV to have a good time. — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
I don't want to boast about any contribution, but I was part of the group of people who toiled for the film industry. — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
Whatever I do, when I'm working, I'm very serious. But after, I will play, I am funny. — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
If you have the resources, don't waste your time. Why not continue doing the things you enjoy, such as making movies and taking part… — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
I never aspired to be a screen hero; all I ever wanted was for people to respect what I do. — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
Who enjoys practising handstands at seven in the morning? But that's how children were trained in the old days. — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
I used to try and find inspirations everywhere - I would go to the airport or train station and just study people, the way… — Sammo Hung Copy Share Image
There has got to be a way for me to have a role on TV or in film that is just as normal as… — Adeel Akhtar Copy Share Image
I love casting against type and doing things you wouldn't expect, because I think you get more interesting performances that way. Hollywood loves to… — David S. Goyer Copy Share Image
I am tired of our characters being so incomplete. When do we ever save the day in a film? When does a Latino actor… — Esai Morales Copy Share Image
If you stood me in a costume next to a computer graphic of the same-looking character, I think there would be a difference. And… — Warwick Davis Copy Share Image
I'm a character actor - always have been, always will be - and historically, character actors don't come into their own until later in… — Annie Potts Copy Share Image
What we're supposed to do as actors is be able to portray real human beings and emotions. And if you grow up in this… — Emily Browning Copy Share Image
The show was number one in the ratings, Gordon Russell was our head writer, the story lines were magnificent and the acting most exciting.… — Michael Storm Copy Share Image
I always remember what my dad told me when I decided to turn into an actor. He was emphatic that whatever I do, I… — Karthi Copy Share Image
You always hear actors say, 'Theater is my first love,' and it is. It's a time when you really get to do what you… — Amy Landecker Copy Share Image
My preference is for people who come to rehearsal and get into the ring. I like a muscular actor who's playful. — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
An actor doesn't have a regular job. He is dependent upon the roles which are given him. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
