Am Quote by Sharon Lawrence

What attracts me specifically to roles is the heart of the character.

— Tishuan Scott

My favorite roles usually have to do with the story, if it's a good story I usually enjoy doing the character.

— Beau Bridges

I like to play any character that allows me the freedom to explore it and teach the audience something they didn't know, and show…

— Alicia Witt

I just love to play characters that are layered and that I can relate to in some way, even if they're completely different than…

— Carrie-Anne Moss

I always try to find something I admire about every character I play.

— Ben Kingsley

The recipe for any character is always very interesting, as far as what doses of certain qualities you want.

— Joel Edgerton

I'm open to different kinds of roles, characters and genres.

— Diana Penty

I try to pick characters that I find interesting and complex and that I feel I can bring something of myself to.

— Aaron Stanford

I can't always pick and choose, but I try very hard to take the roles where they are a bit more human. Sometimes there's…

— Blythe Danner

It's my deepest interest as an actor: I love discovering how human beings work, how their flaws reveal themselves - how to learn and…

— Laura Dern

I like a role where some of the character's motivations are confusing or at least interesting.

— Florence Pugh

I love characters that are very layered and complex. It's more exciting and different than any simple role- plus, I love a good challenge.

— Lorraine Toussaint