Actor Quote by Stephan James Download Open image “I know I'm a black actor, but really, I'm an actor who happens to be black.” — Stephan James ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Actor Black Black Actor Happens Really Theatre Who
I don't see myself as a 'black actor,' I'm just Shemar Moore the actor. I'm very proud to be black, but I'm just as… — Shemar Moore Copy Share Image
I don't see myself as a 'black actor,' I'm just Shemar Moore the actor. — Shemar Moore Copy Share Image
It's great to be black in Hollywood. When a black actor does something, it seems new and different just by virtue of the fact… — Will Smith Copy Share Image
I have lots of hopes for black actors in general, whether they be on TV or on stage or in movies, and that is… — Joe Morton Copy Share Image
I believe it's important to have equal opportunities as a black actor. My way of fighting for it is through my art, by not… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
I only became an actor to get your attention, to challenge the archetype of an African American male; I can't be anything else in… — Isaiah Washington Copy Share Image
I'm kind of in a middle space, being marketed as a biracial actor. Roles are written either stereotypically black, or they're written 'normal,' which… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
It's like one of the best things that can ever happen to you as an actor: to have your story reach people, even if… — Jay Ellis Copy Share Image
I was lucky to get into drama school and become a professional actor. No-one ever mentioned the colour of my skin. It's only when… — David Harewood Copy Share Image
Being an actor myself I realize that all actors believe they are qualified to play any role. If you showed me a script with… — Richard Masur Copy Share Image
I got into [acting] so late because of sports. And then when I was in grad school, I sort of got lulled into basically… — Mahershala Ali Copy Share Image
When you're black in Hollywood, you know, your first role is going to be on a crime drama. That's - everybody knows that. — Terry Crews Copy Share Image
What I've learned about that word is context, where the world is coming from - in the era the film is set, it obviously… — Stephan James Copy Share Image
John Lewis is such a remarkable human being. Literally, such a beautiful human being. I remember the first time I met him. We were in the middle of a scene and [Selma director] Ava DuVernay calls, "Cut," and then he literally just came in. He just came walking in.I just froze. I can't explain the feeling. Seeing somebody who was… — Stephan James Copy Share
Jesse Owens had to be a very strong person. There were a lot of protests, but I think that he knew, despite the pressure… — Stephan James Copy Share Image
I want to be a superhero, I want to be Spider-Man or Batman. Will you let me know if you have any connections? Let's make it happen. — Stephan James Copy Share
I enjoy challenging perspective - challenging ideas of what it means to be a black man. — Stephan James Copy Share Image
I care a lot about who I'm working with as directors and other actors. — Stephan James Copy Share Image
When is not a good time to speak up for our vets and support them in any way that we can? — Stephan James Copy Share Image
We have to start creating more material that gives a platform for people of colour, for women, for old people and young people alike… — Stephan James 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
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