African american Quote by Viola Davis

As a black actress you've got to work doubly hard. But it doesn't ever get me to the point where I give up on…

— Naturi Naughton

I think it's very important to recognize talent in all facets of filmmaking. Making a movie is such a lengthy and intense experience, so…

— Eva Green

I've wanted recognition; I wanted success; I wanted appreciation; I love the perks of being in the movies. I love the fame that comes…

— Vidya Balan

I love any kind of recognition because as an actor I'm very hard on myself sometimes.

— Michael Welch

To me the recognition of the audience is part of the filmmaking process. When you make a movie, it's for them.

— Michel Hazanavicius

My goal as an actor has always been to reach a level where I can find a lot of interesting work, and I think…

— Benicio Del Toro

I've made it my mission to make movies starring African American actors and about the African American experience and put them in the mainstream.…

— Malcolm D. Lee

I feel like each time I do something I want it to be more and more recognizable that it's me so, by the time…

— Chris Cunningham

Over the course of my career, I've had the great fortune of working with some incredible filmmakers who have protected me and inspired me…

— George Clooney

Even my films did well and I had an opportunity to start my career with a full-fledged role in 'Yes Boss,' but I never…

— Kashmira Shah

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

I'm deeply appreciative that many people have enjoyed my films, films that I made in my own style. The successes have helped me learn…

— Takashi Miike