Acting quotes

Welcome to our collection of Acting quotes! Whether you are an aspiring actor, a seasoned professional, or simply someone who appreciates the art of acting, you'll find inspiration and insight within these pages. Acting is a craft that allows individuals to step into the shoes of different characters, conveying a range of emotions and experiences.

Within the rich tapestry of acting, you will find quotes from renowned actors, playwrights, directors, and industry professionals. These quotes delve into the power of storytelling, the nuances of performance, and the transformative nature of the actor's journey. From comedic timing to dramatic intensity, acting requires a combination of skill, vulnerability, and passion.

Explore our collection of Acting quotes to gain a deeper understanding of the art form and discover the wisdom shared by those who have honed their craft. Whether you're seeking motivation for your own acting endeavors or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes magic that brings characters to life, these quotes will capture your imagination and illuminate the world of acting.

So, whether you're looking for a dose of inspiration, a glimpse into the creative process, or a reminder of why acting is such a powerful form of expression, dive in and experience the profound impact of Acting through these thought-provoking quotes.

Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado
Actress
I would like to continue making music and acting in projects that give me a lot of satisfaction.
All actors are whores. They want only one thing: to seduce you.
Perry Como
Perry Como
Singer
Acting coaches in Hollywood were always telling me to use my hands and body more. But that was never me. I just breathe and sometimes it doesn't look as if I'm doing that.
Erika Christensen
Erika Christensen
Film actress
At about twelve I just knew, something clicked, and I knew I wanted to be an actor and my parents, to their credit, granted this 12 year old girl a chance to give it a try.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I'm a frustrated actor. My ... goal is to beat Alfred Hitchcock in the number of cameos. I'm going to try to break his record.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I find it very easy playing Bond. I think he's hilarious. He gets himself into some extraordinarily funny situations.
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman
American actor
In television you don't have a lot of time to spend with the role or the script. Typically you get a script a week prior to shooting. Sometimes it's even less time, not enough time to dream about the role.
Quinn Shephard
Quinn Shephard
American actress, film director, producer, screenwriter and film editor
I think coming off of "Blame", I've been talking a lot about directing. It's something that I really love and connect with. I truly consider it what I was born to do. That kind of loops in with filmmaking on the whole, because when you create something, you're also wearing a lot more hats than just director. At the same time, I also think acting is something that's very powerful in my life.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
I'm lucky that people believe me when I'm in character.
Adrianne Palicki
Adrianne Palicki
American Actress
I would love to play Wonder Woman on the big screen.
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario
American Actress
Everyone has the opportunity to do a horror film. There's something great about it as an actor. You have to go to places you'd normally never go and be put in situations you would never be put into. You don't get the opportunity in a lot of films to have this kind of acting. It's an interesting challenge.
Alex Sharp
Alex Sharp
English Actor
To give a good interview, I often found it's a bit like acting, except it's yourself, so you have to be yourself.
Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur
Indian Actor
Failure of a film doesn't diminish my love for acting.
Adam Driver
Adam Driver
American Actor
Acting is really about having the courage to fail in front of people.
Alan John Buckley
Alan John Buckley
Irish–Canadian actor. Known for Adam Ross role in CSI:NY
I played a nerdy guy on 'CSI: NY' for nine years. I want to be bad for a while. I want to be really, really bad.
AJ Bowen
AJ Bowen
American actor and producer. (The Signal, 2007, The House of the Devil, 2009)
To have a part that is written for you certainly helps an actor.
An actress wants to be seen. An actress wants to be loved. By multitudes of people, not just one lone man.
Erika Christensen
Erika Christensen
Film actress
Being an actor is definitely not about sitting around on set and having a cigarette or something. It's about acting. The more you can audition, then that's the best thing ever because you learn so much and you get your face out there and you grow your confidence.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I love all the voiceovers I do. I can't remember them all, but I seem to do them all of the time. And there's nothing easier because you just stand and read the script, and you don't have to act the way actors do. You don't have to be made up and put costumes on.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I've never really had a desire to do Shakespeare. For me, it's just too many lines.
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman
American actor
I started out as a writer and a director. I started acting because I wanted to know how to relate to the actors. When people ask me what I do, I don't really say that I'm an actor, because actors often wait for someone to give them roles.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
As an actor, you most often play relatively average parts, so to get to play extreme versions of anything, those are the most exciting parts.
AJ Bowen
AJ Bowen
American actor and producer. (The Signal, 2007, The House of the Devil, 2009)
As an actor, the ambition is to play interesting characters. And in the indie genre world, the budgets are low. That allows me, as an actor, not to have a financial value behind my name, to justify me being in these bigger parts for these types of movies.
Acting is the loneliest profession I know.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I love recording lines. It's like being an actor without having to really act.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I just wanted to play a cowboy for a long time.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
We're blessed on 'How I Met Your Mother' to feel like we're doing a bit of a funny playlet everyday.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I'm practically an actor. Even when you do an interview, it's like you're performing a little bit, so yeah, I'm enjoying it, it's fun.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I never really had a strong accent.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
I felt a little green, because Shakespeare writes the thought process within the text; it was tricky not to think of what to say and then say it, and instead just deliver the lines.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I always wanted to be an actor. I had the arrogance to believe I couldn't be anything else.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
Coming at the acting business as a technician, I really enjoy the process of working. I really enjoy being in a rehearsal room, starting a theatre piece for the first time. I really enjoy shooting in front of the crew, and I really love going on location. I think all that is just so exciting. So I've never really been drawn into the fame of being an actor, which in L.A., is part and parcel of the deal. I think for a lot of people, especially kids, it's hard to not get wrapped up in the world of the perks that the job brings.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
It’s not the job of an actor to judge your character.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
I get to choose things that interest me as opposed to trying to get any job that will have me, which for a vast majority of actors is the case.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I'm not James Bond. There's your headline! It's very clear to me that he's the furthest from my character that it's possible to be. It's somebody I play.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
I find myself acting for an editor more, because there's a quick turnaround with television, so you want to try and seem like you're as frenetic as possible, while replicating your movement so you're giving the editor more opportunity to cut within the different takes. If you're so crazy that you're sitting in one take and standing in another, the editor can only choose one take or the other. But if you can wrangle yourself into the same spot over and over, then you give them more choices for you.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
In many films, as many different characters, I've killed many different people.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
Playing a villain was fun, only because you get to do all the things you wouldn't normally do in your real life.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
It's a Tim sandwich. The meat is fresh, but the bread is moldy.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I watched every single Bond movie three or four times, taking in everything I could about how the character had been portrayed in the past, then threw all that away once I started doing the role.