Quotes by John Cullum

About John Cullum:

John Cullum is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in many stage musicals and dramas, including On the Twentieth Century (1978) and Shenandoah (1975), winning the Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for each. He earned his first Tony nomination as lead actor in a musical in 1966 for On a Clear Day You Can See Forever in which he introduced the title song, and more recently received Tony nominations for Urinetown The Musical (2002) (best actor in a musical) and as best featured actor in a musical the revival of 110 in the Shade (2007).
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I could make thousands of dollars in Broadway musicals, but among the best experiences I had was doing 'Hamlet' in Milwaukee and a version of 'Cyrano' that my wife wrote for me on a bus-and-truck tour.

John Cullum

Advertising is a wonderful lubricant for business, if it's used properly.

John Cullum

After serving in the Korean War, I actually started working towards a master's degree in finance.

John Cullum

You scratch a preacher a little bit, and you'll get an actor.

John Cullum

I was on the verge of taking over a company myself, from my father, before I left Knoxville to become an actor. I was also a company commander in Korea, so I had some sense of how powerful authority can be. How dangerous it can be.

John Cullum

My father was a businessman. We had discussions about honesty and dishonesty.

John Cullum

I sing the 'Star Spangled Banner,' so I can get into football, basketball and baseball games for free.

John Cullum

I was married to a dancer who had a dance company in New York City, and she toured.

John Cullum

I got into musical comedy because of Shakespeare, not because of singing. They needed someone to understudy Richard Burton. I was also going to musical auditions because the agent I had insisted I go to them.

John Cullum

I always wanted to act, but never thought of it as something serious to do.

John Cullum

There was a time I wouldn't fly to California if I had to spend the night. Can you believe it? I would not fly to California, the phrase was, 'if the sun has to set on me.' I just had prejudices against it.

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Author Bio

  • NameJohn Cullum
  • DescriptionActor
  • BornMarch 2, 1930
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionScreenwriter; Television Actor; Film Actor; Film Director; Singer; Actor