Quotes by Katie McGrath

About Katie McGrath:

Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" McGrath is an Irish actress and model. She is best known for playing Morgana in the BBC One television series Merlin and also for portraying Jules Daly in A Princess for Christmas. She has also appeared as Lucy Westenra on the British–American horror drama TV series Dracula, which aired in the autumn of 2013. Recently[when?], she appeared in Jurassic World as Zara.

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My mum's amazing - every time I achieve something in my career, she buys me a diamond earring.

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I don't get recognized in England. Not at all. Every so often, I get recognized in other countries.

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No actor can play a villain if they don't sympathise with him or her - otherwise the character just becomes a two-dimensional caricature.

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I get sent lots of jewellery by fans, and that's absolutely lovely.

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It's not an understatement to say that I owe everything as an actor to 'Merlin.' It was pretty much my first job, and I didn't know what I was doing for many years on it. It wasn't until the third and fourth series - the fourth series especially - th...

Katie McGrath

I grew up in a small town in Ireland and didn't know any actors. I never thought it was a viable job. It wasn't until I was on 'The Tudors' that I realised it was a possibility.

Katie McGrath

My friend once sculpted me a bust of Admiral Ackbar from 'Star Wars.' He's my favourite character in the films after Han Solo. He's that goldfish-type alien in the white costume. 'It's a trap!' I'm a big geek.

Katie McGrath

I wasn't born an actress, but I was certainly born dramatic!

Katie McGrath

I had this vague notion that one day I might be editor of 'Vogue China.' It was a bizarre ambition, as I didn't speak a word of Chinese. There were flaws in my plan, admittedly.

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I am really terrible when it comes to guys. Inside, I just see myself as this overweight tomboy with funny-coloured hair and bad skin.

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Without Merlin, there would be no Gandalf, so I see them as the same thing, one a continuation of the other.

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I'm not a high-maintenance person.

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Working crew made me realise that the actors are a very small part of a very big machine, with each part being vital to make the show work. It so important to remember that it's not about you, it's about the show, and working crew hammered that point...

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I loved every minute of working in wardrobe. But I love being an actress so much more. I don't think I was very good in costume, so it's better that I prefer being an actress.

Katie McGrath

I'm a very ambitious girl. I'll go wherever there is a good part.

Katie McGrath

I do keep getting these bad girl roles. The funny thing is that, honestly, I don't think I'm believable as these aristocratic mean girls. But I do love playing them.

Katie McGrath

Maybe people don't see me as believable playing a person of today. I guess I'm just more realistic in a corset and funny hairstyles.

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One day I'd love a house in the country, with some chickens, dogs and kids.

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I wear a lot of black, knitwear, skinny jeans and very high heels. My mum used to work for a fashion designer making knitwear, so she knits me lots of chunky scarves, hats and gloves, which I love.

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I love being as bad as possible! You've got to love a bad girl. Look at 'Gone With the Wind,' Scarlett O'Hara - total bad girl, but you love her.

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Author Bio

NameKatie McGrath
DescriptionIrish actor
BornOctober 24, 1983
CountryUnited Kingdom
ProfessionActor