Quotes by Ruth Wilson

About Ruth Wilson:

Ruth Wilson is an English actress. She is known for her performances in Suburban Shootout (2005), Jane Eyre (2006), and as Alice Morgan in the BBC TV psychological crime drama Luther since 2010. She has also appeared in Anna Karenina (2012), The Lone Ranger (2013), and Saving Mr. Banks (2013). In 2014, she had a voice role in Locke and a central role in the Showtime series The Affair.
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It's a good time for me, but it's only recently I've become comfortable in my job. At the start, it's hard having the nerve to call yourself an actor, let alone doing it. I gave myself two years after drama school, and if I didn't make it, then I'd g...

Ruth Wilson

I always vaguely knew I wanted to perform, but I haven't got the greatest singing voice and my dancing isn't up to scratch. Acting was really the only alternative. My parents have been really supportive throughout.

Ruth Wilson

I've always been quite shy. Very confident but very shy.

Ruth Wilson

The difficult thing for me is going to a event and having to be dressed up and being judged for what you wear. People care so much about that these days.

Ruth Wilson

There's such a huge link with fashion, with front covers of magazines and selling products, but that's not what you go into the job for, and yet you're persuaded that's what you have to do to create the opportunities for yourself.

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There's always been a religious strain in me. I can't get rid of it. I don't want to get rid of it. I'm not involved in a church, but I understand that impulse to believe in something that's never going to betray you.

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I do things on a whim.

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Cleaning isn't all that interesting to me. I'm disorganized.

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I don't really plan. I just see what happens.

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I haven't got one or two people that I aspired to be like.

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Every actor turns everything round to their character.

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I remembered a mantra that one of my teachers used to tell me at drama school, that every thought will pass across your face. Even if you're thinking about Shreddies the camera will read it.

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What really excites me is the unknown, and getting to grips with something you have no idea about.

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I'm drawn to damaged, complicated characters.

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My remit has always been: I want to do something different from the last thing I've done.

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There are lots of moments that are great for an actress.

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I'd quite like to do a film but I'd also love to do more theatre. I want to keep challenging myself with good roles. It's harder for women because there aren't as many challenging roles.

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For me, there is a stigma attached to playing beautiful parts. They are often empty characters whom the action happens around. I'm more drawn to characters with a complex internal life, who have a burning frustration underneath that keeps them going.

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I love complex characters - strong females who are vulnerable but have a life and soul. That's what I'm drawn to and what I enjoy most.

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It's how you prioritize in life.

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Author Bio

  • NameRuth Wilson
  • DescriptionBritish actress
  • BornJanuary 13, 1982
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionActor
  • AwardsLaurence Olivier Award