As an actor, what you dream of is being able to portray people that people empathize with and understand and really feel for.
I went to Long Beach State, started out as an actor.
I had no idea how to make it as an actor. But I knew I wanted to.
It's a blessing to be given a variety of roles to what I call an iconic action actor like myself.
For me it would be unhealthy to be a method actor; I'm not mentally stable enough for that - I need to separate my two worlds.
I like working with an actor who doesn't do the oneupmanship. One who has no trick and gives a true, honest performance.
If you give an actor any wiggle room to whine in situations where they want to whine, you're gonna whine.
The genres are widening. I don't think that there's as many limitations on the kinds of projects that actors can do as there once was.
I was very intense. I think it's a privilege to be an actor.
I'd made these experimental films but I thought the major chore of a filmmaker was to relate to actors.
I went to school to be an actor in Canada and realized I hated auditions once I left, which is a huge problem if you want to get a part.
I know actors come around and they always talk like that, but I don't do publicity if I don't like the film.
It is better for me to serve a charity as an actor or a voice, rather than at a luncheon being just a celebrity.
I admire actors who are bold and try to go forward over the cliche and propose something original to the audience.
Actors really are the scum of the earth. Their behavior makes overpaid rock stars look positively noble.
Will and Tommy Lee are the only actors I've ever worked with where neither of them want to say any lines.
I've always played the guy with the gun and the knife. That's how many actors start out, playing the bad guy.
The right costume determines the character, helps the actor feel who he is, and serves the story.
Bad directors are the ones who want to tell you every move, and think they're a better actor than you.
I think the more you do as an actor, the more facility you have to switch on and off.
Jim Carrey is a consummate actor and professional. He comes on set, knows his lines and knows his moves.
