"I remember after Michael had gotten the position, he called me, he could hardly breathe, he's like, 'Judy, Judy, I got the role, I'ma be John Coffey.'"
"But he got the role of his lifetime in 1990 when he played the wet bandit Marvin in the family comedy Home Alone."
"This world of acting is such a gamble, you never know what's going to happen next."
"Critics saw nothing short of a succession of resounding triumphs, prompting them to write things like, 'Meryl Streep, remember the name; you'll be hearing it again.'"
"I didn't think that I would ever be a film actor. I had joined the drama school looking at myself in the mirror, thinking I wouldn't be good for films because films needed a certain kind of chiseled faces, and I didn't have one."
"Are you asking me if I think that later on in my life, I will have a career similar to one of the greatest actors that's ever lived, Daniel Day-Lewis? No."
"Chris Hemsworth is like one of the only actors to have become famous via the MCU and has managed to find film work outside."
"Gloria Stewart was thrust back into the limelight as an 86 year old... her role as Rose earned her an Oscar nomination, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe nomination." - Gloria Stewart
"Bernard Hill was already a famous actor before starring in Titanic... after Titanic, things just got better and better." - Bernard Hill
"Frances Fisher's role as Ruth DeWitt Bukater inevitably came in a close second... her impressive list of roles continued to grow." - Frances Fisher
"Patrick Stewart's passion for acting has stood strong he continues to work in film television and theater captivating audiences with his powerful performances."
"You have to dare to fail when you're an actor."
"I wouldn't be sat here today doing what I'm doing now if I wasn't lucky enough to play bloody Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter."
"I just wanted to say, I don't think Judy Greer ever has a day off of work, she's in everything."
"If you've got crossover appeal you in a movie that made three or 400 million dollars and you are you are the best actress you should be acknowledged as such regardless of who's doing the acknowledging."
"Meryl Streep: said to be one of the best of her generation. Streep has more Oscar nominations than any other actor or actress."
"Sigourney Weaver: Sigourney Weaver needed to let her Talent shine through soon after that she would land her first starring role."
"I choose roles that are exciting to watch and have an interesting character inside of a story." - Samuel L. Jackson
"Samuel L. Jackson rose from the very bottom and became one of the greatest actors of the last two centuries."
"Catherine Hepburn was an extraordinarily successful actress."
"If it feels like Samuel L. Jackson is in everything, that's because he is."
"I think it's a huge mistake for parents to get their children into acting publicly."
"My mom actually had a history with eating... she had introduced me to it because she thought it would help me play younger roles for acting."
"Depp's story is one of courage and resilience as he continues to deliver award-winning performances on the big screen."
"She stunned fans when she returned to acting in 2015 but disappeared again the following year. We haven't seen her in anything since."
"I was present. I was more in the moment in the latter parts of 'Community,' and my best acting, I think, I've ever done in my career were in those last two seasons."
"Acting was gonna be my thing. I hadn't made a conscious decision. I'm going to be an actor, I don't think you do. I think that's what you do."
"Nicholas Cage is a superstar trapped in the role of a lifetime."
"Emma Stone has risen to be the number one actress in Hollywood."
"Her achievements include a Golden Globe award for 'The Age of Innocence' and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame."
"Despite her reduced presence in acting, she remains highly regarded in the industry."
"Her unparalleled acting style, personal triumphs, and professional challenges paint a vivid portrait of a Hollywood icon."
"Hagman's performance as JR earned him widespread acclaim and made him a household name around the world."
"Holden's breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the film noir classic 'Sunset Boulevard.'"
"His dedication to his craft and perseverance in the face of adversity showcase his resilience as an actor."
"Johnny's real rise to stardom occurred two years later in 2008 when he was cast as the character Half-Sack on the critically acclaimed motorcycle drama Sons of Anarchy."
"Anderson earned three straight Emmy Award nominations in the mid-'80s for 'Night Court'."
"Empire actor Jesse Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career."
"Family Matters was my very first audition for a television show and I was three years old."
"Why are we waiting for other people to cast us when we know we're talented?"
"Keith would have been here but his audition is running a little late, some of him that. Hey, let's hope he gets it. He'll be the next Will Smith."
"Treat Williams racked up more than 100 acting credits and is remembered by many for numerous Christmas projects for Hallmark and Netflix."
"Actors now have more freedom than they did in the past."
"In addition to his extensive acting career, Grillo is trained in MMA..."
"This is Alec freaking Baldwin, an actor who has been in starring roles for literally decades."
"You know your acting career’s in trouble when you can’t even portray yourself convincingly."
"With a sane and coherent mind, Conor Murphy made the decision to move to LA in pursuit of becoming an actor."
"Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring from acting... how sad is this?" - "Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring from acting... how sad is this?"
"Her time on the original show not only made her famous, but netted her four Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes."
"Neil Patrick Harris played Spider-Man in a unique phase of his career."
"I love having a goal and then going for it yeah you know whether it's like a super far goal but with acting I know that my goal is to you know be rep a reputable actor and you know win some awards."
"Genji was probably the biggest one... It was wonderful. It was like my first big role."
"Chevy Chase is known for being in National Lampoon and the show Community, but is also known around Hollywood as being kind of a jerk."
"There are certain roles that you read and you go, 'No, this one's mine, and I'm not gonna take no for an answer.'"
"The fact that you auditioned and then on top of that, the fact that you got a role shows that you don't need to be a hardcore fan, this passive fan is all you need to be."
"Archie KJ APA has star written all over him."
"You can actually experience more and more as you go. People think Morgan Freeman just started acting when he was in his 40s or something. The dude's been acting the whole time."
"For so long, Michelle Yo the actress was given a very one-dimensional persona."
"He had an incredible career as an actor and lived to be 103."
"I always tell that to young actors I'm working with, I say, enjoy it, stop figuring it all out, just enjoy it."
"Bruce Willis will forever be a beloved actor to generations of moviegoers."
"There's never been a better time to be an actor."
"The role was Margot Robbie's ticket to the world of big cinema."
"As soon as you have some success in one type of role, people want you to keep doing that thing. Which I think would just be... boring."
"Vera Farmiga has been hailed as a scream queen for over a decade, starting back with her role in 2009’s Orphan."
"I Robert Downey jr. just yeah one of those guys who's one of the reasons I wanted to become an actor myself alone one of the great performance unbelievable."
"As an actor he's best-remembered for his recurring role as Chinese-American detective, Charlie Chan, in 22 films between 1938 and 1946."
"Emma Watson reveals why she's taken such a long break from acting... I think I felt a bit caged."
"No, I don't know. It's just, I don't have like a big sob story how I was. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life and I found acting and it just changed my life. Nice."
"I want to be in control of the narratives of the things that I act for."
"He's turned down money. He's turned down roles and stuff just to get other actors opportunities. He's not chasing the paycheck."
"I always get lost on how amazing it is not just to make a living as an actor but to work and make a thing that someone from Indiana who has nothing to do with that world can enjoy."
"Do you ever get concerned that a role as successful as that could potentially pigeonhole you as an actor moving forward? That's kind of why I want to choose things that are different."
"I want to play the Joker, that's the major opportunity for me."
"Rebel Wilson gained widespread recognition for her breakout role as Fat Amy in the musical comedy film Pitch Perfect 2012 which propelled her to International Fame."
"David Harbour gained widespread recognition and fame for his role as Chief Jim Hopper in the acclaimed Netflix series Stranger Things."
"Megan Fox gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Michaela Baines in the Transformers film series which catapulted her to Fame in the mid 2000s."
"Shannon Doherty gained Fame for her portrayal of Brenda Walsh in the hit television series Beverly Hills 90210 in the early 1990s."
"Tom Cruise might be kind of an odd duck in real life but he goes all out when it comes to his movies."
"Berry's Beauty has been widely celebrated often described as stunning and Timeless she gained prominence as a model before transitioning into acting."
"There is still a lot of storytelling for me to do as Superman and I would absolutely love the opportunity."
"Moore's suave charm, debonair demeanor, and sense of humor endeared him to audiences worldwide."
"Will Ferrell really hit his film stride in the early 2000s."
"I felt like 300 was an amalgamation of so many of the roles that I had played with all their power and strength and darkness."
"Olivia Newton John, she was a really sweet woman, had a stellar acting career. She's originally from Australia. Rest in peace Olivia, rest in peace for real."
"Emily Blunt by the time she calls it a career she's gonna have one or two statues on her mantle as best actress."
"I've seen the page. I could vouch for it. It's a thing that I just... I have a bunch of actor friends who are currently sitting at home not doing very much of anything, and all of them have expertise in taping themselves for auditions."
"Tom Cruise remains one of Hollywood's last true stars."
"Troy James now works as a successful Hollywood creature actor using his flexibility to bring some frankly horrifying creatures to life."
"Roxy likes friends I know the next question and the final question for fan Friday is coming from Andres Erickson after watching stranger things season 3 I am certain Millie Bobby Brown will be gracing big and small screens for quite some time."
"His method acting will pay off, and Christian Bale will likely go down as one of the greatest Hollywood actors of all time."
"The depth and quality of her performance represented the making of Nicole as a megastar."
"Edward Norton was nominated for a [] Oscar in his first [] movie. WTF!"
"The thing I appreciate about Owen Wilson is his willingness to tackle vastly different projects as an actor."
"I remember early on when people would ask me, 'Are you afraid of being typecast?' I was like, 'I worry about not eating. This is my job.'"
"He starred in 'Holes,' Shia LaBeouf's first big test to see if he could lead a major motion picture."
"She had way too much talent to be relegated to playing the one-dimensional character she was usually given."
"Pesci won the BAFTA Film Award for Newcomer to Leading Film Roles."
"Clearly, his talent is undeniable, but people are only now starting to realize it. Though the extent of this superhero's acting powers have yet to be fully recognized, we have a feeling he's just getting started."
"Eddie is the greatest stand-up comedian turned actor of all time"
"He's also done a ton of other stuff—24, Entourage, Natural Born Killers."
"Mads Mikkelsen is one of my favorite actors working today."
"She had just moved out to Los Angeles from Arizona to pursue an acting career."
"Ben Cross first rose to fame for his role in the oscar-winning 1981 drama Chariots of Fire."
"Not only has she since released two successful solo albums but Selena continues to grow as an actress starring in movies like the fundamentals of caring and neighbors two sorority rising."
"Every actor has to make terrible films from time to time but the trick is never to be terrible in them."
"Snagging a role like the Joker is something that can make or break your career."
"I feel like she calls her agent every day and yells: how come I'm not on this show?"
"He definitely has a career in acting for sure."
"The only difference between me and my fellow actors is that I've spent more time in jail."
"Mickey Rooney was a dream earning four Academy Award nominations."
"Helen Mirren is 78 years old, continuing to grace screens with her remarkable talent and presence, solidifying her status as a true icon of British and international cinema."
"Helena Bonham Carter is 57 years old and her career continues to thrive with roles in both mainstream blockbusters and independent films, she remains a beloved figure in the entertainment world celebrated for her unique contributions to cinema."
"The career of Harrison Ford, I mean to call it impressive, it is one of the best careers ever in Hollywood."
"Acting has given me such an incredible life."
"I've worn this shirt a couple of times, I did theater there but I tell this to everyone that asks I learned more in a year in LA acting-wise than I did in four years of theater at college."
"Maureen O'Sullivan was such a huge inspiration to many, performing at different times with the likes of Lawrence Olivier, Greta Garbo, and William Powell."
"The biggest gift for any actor's career is having the ability to do different things."
"As long as keanu reeves wants to act there will always be a place for him in film."
"Shatner was the first Canadian actor to star in three successful television series on three different major networks."
"I've always admired the chameleon actor... falling into things, falling out of them... being unrecognizable, mainly to myself."
"A talented actor who left an enduring impact on Hollywood and science fiction fandom through his brief but memorable stint in Star Trek."
"Robbing it of a talented actress who had left an indelible mark on audiences through her diverse and impactful performances."
"He was always destined, even when I was acting, we were working together on that thing."
"Eric Roberts is awesome, he's a great actor. He's done crap but he was not pretentious. I love Eric Roberts."
"I've played all kinds of different roles, and motion capture, performance capturing, voice work has been... a dream."
"I've been an actor since I was a kid but this feels to me like a chance to be reborn."
"Natasha Henstridge is still proud of the film and appreciative of what started her acting career."
"She wasn't just gonna play the love interest, no she was gonna show us that she truly stands out."
"She started out as just a pretty face and proved that she was more than just a pretty face."
"His legacy as a respected actor with a career marked by range and depth."
"Her enduring talent and contributions to the entertainment industry have solidified her status as a respected and beloved actress."
"He seems to approach every job with that same grounded commitment."
"Talent is only a small part of what allows an actor to become a hugely successful star."
"Robert Downey Jr. 'he's path to stardom was inevitable but to say it's been an easy ride would be an outright lie."
"Evans probably appeared in all the big ones that you would think of from the time."
"She started to see things differently and she's kind of directing me to the other people that were connected to her and became connected to her through our other acting roles."
"Acting is the only thing that's never abandoned me. It's kept me safe."
"Well, best of luck with that. Elllie Kemper aka Erin Hannon Ellie Kemper was a fresh and cheerful addition to the office cast."
"Mary Jane continues pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress and eventually lands the leading role in a play titled 'The Importance of Being Earnest'."
"The Rock's break from Hollywood reminded us just how great he is."
"Ben Affleck is pretty much one of the star actor directors."
"Cillian Murphy was super quiet but really damn friendly back in secondary school, and he's exceeded expectations in his roles."
"I think it's hard talking about careerism in an actor's life because you can wish away, but actually it's to try and keep open to all the enormous possibilities."
"Psycho was a huge success and earned Perkins a great deal of attention with much praise coming his way."
"Established herself as an incredibly versatile yet consistent actor."
"Christian Bale was a prolific and well-respected actor long before he was Batman."
"It seems that Leonardo DiCaprio has been acting forever."
"Parts come to you at a certain moment in your life... it's like a learning experience."
"Malcolm Mcdowell has had a great acting career dating back over 50 years."
"I kind of loved the idea of him going out on perhaps, and we don't know, but a very opposite style character, especially, you know, given his experience with Paul Thomas Anderson."
"Halle Berry always felt the need to prove herself."
"It's like hockey, acting, hockey, acting, one, he's a Keanu Reeves."
"Oppression won't stop you and social prejudice is not going to stop you from achieving your goals. You want to be an actress, you could [ __ ] do that."
"Vivian Lee: admired for her intense acting talent and beauty, her path to success and tumultuous marriage to Sir Lawrence Olivier were marked by difficulties and questionable ethics."
"If somebody hands you a job and says you only got two lines in the movie, well let me see you do a good job with those two lines."
"Stephen Amell is an amazing lead both on and off the camera."
"Sasha's done acting she was in the Mandalorian which of course is a big hit for Disney plus."
"A great actor may yet get cast in a terrible role."
"Jessica Lange told The Washington Post after her 1995 win for Blue Sky, there was a period of time I was so worried about being taken seriously."
"A man who has been acting since the age of nine, who has conquered the hearts of 600 million Indians."
"His journey in the acting world was not just a career but a testament to his love for storytelling and his ability to connect with audiences." - Tribute to Yayu En Ru
"The Oscars aren't real, but they are. You win an Oscar, you know you're gonna get more acting roles."
"He's also proven time after time that he wasn't just a pretty face but also an incredible actor with roles in major movies."
"I've been having this informal rule of thumb in my head now that if I'm the obvious casting for a film, I don't want to do it."
"Mystic River was without a doubt one of the most fun experiences I've ever had."
"I'm really excited for it, for Cynthia Erivo to be getting a big break on film."
"Enjoying retirement from the entertainment industry while leaving behind a legacy of critically acclaimed performances and a lasting impact on American Cinema."
"While her on-screen appearances have been less frequent in recent years, her impact extends beyond acting, showcasing her commitment to making a positive difference through her work in education and storytelling."
"Despite fewer appearances in Hollywood, he remains a recognizable figure and continues to engage with fans through various projects, showcasing his talent and enduring popularity beyond his memorable role in 'The Office'."
"Gleason's decision to limit his Hollywood appearances has allowed him to explore diverse endeavors, showcasing a deliberate and thoughtful approach to his career and personal interests beyond the realm of acting."
"Despite a reduced presence in Hollywood, his contributions during his acting heyday continue to resonate with fans."
"Hugh Jackman will have been playing Wolverine for 25 years, Christ, that's such a long time."
"He really needs Oppenheimer to give him some momentum as a serious actor again."
"The real core of being able to stand out... is to train and develop your craft as an actor."
"It's plain and simple, I think that as actors regardless of our race and our gender we just want to be given an equal opportunity."
"All I ever wanted to do was a soap opera, 'Guiding Light,' because it was on CBS."
"Debra Messing continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry admired for her talent, charisma, and dedication to her craft."
"Leaving a space that will not be filled by any actress."
"I still remember at the end of the table read Judd said, 'Great job,' and within four days I got the part."
"The acting world is complicated. Many actors start as children and their roles are what make them successful adult actors."
"Abigail is showing no signs of slowing down."
"Even though it was this role that shot Haley to fame, he was already immersed in the entertainment industry by that point."
"He was born to be an actor...very generous caring loving unique person."
"Being stuck on a plane until 1 am playing A Link Between Worlds while a monster storm raged right outside is something I'll never forget."
"The mid-1980s would bring Betty White her most important role to date."
"It’s interesting how both of those Best Actor refusals were for movies that Coppola co-wrote."
"He was a British actor who rose to prominence in the theatre first in England then America on Broadway."
"Accept them as black in every role that they play."
"Favorite comedic actors? Jim Carrey was on a great run."
"It was the best acting experience I've ever had. It was unforgettable."
"It's been such a great time and really, really creative and imaginative... I love it." - Elizabeth Olsen
"Kim Cattrall, at 67 years old, remains active in the entertainment industry, celebrated for her role as Samantha Jones which continues to inspire fans around the world."
"Rosanna Arquette is 64 years old and continues to work in the entertainment industry, recognized for her talent and versatility."
"McConaughey's kids influenced his role choice in Kubo."
"The greatest actors in Hollywood, they're real greats. They pick roles that work and the movie delivers."
"His legacy as a talented and versatile actor continues to be celebrated by fans and peers alike."
"I made more money from that film than any I acted in. And I would gladly give back every cent, if I could have played that role."
"Cicely Tyson, a massive legacy not just on-screen but off-screen for generations of actresses."
"Having established herself as a talented actress and a beloved figure in the entertainment industry."