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Actors reflect on the craft of character roles.

Character roles quotes celebrate performers who choose depth over top billing, describing a career built around feeling like part of the team instead of a headline name. One self-described big fan singles out Johnny Depp and Gary Oldman as models for that approach.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Character
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Nov 07, 2020

I've always done character roles and tons of movies as the so-called star, but I always felt I was one of the team.

Quotes by Valerie Harper

Character
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Nov 07, 2020

We live in the golden age of character actors - in an age when actors who have done their time in character roles are frequently asked to carry dark movies and complicated television dramas.

Quotes by Tom Junod

Big Fan
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Nov 07, 2020

I'm a big fan of character actors like Johnny Depp and Gary Oldman. My goal is to continue playing character roles in indie films and move into playing character leads.

Quotes by Thomas Ian Nicholas

Funny
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Nov 07, 2020

I like doing what I do, but I like having the opportunity to do different things, and obviously comedy would be a fun jump. I've just been lucky enough to stay working. In my case, playing intense roles or playing character roles is something that people will hire me for, but yeah, I'd like somebody to think I'm funny. I guess we all do, right?

Quotes by Jason Wiles

I Am
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Nov 07, 2020

At times, I have had the opportunity to play character roles in movies like 'Kathavasheshan.' Still, I act in all the roles I am offered if it has something special.

Quotes by Indrans

Dench
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Nov 07, 2020

There is more for women in terms of character roles now. Judi Dench and Maggie Smith have constantly changed over the years and challenged themselves with different roles. That's impressive.

Quotes by Imogen Poots

These quotes also note a shift in the industry, where actors seasoned in character work are now trusted to carry complex dramas. The throughline is a preference for range and longevity over the spotlight, an always-present theme in these reflections.

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