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Alfred Molina: “I’ve never, ever, ever… come off stage feeling successful”

“Get in, do your thing, and get out like you have somewhere better to be.” – Alfred Molina’s Audition Advice

Clifton Collins, Jr.: “My joy comes from creating characters I haven’t been able to do before”

“My goal isn’t to not play Latinos or to only play white characters; my goal is to play complicated, interesting characters that can inspire thought and emotion” – Clifton Collins, Jr.

Lawsuit Filed Accusing Actor of Using Unauthorized Footage in Her Reel

Actors: when creating your reel, be sure you have permission to use the footage you plan to use from all parties.

Chris Evans on Starring on Broadway: “Theater is the thing that I didn’t know that I needed”

“As soon as this is over I will be on the hunt for the next play,” Evans said.

‘The Walking Dead’ Star Ross Marquand on his ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Role (Spoilers!)

“I had gotten the breakdown, and I said, “Okay, let’s go over this a million times.” – Ross Marquand

David Oyelowo: Highlights from His Reddit ‘AskMeAnything’

“The way I know that I’m reading a character that I would want to play is that I start picturing myself on the set portraying that character.” – David Oyelowo

Actor Eddie Marsan on Early Career Stumbles and the Importance of Learning Your Craft

Actor Eddie Marsan speaks about his experiences as an actor, including why he was failing at it early on and what he learned from working with Benicio del Toro.

Bill Hader on ‘Barry’: “When you push the comedy it starts to feel like you’re reaching for something that might not be there”

Hader speaks on how he developed Barry’s newbie acting technique

Mark Hamill: “You don’t need the spotlight… to really enjoy performing”

“Doing voiceover work reminded me how much I enjoy performing without doing a curtain call or being recognized.” – Mark Hamill

Brian d’Arcy James: “The bulk of my time as an actor has been ‘hustle, hustle’ to get to the next thing”

“Cause that’s where you’re challenged and that’s where you grow and that’s what makes it interesting.” – Brian d’Arcy James on Finding Variety in His Roles

Jenna Fischer’s Acting Advice and the Number One Thing Actors Should Do for Their Career

“Part of the test of becoming a working actor is being able to be resilient and work through those road blocks in whatever way you can.” – Jenna Fischer

Joaquin Phoenix on Acting: “Don’t overthink it, let it be what it is”

“If you keep trying to find what’s unique in the moment, then the danger is that you miss that very thing.” – Joaquin Phoenix

Allison Janney on Her Oscar-Winning ‘I, Tonya’ Role: “It was my challenge to bring her to life without judging her”

“I like to play these roles where people… are inspired to want to act. I want to change their lives.” – Allison Janney

How Richard Jenkins Unsuccessful Early Years as an Actor Led Him to Where He is Today

“Acting for me is something that is difficult, it’s complicated, and yet it’s very simple. It’s a strange thing.” – Richard Jenkins

Charlie Day on Reprising His Role in ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ and the Benefits of Writing for Himself

“By the time you finish writing an episode you know so thoroughly what you’re going for that you don’t have to do as much work as an actor” – Charlie Day

Sam Rockwell: “People like to have labels for actors and, the truth is, every actor is a character actor”

“I think in every character, you’re finding a version of yourself.” – Sam Rockwell

Casting Director Leah Daniels Butler on Diversity: “People are just tired of not seeing themselves reflected on television”

“You have to be more broad in your thinking, which is creating more opportunities for everybody.” – Casting Director Leah Daniels Butler