Mathieu Amalric Quotes

My very first role was the character of Barbara Winslow in the movie 'Marmaduke.' Up until that point, I had only done commercials. I had never done a guest star role or a series, and yet they cast me!

It was a surprise for my family when I told them that I was offered 'Madras Cafe.' My family was initially worried because I have got no film background.

Kylie and I were both taking piano lessons at the time and didn't think of acting. A friend rang mum up and said, 'How about bringing Kylie and Danielle in because they might be right for the part?'

'School Daze' was one of the highlights of my life because it was the first chance I had to act on screen. I would have been happy if that had been it, because I proved that I could do it.

My first acting role as a kid was on 'Freaks and Geeks.'

For me, modelling has been an advantage because if I hadn't been modelling, I would never have been spotted as an actress. I didn't have any intention of becoming an actress.

My first movie role was a supporting performance in a Canadian film called 'Final Lady.' It was a great opportunity for me at the time.

I wasn't a child actor. It was just three weeks of my life when I was eight.

I did the plays in middle school. I was cast as a gate in my fourth grade play, and every year I got a bigger role. Then, in 7th grade, I played Smike in 'Nicholas Nickleby,' and the casting director saw me and asked me to audition for a movie. That movie led to me getting 'Moonrise Kingdom.'

I don't know why Kunal Kohli thought of me for 'Phir Se.' But he did. I got the role without any effort.

I was 14 years old. I did an audition for extra work as an actor, with two lines. Suddenly I was auditioning for a bigger role, and then got a part on a Portuguese TV series at age 15. My whole life changed completely.

I started as a director and just fell upon acting.

I'd never done anything as high profile or professional as 'Skins', so 'Skins' is where I've started.

I was scouted at the age of 10 by a Hollywood agent. I was a really shy, geeky-looking thing, and started in the industry by doing 'extra' work on films.

With 'Nip/Tuck,' I had never even done anything before I got on that show. They created that character for me. I was reading for something else.

When I got 'Family Ties', I wasn't even thinking about being an actress. I thought I might become a window dresser.

I want to direct films, ultimately. Hopefully I'll have a fantastic career in acting and then go on to do that. That's my dream; that's the ultimate goal.

My first job on the screen was 'Sea Patrol,' and that was quite intense, but I guess my first big break was 'SLiDE.'

My first big break was 'White Chicks.' I had only been acting for about two years and I certainly didn't feel like I was ready for such an opportunity. It could only be the hand of God blessing me. I accept everything I'm given with great appreciation.

I actually wanted to first direct and produce, but then I got this very cool opportunity to be in front of the camera once.

I was in seventh grade, and getting a part in Full House was huge. It opened so many doors for me.

'Sara' was the first film project I worked on as an actress; it's a short film.

A little acting debut in Spin City, with Michael J. Fox, which opened up a whole new door for me.

'Crush' was my first number one on the call sheet.

I didn't get into entertainment until I was like 31. I didn't star in a movie until I was 46.