Roger Moore Quotes

It is a distinct and an honor to work with the august Regina King. I would call her Queen King. This woman is one of our treasures. She's an actor's actor. She has craft to burn. She's a craftsman who knows what she is doing, and she's got soul.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Stephen Graham. I've admired his work for many years, and what he brings is that real sense of authenticity.

I saw and I met a lot of people who were in the field. It also provided a context in which I came to respect what the actor did, because I saw how difficult it actually was to do.

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.

Judi Dench has always been the benchmark for me. Everything I have seen her do is incredible. I also really admire Cate Blanchett. In terms of people I have worked with, there is no one more admirable than Hugh Jackman, for his spirit, energy, generosity and hard work.

Chris Messina is amazing, and he's so serious - he's, like, a proper actor! He's got craft! I love to watch him. But not in a creepy way.

I admire Cate Blanchett as an actor: that's my ultimate goal. To be as good as she is!

They all matter to me, whether I'm working on a Sam Jackson film for a week or I'm the star of my own TV series - I take it all very seriously, and I have a healthy respect for the work in general, despite the role.

I loved working with Mandy Patinkin, I have to say.

Whenever I'm offered something, I always read the script and meet the director. I still appreciate just being considered.

There are so many young talented actors today whose work I respect and admire - Ryan Gosling is probably primary among them. I take inspiration from so many amazing actors.

I play beside one of the unsung heroes in David Vaughan. It's a privilege to play with him: he is breathtaking at times.

I worked with John Hurt a couple of times and learned a lot from him.

I enjoyed working with Stephen Merchant. He was wonderful. I've been such a big fan of his acting.

It was truthfully an honor in itself to be able to act face to face with Choi Min Sik. I was really nervous, but his encouragement became a huge strength to me.

I've learned a lot from Irrfan. Working with him was nothing less than a fan moment for me throughout.

It was really good working with Paresh Rawal. I was nervous at first because he is such a big star and I love his performances, but the initial nervousness went away once I got to know him. He is a very simple and hardworking man.

I love and admire Pankaj Tripathi as an actor.

Over the years people would ask me which co-star have you been a fan of or admired. I have always said Rishi Kapoor and Kamal Haasan. They are my two co-stars from whom I have really learnt a lot. I have been a great fan of both of them.

The thing I crave for the most is appreciation for my acting.

I always thought the fans deserved the best I can give them.

There's a slew of actors that I'd love to work with. I'd love to work with Gary Oldman. He seems like not only a solid dude and a good man, but a pretty inspired actor.

So far, the thing I seem to have been rewarded for in film is leaving myself behind and transforming myself into other people.

I don't consider a lot of actors that I really admire movie stars.

I've constantly done my best to get the best material I can get with the best directors I can get to direct me.