Russell Hornsby Quotes

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.

It's a joy to listen to someone at the top of their craft.

I'm often asked, 'Who has you worked with who you really thought was great?' and I think Eleanor Parker was the first and one of the only who was a really accomplished actress, a really caring actress, who was most unselfish, and I was secretly in love with her.

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

It's great to watch someone get the most out of what they can do, whether they're a beautiful performer or just a really gritty performer. It's something to behold.

Well, you know, I mean, she was so wonderful, and she really played the role to perfection.

I've long been a fan of Chiwetel Ejiofor. I think he's a great actor. He's my kind of guy. He does what I aspire to do.

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.

Evan Rachel Wood is the best actress I've ever worked with, hands down.

I have a lot of respect for Kawhi.

I love and admire Pankaj Tripathi as an actor.

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

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

Judi Dench should be ashamed of herself for being so talented and working so much.

My biggest fear as an actor is being involved in something mediocre, or being mediocre myself.

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 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.

You can tell when an actor or actress cares about their work. It's really clear.

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

I have a lot of respect for people with a lot of talent.

I love being around great actors and film-makers, and I try to hide the fact that I'm in awe of them.

If you're lucky as you get older, you respect the craft and it becomes a skill.

You have to hone your craft, but you also have to be born with a certain amount of talent, and I never took the talent for granted - I've always worked really hard to be as good as I could be.