Elijah Kelley Quotes

Gene Hackman is one of the great American actors of all time.

I've played a lot of bad guys over the years, a lot of hardcore guys. At the same time, I've done a lot of comedy.

Having said that, I'm a huge Jack Nicholson fan because he just goes nuts in everything he does. Having Jack in his heyday would also be a dream come true.

Hey, I'm just trying to become the Michael Caine/Gene Hackman of my generation.

I remember my first actor that I really, really fell in love with was Tom Hanks. I suppose when I was growing up and getting more serious about acting, at that point, he was the biggest actor in the world.

Harrison Ford was pretty content as a carpenter who thought it would be nice to work on TV and ended up being the biggest film star in the history of cinema.

I'd love to work with Michelle Williams. I think that she's incredible. She's such a great actress and I love her.

I've always thought John Travolta is one of the greatest movie stars Hollywood has ever produced.

You can't believe Russell Crowe is the same actor who won an Oscar one year ago for Gladiator.

Scarlett Johansson has a smile she tries to suppress in every movie she makes. She's been trying to keep a straight face since she appeared with Bill Murray 11 years ago in her breakthrough, 'Lost in Translation.'

I had admired Richard Burton for years and years before I had ever worked with him. He was a great, great actor. It was a joy to get to know him as a person.

James Dean has never been one of my guys. I don't want to be him. I will take boring anytime. I love boring! Are you kidding me? Matt Damon has been one of my favorites forever. He always elevates every bit of material, and then you don't hear a thing about him.

I have this ongoing obsession with Meryl Streep.

Amitabh Bachchan is an intelligent actor.

Jessica Lange is my all-time favorite actress.

Kurt Russell... he is a bloody legend. I have idolised him, and to chill with him on the sets while shooting was an incredible experience.

Mohan Babu garu is one great actor who has withstood so many obstacles over the last 42 years.

I am glad that after 'Rustom,' I did 'Mubarakan' and then 'Baadshaho,' as it explores my range as an actor.

I do want people to see me as a well-rounded actress, not just someone who plays in 'Turtle' movies.

Ram Kapoor is a formidable actor.

If you only see 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Sicario,' you've seen two great, totally separate Josh Brolin performances.

I want to be known as an actor who can do all kinds of roles.

If one goes by my filmography, I have done several films of different genres.

After the release of movies like 'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' and 'Amirtham,' I was branded as an actress who can do only homely roles.

If you see my filmography, I have mostly done non-glamorous roles.