Michael Jai White Quotes

When a casting agent sees me, he kind of knows what he's getting.

I'm not a personality actress. I never have been. I have been a character actress.

I'm an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political pundit.

I don't feel like a romantic lead; I guess I feel more like a character actor.

I always have considered Michael Keaton to be a phenomenal actor because he navigates drama and comedy.

There are so many examples of talented actors working today, no matter how they live their private lives. I'm lucky that people believe me when I'm in character.

I consider myself a character actor.

Well, I suppose that, in a sense, every screen role is a favourite with me.

In 'Rocky' and 'Paradise Alley,' my dad played very expressive characters, and he was out there.

I'd played dumbasses a lot. On Mad About You, I played a very dumb waitress and they saw me.

I try to shy away from playing cranky people, but if it's just a funny next-door neighbor or business man, I'll say, 'Sure, why not?'

I try to bring my own style to a role, but I can't change how people think of me.

It's so funny because, here in Hollywood, an actor who really is versatile and who has the ability to transform between comedy and drama roles is considered a rarity.

I've probably played more non-police roles than people realize.

I have done some serious roles earlier and there have been some brilliant comedy roles in my career as well.

I don't feel genres have helped me as an actor. Movies can be of any genre. But if you give me slapstick, I may not do it.

Antara Mali is a fine performer. Her role in 'Road' is in complete contrast to that in 'Company.'

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

My favourite actor is Denzel Washington, he's a smooth character so he could play me too!

I suppose I'm what you'd called a character actress, so, often, my characters are quite extreme.

Give me meaty roles, and I'll sink my teeth into them!

I want a part playing a really ugly geek, with no make-up and my hair all tied back, so I could just be a character without worrying how I look.

The only pressure, as an actor, is to step into Eric Carter's shoes and make him as fully and as complex and as flawed and as human as I could.

When an actor decides to play a character, he must exude some sort of charisma and look relatable, even if he is playing the role of a really unattractive person.

Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Derek Luke and Leonardo DiCaprio inspired me the most. The rawness balanced with charisma that they all bring to the screen is awe inspiring.