Daniel Stern Quotes

United States, Actor
August 28, 1957

Daniel Jacob Stern (born August 28, 1957) is an American film and television actor, director and screenwriter. He is perhaps best known for his role as Marv Merchants in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Phil Berquist in City Slickers (1991), and as the voice of Adult Kevin Arnold on the television series The Wonder Years.

Also known as Director, Screenwriter

I remember, after graduating high school, I got a part in a play with the Washington Shakespeare Festival - a little part. But I remember thinking this would be a great way of making a living... to be an actor. I never really thought I'd make a lot of money at it.

Daniel Stern
- Great
- Thinking
- School
My life is fairly normal. I didn't wake up one morning and find out that I'm suddenly a star, with people clamoring at me. I feel like I'm moving up the ladder just a little, which is fine.

Daniel Stern
- People
- Life
- Up

The only other thing I can really remember wanting to do besides acting was a gas station attendant. At the time, that seemed like a great job - wash the windows, pump the gas - it looks so cool coming home with black hands. There's a natural transition, from wanting to be a gas station attendant to being an actor, right?

Daniel Stern
- Time
- Great
- Home
I knew I wanted to act when I was around 14.

Daniel Stern
My first movie ever was 'Breaking Away.' I stumbled into an incredible part in a movie that was incredible to be a part of. Peter Yates, the director, became a lifelong friend. He sort of plucked me from obscurity and gave me a life.

Daniel Stern
- Life
- Movie
- Friend
After 'The Wonder Years,' I ended up having a voiceover career, which was something I never even knew was possible. But after the character I was playing on 'The Wonder Years,' people said, 'Oh, would you like to do a Burger King thing? And there's a 7 Up thing...' And then I got to do 'Dilbert.' I think my voice kind of fit for that.

Daniel Stern
- People
- Up
- Character
If you're improvising with Paul Reiser, man, you'd better hold on tight!

Daniel Stern