Alex O'Loughlin Quotes

When I talk about character work, I don't really feel like i do much as an actor when I look at other great actors who win big awards for doing incredible transformations.

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• When I talk about character work, I don't really feel like i do much as an actor when I look at other great actors who win big awards for doing incredible transformations.

  

  Alex O'Loughlin
  • Work
  • Great
  • Character