Roles Quotes

I just hope this [Emmy] is now a part of the status quo that women of color are included in the narratives that continue to write lead roles for us.

Viola Davis
- Color
- Narrative
- Emmys
I'm looking forward to a future where there are roles of greater vulnerability and humor involved.

Kari Matchett

I've learned a lot from doing the sitcom. I've learned so much about comedic timing. For all the movies I've done, I've played so many different roles. I love both, but I guess in my career maybe I want to stick more to film.

Kaitlyn Dever
- Different
- Done
- Career
Real equality in films is going to take time and will directly reflect our society. So ladies, please speak up at home, at work, at school, everywhere. As more women continue to find their place in Hollywood we have to keep pushing for more dynamic and strong women's roles.

Barbara Crampton
- School
- Society
- Hollywood
Corporate Hollywood thinks I'm a geek to go back and do theater. They don't understand why I don't want to be a movie star, why I'm not pursuing Mel Gibson's roles.

William Petersen
- Thinking
- Stars
- Hollywood
Although we can't control which roles are assigned to us, it must be our business to act our given role as best we possibly can and to refrain from complaining about it. Where ever you find yourself and in whatever circumstances, give an impeccable performance.

Epictetus
When people were very concerned about the violence against women, I encouraged people to stick with it because it was going somewhere and there was a reason why. It's all a commentary on gender roles and women and having to be the damsel or to stay on the ranch or to stay at home.

Evan Rachel Wood
- Reason
- Violence
- Ranch
Of all the roles I've done on the stage, I'm partial to Cyrano de Bergerac.

Bela Lugosi