Kenneth Branagh quotes - page 2

Kenneth Branagh is an Irish actor, director, and screenwriter renowned for his adaptations of Shakespeare's works. His talents have brought him acclaim both on stage and in cinema, with performances and films spanning genres and generations. He continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary theater and film. Here are 40 of his quotes:

Sometimes I used to think to myself, 'Have I lost a sense of humor?' but I don't think that I have. I think one can be as snarky and sarcastic as lots of people, but I have never found that it makes me particularly happy. (Kenneth Branagh)

I think A Midsummer Night's Dream would be terrific because of the transformations that occur. Or The Tempest, things like that. Extraordinary larger than life or supernatural element.

Kenneth Branagh

I like to cast actors I admire, one's that are talented. Each one will bring something new to the part. This play has been done thousands of times and now certain characters are too familiar.

Kenneth Branagh

I don't know that there is too far, actually. I think there's only too bad. If it's bad you've gone too far.

Kenneth Branagh

I do think that, for instance, we've been very lucky to have theatrical careers and be associated with Shakespeare which sometimes gives you a kind of bogus kudos.

Kenneth Branagh

I started being interested in acting when I heard the voices of Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir John Gielgud and Sir Alec Guinness. I've had the great privilege of working with Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Anthony Hopkins. These are people who inspire the work that I do.

Kenneth Branagh

I'm always interested in contemporary fiction.

Kenneth Branagh

A creative and artistic home is what I've been looking for in the theatre.

Kenneth Branagh

There's always something to think about in terms of problems that are dark and important and immediate and scary.

Kenneth Branagh

Variety is very, very good. Going from medium to medium, if you get the chance to do it, from theater to television to film, which are all distinctly different, keeps me sharp.

Kenneth Branagh

I did not make this a long film for its own sake. I wanted to make an entertaining film and offer it out there for those who want to see it. If word of mouth suggests there is an audience out there, hopefully their cinema will show it. (Kenneth Branagh)

I'm basically quite a cheerful person.

Kenneth Branagh

I come from the theatre; my bones are in the theatre. It's as natural as breathing to want to be in the theatre.

Kenneth Branagh

Many of us live in dysfunctional families, and so even if it's in a fairy tale, or perhaps because it's in a fairy tale, we have a chance to look at that side of our reflected lives differently.

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There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling.

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Kenneth Branagh

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Photo: Dublin International Film Festival, CC BY 3.0

Occupation: Irish Actor
Born: December 10, 1960
Quotes count: 40

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