Bruce Davison quotes

Bruce Davison is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. His career spans several decades and includes notable roles in “Longtime Companion” and the “X-Men” film series. He has earned critical recognition, including prestigious award nominations, for his work. Here are 11 of his quotes:

I think tolerance is something everybody needs to be reminded of, especially in a reactionary political world. Well, actually, I should say, a reactionary political climate. (Bruce Davison)
You have cocktails for 250,000 people when millions upon millions are sick. View quote
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Actors, lots of times, are great when they have great parts. For me, a lot of times, it's been the part. View quote
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A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening. View quote
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Hollywood could use less instead of more of everything. View quote
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Well, I always try to look at my characters as being better than I am. That's one of the reasons I guess I became an actor - because you get to create a persona that's bigger or better or more interesting than your own. View quote
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I hate to date myself, but my earliest memories are Flash Gordon. I would love playing Flash Gordon in the neighborhood. View quote
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That's always something that's really important for an actor - to find an opportunity to do a scene where there is a moment like that, where you manage to connect with everyone. View quote
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It was quite a ride and very conflicting for me, too - to be nominated for an Oscar, to be straight and healthy, and to be getting all these accolades while these people around me were suffering and dying from AIDS. View quote
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I'm over there filming in South Africa now, and two in five are HIV-positive now. Not many people know that. View quote
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I spent my whole life figuring out how to get out of work. I would say I was intelligent, but intelligent in a very surreptitious, invisible way. (Bruce Davison)

Bruce Davison

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Photo: John B. Mueller, CC BY 2.5
Occupation: American Actor
Born: June 28, 1946
Quotes count: 11

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