Michael Ironside quotes

Michael Ironside is a Canadian actor renowned for his intense and commanding screen presence. Known for his roles in science fiction and action films such as "Total Recall" and "Starship Troopers," he often portrays tough or villainous characters. He has also worked as a voice actor and director during his prolific career. Here are 11 of his quotes:

I basically was a precocious little kid.

Michael Ironside

I want to make smart television.

Michael Ironside

I took acting lessons when I was 19, 20, and I had my writing.

Michael Ironside

I mean, I've been in a hundred and fifty films; I don't want to just sit around and talk about things.

Michael Ironside

People are either enamored with me or wonder if they can take me.

Michael Ironside

When I was in art college, I would be painting, and I would create something on a canvas that was actually quite attractive. But if I got frightened and tried to protect that, that canvas would die.

Michael Ironside

My M.O. over the years is that I make things better, where people give me that freedom.

Michael Ironside

People who get involved with the success of something have to be given at least some share of that success.

Michael Ironside

I'm a director's actor; I'm a storyteller's actor.

Michael Ironside