20+ Robert Mitchum Quotes On Acting

Robert Mitchum was an American actor who had a long and successful career in film, television, and radio. He was known for his roles in films such as Out of the Past, The Night of the Hunter, and Cape Fear. His career spanned from the 1940s to the 1990s and he was nominated for two Academy Awards. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Robert Mitchum on acting.

Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. — Robert Mitchum

Every two or three years, I knock off for a while. That way I`m always the new girl in the whorehouse. — Robert Mitchum

I never changed anything, except my socks and my underwear. And I never did anything to glorify myself or improve my lot. I took what came and did the best I could with it. — Robert Mitchum

The only effect that I ever noticed from smoking marijuana was a sort of mild sedative, a release of tension when I was overworking. It never made me boisterous of quarrelsome. If anything, it calmed me and reduced my activity. — Robert Mitchum

I kept the same suit for six years and the same dialogue. They just changed the title of the picture and the leading lady. — Robert Mitchum

I've still got the same attitude I had when I started. I haven't changed anything but my underwear. — Robert Mitchum

I never take any notice of reviews - unless a critic has thought up some new way of describing me. That old one about my lizard eyes and anteater nose and the way I sleep my way through pictures is so hackneyed now. — Robert Mitchum

Sure I was glad to see John Wayne win the Oscar I'm always glad to see the fat lady win the Cadillac on TV, too. — Robert Mitchum

Stars today are just masturbation images. — Robert Mitchum

I never will believe there is such a thing as a great actor. — Robert Mitchum

I started out to be a sex fiend, but I couldn't pass the physical. — Robert Mitchum

I have two acting styles: with and without a horse. — Robert Mitchum

These kids only want to talk about acting method and motivation. in my day all we talked about was screwing and overtime. — Robert Mitchum

People think I have an interesting walk. Hell, I'm just trying to hold my gut in. — Robert Mitchum

Listen. I got three expressions: looking left, looking right and looking straight ahead. — Robert Mitchum

The only difference between me and my fellow actors is that I've spent more time in jail. — Robert Mitchum

The people who can do you the most damage are the ones who are closest to you. — Robert Mitchum

How do I keep fit? I lay down a lot. — Robert Mitchum

Movies bore me; especially my own. — Robert Mitchum

This is not a tough job. You read a script. If you like the part and the money is O.K., you do it. Then you remember your lines. You show up on time. You do what the director tells you to do. When you finish, you rest and then go on to the next part. That's it. — Robert Mitchum

Life Lessons by Robert Mitchum

1. Robert Mitchum's career is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication; he worked consistently throughout his life, appearing in over 100 films and television shows.
2. His willingness to take on a variety of roles, from romantic leads to villains, demonstrates the importance of being flexible and open to new opportunities.
3. His success in both critical and commercial films shows that it is possible to achieve success in any field with hard work and determination.