Francesca Annis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francesca Annis.

Francesca Annis is an accomplished British actress born on May 14, 1945, in Kensington, London. She gained international recognition for her striking beauty, versatility, and talent in various mediums of entertainment.

Annis made her professional debut in the 1963 film "The Cat Gang" and quickly became a prominent fixture in British cinema and theater. Her breakthrough role came in the controversial 1969 film "Age of Consent," where she starred alongside James Mason. Throughout the 1970s, Annis continued to captivate audiences with her performances in films like "Macbeth" (1971) and "Dune" (1984).

However, it is perhaps in television where Annis has made the most significant impact. She wowed audiences with her portrayal of Lady Macbeth in the 1970 BBC production of "Macbeth" and received critical acclaim for her role as Emma Woodhouse in the 1972 adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma." Annis also starred in the highly successful miniseries "Lillie" (1978), based on the life of Lillie Langtry.

In recent years, Annis has continued to showcase her remarkable acting skills in both film and television. Her notable roles include the BBC drama series "Cranford" (2007) and the critically acclaimed TV movie "Home Fires" (2015).

Francesca Annis remains an iconic figure in British entertainment, admired for her talent, grace, and enduring contribution to the world of acting.

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are su

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and also have a family... they are nearly always seen as victims.

Francesca Annis


As you grow older, your whole life becomes very rich, multif

As you grow older, your whole life becomes very rich, multifaceted.

Francesca Annis

Life

I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad

I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad I didn't go, because if I had I wouldn't have my extended family, which is the fabric of my life. Only recently have I realised how special and unusual it is.

Francesca Annis

Family

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are su

I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and have a family. Women are nearly always seen as victims.

Francesca Annis

Family

After all my various relationships I find myself now home al

After all my various relationships I find myself now home alone.

Francesca Annis

Alone

I'm one of the great unemployed looking for the next job. I'

I'm one of the great unemployed looking for the next job. I'm waiting for the right offer. Like anyone, I want something that turns me on inside.

Francesca Annis

Great

We all know now that people can look good for their age. It

We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isn't so extraordinary, I don't know why people go on about it so much.

Francesca Annis

Age

I can feel the 60S looming. In my profession, I've just move

I can feel the 60S looming. In my profession, I've just moved along with my age. By thinking in decades, rather than whether someone's 42 or 47, you can give yourself a whole 10 years to turn yourself around in.

Francesca Annis

Age

However successful you are, there is no substitute for a clo

However successful you are, there is no substitute for a close relationship. We all need them.

Francesca Annis

Dating

You can love more than one person in your life, but things w

You can love more than one person in your life, but things will be different. There'll be a different dynamic. Needs and desires change.

Francesca Annis

Change

I never pursued being 'famous.'

I never pursued being 'famous.'

Francesca Annis

Famous

The minute anyone's getting anxious I say, You must eat and

The minute anyone's getting anxious I say, You must eat and you must sleep. They're the two vital elements for a healthy life.

Francesca Annis

Health

The wonderful thing about acting is you move along with your

The wonderful thing about acting is you move along with your decade. The older you get, the more interesting the parts you get to play and you bring more of your personal experience to the part.

Francesca Annis

Experience

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and r

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.

Francesca Annis

Respect

So many stars lose their way, and with success become more n

So many stars lose their way, and with success become more neurotic, not less so.

Francesca Annis

Success

I consulted a Chinese herbalist and spent two weeks on an is

I consulted a Chinese herbalist and spent two weeks on an island off the coast of Zanzibar. I was away from any kind of contemporary technology.

Francesca Annis

Technology

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing t

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself.

Francesca Annis

Fear

Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots

Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family.

Francesca Annis

Family

Thank God we're not like America. Everyone wants to look lik

Thank God we're not like America. Everyone wants to look like they're 20. In Europe we admire grown-up women I think men revere older women.

Francesca Annis

Women

Truly charismatic people, in my experience, don't come along

Truly charismatic people, in my experience, don't come along very often.

Francesca Annis

Experience