Geoffrey Rush Quotes

A collection of quotes by Geoffrey Rush.

Geoffrey Rush is an Australian actor born on July 6, 1951, in Toowoomba, Queensland. He is considered one of Australia's finest actors known for his remarkable versatility and intense performances. Rush began his acting career in the theater before transitioning to film and television.

In 1996, Rush gained international recognition and critical acclaim for his portrayal of musician David Helfgott in the biographical drama "Shine." This performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first Australian-born actor to win an Oscar in that category.

Throughout his career, Rush has delivered exceptional performances in numerous noteworthy films. He appeared as Javert in the musical film "Les Misérables" (1998), Captain Hector Barbossa in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, and as Lionel Logue in "The King's Speech" (2010), where he received further critical acclaim. His portrayal of Logue earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Apart from his success in film and theater, Rush has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts, including his work as a UNICEF Australia goodwill ambassador.

Geoffrey Rush's incredible talent and contribution to the entertainment industry have solidified his status as one of Australia's most esteemed actors. He continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his exceptional performances.

I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitch

I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.

Geoffrey Rush

Life

I do love perusing the dictionary to find how many words I d

I do love perusing the dictionary to find how many words I don't use - words that have specific, sharp, focused meaning. I also love the sound of certain words. I love the sound of the word pom-pom.

Geoffrey Rush

Love Sound

My kids started school, so having a strong base in Melbourne

My kids started school, so having a strong base in Melbourne has been a key priority. I'm not daunted by the travel. People say, 'It's so far to Australia,' and I say, 'You get on the plane, you eat well, you sleep, you wake up - and you're there.'

Geoffrey Rush

Travel

Within our culture, every school has a swimming pool. We liv

Within our culture, every school has a swimming pool. We lived on the coast. People swam in the surf. It's a very sporty nation and at that particular time anyone who had an artistic bent was very much an outsider. So if you liked reading or ideas or playing the piano then your dad viewed you as a sissy, basically.

Geoffrey Rush

Dad

You had to be into sport and, sad to say, I'm a traitor to m

You had to be into sport and, sad to say, I'm a traitor to my country because I don't have a sporting bone in my body.

Geoffrey Rush

Sad

I did not want to put myself on the line, as an Australian p

I did not want to put myself on the line, as an Australian playing Britain's greatest comic actor. The fans of Sellers are obsessive, possessive - and aggressive. I did not want to risk their anger - or my own reputation.

Geoffrey Rush

Anger

I went to England in the '70s, and I was in my early 20s. Th

I went to England in the '70s, and I was in my early 20s. There was still a residue of that era of being an underclass or colonial. I assume it must have been a more aggressive and prominent attitude 40 years before that, because Australia internationally wasn't regarded as having much cultural value. We were a country full of sheep and convicts.

Geoffrey Rush

Attitude