Miranda Richardson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Miranda Richardson.

Miranda Richardson is an acclaimed British actress known for her versatile performances in both film and television. She was born on March 3, 1958, in Southport, Lancashire, England. Richardson's acting career took off in the early 1980s, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional talent and ability to portray complex characters.

Her breakthrough role came in the 1985 film "Dance with a Stranger," where she played the convicted murderess Ruth Ellis, earning her critical acclaim and a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Richardson continued to showcase her versatility over the years, starring in a wide range of roles across different genres.

Some of her notable film credits include "Empire of the Sun" (1987), "The Crying Game" (1992), "Tom & Viv" (1994), and "The Hours" (2002), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Richardson has also achieved success in television, notably for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in the mini-series "Blackadder II" (1986), which garnered her a BAFTA TV Award.

Throughout her career, Richardson has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations for her outstanding performances. She is known for her ability to bring nuanced and complex characters to life, displaying a remarkable range and versatility. Miranda Richardson's talent and dedication to her craft have firmly established her as one of Britain's most respected and accomplished actresses.

For years, I never knowingly went on a holiday. When I trave

For years, I never knowingly went on a holiday. When I travelled, it was for work. Now I am a huge advocate, particularly to places which have amazing wildlife, such as Antarctica, India and Patagonia.

Miranda Richardson

Amazing

Insecurity, commonly regarded as a weakness in normal people

Insecurity, commonly regarded as a weakness in normal people, is the basic tool of the actor's trade.

Miranda Richardson

Acting Actors

I like the personality of the Belgians. They're deeply eccen

I like the personality of the Belgians. They're deeply eccentric, which is something that comes across in their design - terrific.

Miranda Richardson

Design

You can have a laugh in Los Angeles, or you can weep in Los

You can have a laugh in Los Angeles, or you can weep in Los Angeles, depending on your attitude towards it.

Miranda Richardson

Attitude

It's a wonderful profession, and it opens lots of doors, and

It's a wonderful profession, and it opens lots of doors, and I think it's quite right that people can accuse actors and actresses of being dilettante, but you learn on every job, whatever it is, the process moves you on in some way, and yeah, I want to expand my knowledge of our existence, I suppose.

Miranda Richardson

Knowledge