Derek Jacobi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Derek Jacobi.

Derek Jacobi is an English actor, born on October 22, 1938, in Leytonstone, London. He is renowned for his stage performances as well as his appearances in both film and television. Jacobi attended the University of Cambridge and later trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama.

In the early stages of his career, Jacobi gained recognition for his work with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the National Theatre. He became highly acclaimed for his Shakespearean roles, earning a reputation as one of the finest Shakespearean actors of his generation. Notably, his portrayal of the title character in "Hamlet" garnered much praise.

Jacobi's success in the theater translated onto the screen as well. He appeared in various television dramas and films, including the iconic adaptation of the "I, Claudius" series in which he played Emperor Claudius. His outstanding performance in this role earned him widespread acclaim and a BAFTA award.

Throughout his career, Derek Jacobi has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to the arts. He is a versatile actor, having performed in a wide range of roles across various mediums. Regardless of the medium he works in, Jacobi's undeniable talent and exceptional portrayal of characters have earned him a cherished place within the entertainment industry.

I am an actor and I live in the world of pretend in my worki

I am an actor and I live in the world of pretend in my working capacity. I live in the world of my imagination.

Derek Jacobi

Imagination

Ultimately it's a leap of faith and a leap of imagination to

Ultimately it's a leap of faith and a leap of imagination to put yourself back in time into those conditions and situations and see how you would react.

Derek Jacobi

Faith

I would like to be as fit as I've always been. I've been ble

I would like to be as fit as I've always been. I've been blessed with good health, I've been blessed with stamina. Particularly for those great classical roles, you need an Olympian stamina. I, fortunately, have that.

Derek Jacobi

Health

Ellis Peters's historical detail is very accurate and very m

Ellis Peters's historical detail is very accurate and very minute, and therefore is not only interesting to read but good for an actor to acquire a sense of the period. And the other thing I think is that an actor lives in the land of imagination.

Derek Jacobi

Imagination

I think my parents were happy that I'd gone to university an

I think my parents were happy that I'd gone to university and gotten a degree in history so they thought, 'Well if acting doesn't work for him, he can always become a history teacher or something.' Fortunately, the acting worked out.

Derek Jacobi

Teacher

Real-life people are often the hardest to play, people that

Real-life people are often the hardest to play, people that you recreate who have actually lived, because you have to live up to people's knowledge of those characters.

Derek Jacobi

Knowledge