Famke Janssen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Famke Janssen.

Famke Janssen is a Dutch actress, director, and former fashion model, born on November 5, 1964, in Amstelveen, Netherlands. She began her modeling career in the late 1980s, working with prestigious agencies such as Elite Model Management. However, Janssen soon transitioned into acting, marking her debut in the 1992 crime drama "Fathers & Sons."

Janssen gained international recognition for her portrayal of Xenia Onatopp in the James Bond film "GoldenEye" (1995). She further solidified her status as a prominent actress with her role as Jean Grey in the "X-Men" film series, starting with "X-Men" in 2000, a character she reprised in subsequent installments.

Apart from her work in blockbuster films, Janssen has also appeared in notable independent movies, including "Rounders" (1998) and "Love & Sex" (2000), showcasing her versatility as an actress. In recent years, Janssen has ventured into directing, helming the drama film "Bringing Up Bobby" (2011).

Famke Janssen continues to be an active presence in the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera. Her talent, beauty, and ability to portray multifaceted characters have earned her a respected place in the world of film and television.

I want to work with great directors. I want to work on good

I want to work with great directors. I want to work on good material with good actors. I've probably done 20 movies at this point and a lot of independents. It's been an incredible ride and I love it and I'm just going to keep going and doing what I'm doing.

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Everybody gets typecast in movies, but you have to make wise

Everybody gets typecast in movies, but you have to make wise choices. I'd say around 90 percent of movie casting is about the way you look, so you have to fight that. If producers had their way, I'd only be in action films, but I'm interested in a more varied career than that.

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I like to go from mainstream movies to more artsy films. I d

I like to go from mainstream movies to more artsy films. I don't sign on for the money. Maybe I should, but I don't. There's always a good reason for doing something.

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Robert De Niro... It seemed like a pretty cool thing to do t

Robert De Niro... It seemed like a pretty cool thing to do to put his name on my resume next.

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Cool

I love scary movies. The Shining and Don't Look Now are two

I love scary movies. The Shining and Don't Look Now are two of the best.

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Movies

I love the first two X-Men movies because I thought that Bry

I love the first two X-Men movies because I thought that Bryan Singer did such a great job. He elevated that whole genre. He's a very talented director.

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