John Malkovich Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Malkovich.

John Malkovich is an American actor, producer, and director, born on December 9, 1953, in Christopher, Illinois. Known for his captivating performances and distinct voice, Malkovich has established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

He began his career in theater, working with the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. This experience honed his skills and led to his breakout role in the film "Places in the Heart" (1984), earning him his first Academy Award nomination. Malkovich's ability to seamlessly transition between intense drama and dark humor has kept him in high demand in the entertainment industry.

Throughout his career, Malkovich has delivered mesmerizing performances in various films, including "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988), "In the Line of Fire" (1993), and "Being John Malkovich" (1999). He has collaborated with renowned directors such as Clint Eastwood, Spike Jonze, and Stephen Frears, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.

Aside from his acting prowess, Malkovich has delved into producing and directing. He co-founded the now-defunct Steppenwolf Films, through which he produced notable works such as "Ghost World" (2001) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012). As a director, Malkovich has lent his talent to theater, opera, and film, further expanding his creative scope.

John Malkovich's extraordinary talent, trademark quirkiness, and ability to portray complex characters have solidified his position as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. His contributions to film and theater continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Failure's a natural part of life.

Failure's a natural part of life.

I don't understand how somebody wouldn't have a sense of hum

I don't understand how somebody wouldn't have a sense of humor about themselves.

I was a very good baseball and football player, but my fathe

I was a very good baseball and football player, but my father always told me I was much more interested in how I looked playing baseball or football than in actually playing. There's great truth in that.

Truth

My life before children I don't really remember. I've heard

My life before children I don't really remember. I've heard references to it, but I really don't remember.

Life

It's not a field, I think, for people who need to have succe

It's not a field, I think, for people who need to have success every day: if you can't live with a nightly sort of disaster, you should get out. I wouldn't describe myself as lacking in confidence, but I would just say that the ghosts you chase you never catch.

Acting Actors

Where women are concerned, the rule is never to go out with

Where women are concerned, the rule is never to go out with anyone better dressed than you.

Fashion

You can be a mason and build 50 buildings, but it doesn't me

You can be a mason and build 50 buildings, but it doesn't mean you can design one.

Design

A dog that has rabies probably will do things it wouldn't do

A dog that has rabies probably will do things it wouldn't do if it didn't have rabies. But that doesn't change the fact that it has rabies.

Change

I only have two rules for my newly born daughter: she will d

I only have two rules for my newly born daughter: she will dress well and never have sex.

Family

You can't work in the movies. Movies are all about lighting.

You can't work in the movies. Movies are all about lighting. Very few filmmakers will concentrate on the story. You get very little rehearsal time, so anything you do onscreen is a kind of speed painting.

Movies

I like design, I like details, to me it is just another form

I like design, I like details, to me it is just another form of self-expression.

Design

I like very much to do movies.

I like very much to do movies.

Movies

Unlike my grandfather or my brother, I've actually been able

Unlike my grandfather or my brother, I've actually been able to make some money at a racetrack.

Money

I don't have a saviour or a royal family.

I don't have a saviour or a royal family.

Family

Sigmund Freud said we act out our own dreams, but if you are

Sigmund Freud said we act out our own dreams, but if you are only an actor you are not acting out your own dream. You are simply participating in someone else's dream.

Dreams

When you think of how history is revealed, we know certain t

When you think of how history is revealed, we know certain things to be facts at certain periods of time, which turn out not to be so factual as time marches on.

History

I'm more comfortable with whatever's wrong with me than my f

I'm more comfortable with whatever's wrong with me than my father was whenever he felt he failed or didn't measure up to the standard he set.

Dad

Politics is not really my thing.

Politics is not really my thing.

Politics

Well, I design costumes because I started with the theater i

Well, I design costumes because I started with the theater in Chicago, but somehow a few lines just sort of fell to me to do it. And I studied it in school and I always liked it.

Design

I mean, anything that money can be made off will never be a

I mean, anything that money can be made off will never be a problem to make, no matter what it is.

Money