Ron Perlman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ron Perlman.

Ron Perlman is an American actor best known for his portrayal of unique characters in various films and television series. He was born on April 13, 1950, in New York City, USA. After completing his studies in drama at the University of Minnesota, Perlman began his acting career onstage, performing in several plays.

Perlman gained significant recognition for his collaboration with director Guillermo del Toro in films like "Hellboy" (2004) and its sequel "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (2008), where he brilliantly embodied the titular character. He is widely praised for his ability to bring to life complex and physically demanding roles, often characterized by heavy make-up and prosthetics.

In addition to his work in the "Hellboy" franchise, Perlman has appeared in numerous other notable films including "City of Lost Children" (1995), "Blade II" (2002), and "Pacific Rim" (2013). He has also made appearances on television, with his most memorable role being the lead character in the critically acclaimed series "Sons of Anarchy" (2008-2014). Perlman's impressive acting skills, distinctive voice, and imposing presence have made him a fan favorite in both film and television.

Throughout his career, Perlman has received various awards and nominations for his exceptional performances. He continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his versatile acting abilities and commanding on-screen presence.

Almost all of your life is lived by the seat of your pants,

Almost all of your life is lived by the seat of your pants, one unexpected event crashing into another, with no pattern or reason, and then you finally reach a point, around my age, where you spend more time than ever looking back. Why did this happen? Look where that led? You see the shape of things.

Ron Perlman


So much of my aesthetic was formed by my dad.

So much of my aesthetic was formed by my dad.

Ron Perlman

Dad

Every time you get on a stage or in front of a camera, the w

Every time you get on a stage or in front of a camera, the whole exercise is about imagination. You're constantly depicting something that doesn't exist, and trying to find the reality of it. Once you settle on that premise, everything else is a matter of degrees.

Ron Perlman

Imagination

I think there are a lot of technocrats in the business who w

I think there are a lot of technocrats in the business who would much rather work with just wheels and gears and machinery. Those things interest them more than humanity and I wish them the best of luck.

Ron Perlman

Business

I'm thankful to be breathing, on this side of the grass. Wha

I'm thankful to be breathing, on this side of the grass. Whatever comes, comes.

Ron Perlman

Thankful

The great thing about arriving at this age is that I don't e

The great thing about arriving at this age is that I don't even care about my career anymore.

Ron Perlman

Age

The thing that's cool about the recording booth is that it's

The thing that's cool about the recording booth is that it's so perfunctory, so cut-to-the-chase.

Ron Perlman

Cool

Independent film is almost nonexistent right now, because al

Independent film is almost nonexistent right now, because all the distributers that used to love to put out these little art films are all out of business right now, because it costs so much to open a movie.

Ron Perlman

Business

I'm fully aware that things that resonate and become real hi

I'm fully aware that things that resonate and become real hits are the exception to the rule, so much so that I've wired myself for failure.

Ron Perlman

Failure