As ballerinas, we don't use our voices. Our voice is the body and the movement quality.
Wendy WhelanRead
The actor is there to translate what's on the page onto the stage or the screen. So I find it important that an actor manages to actually get out of the way, vanish as a person behind the character, never to be seen or talked about again. That's my philosophy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An actor should prioritize the character they portray over their personal identity.
Christoph Waltz emphasizes that the true role of an actor is to embody the character they are portraying, becoming invisible in the process. This philosophy suggests that an actor's personal identity should not interfere with the storytelling, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the narrative and the character's journey.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about acting techniques, one could use this quote to highlight the significance of character immersion.
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