Benjamin Bratt Quotes (19 Quotes)

It's the same courage and self-sacrifice that our fathers had in World War II and it's beautiful,

I've made a career over the last seventeen years of mostly playing men in uniform, especially cops. The one thing for an actor that is death, is if you're bored. The boredom will show in your work.

My family is like a sanctuary to me. I always turn to them for support and strength. I take comfort in knowing no matter which path I choose, my family stands behind me.

I thought I might be a sheet metal worker, ... But I also knew the importance of getting an education. And when I got to college, it derailed any notion I had of being in construction. The arts seemed to stimulate me more.

I don't really consider myself to be an actor of any particular style. My aim with every role I undertake is to be truthful and honest in that particular portrayal. I don't have a particular methodology from any one school of thought or training.

I'm oftentimes called away from my family... it's rather hard for me to be away from them. We're very close.

My mother was born in Lima, Peru, and my father is American of primarily German and English descent. And as I understand it, Bratt is of English origin. People often ask me if it's a stage name. In fact, it is not.

I'm on a real roll. Since I left Law and Order, I've made six films. The whole reason I left Law and Order was I wanted to have a life. That show is a huge commitment.

As an audience member, I like watching Rupert as an actor when he's most playful, ... I think Rupert is really adept at comedy I think that's where his strength lies.

When you're working opposite Halle Berry, you're going to get a lot. So you have to give a lot. That said, what I've found striking in the past few days is that people are aware of a good chemistry that exists between us on screen. If that's so, it's due to the fact that she and I have a real liking for each other in real life and a real mutual respect.

As far as I know, you only get one shot at this life. It only goes round once and time is precious. When I'm not working, you'd better spend that time with someone important.

My first and only attempt ended up with me smacking myself in the back of the head. I left it to the professionals.

I find myself enjoying a deeper love than I ever imagined was possible in the form of my daughter and certainly in the union with my wife. It makes everything else, including work, which is one of the things I'm most passionate about, pale by comparison.

He smiled and said, 'Yeah, yeah, sure kid.' Then he slammed the door and just drove off, ... I didn't cry, but it hurt my feelings.

Jerry is like the wizard behind the curtain. You never see him, but he's amazing at delegating responsibility to capable hands, and because of that, we've had a very good beginning for what I hope to be a long-running series.

Jerry knew he had cancer when we worked together but he thought he was in complete remission,

The whole thing about acting, the draw for me, is the opportunity to do things you don't get to do in real life.

I have always been of the mind that good work is good work, whether performed on stage, on television or in film and, like any reasonable actor, I keep my options open.

I come from a large family so you can count on the fact that I'm going to have more kids.