American - Actor | October 24, 1939 -
I'm the spokesperson for the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees. My father was from Syria. It's an American initiative, and it's multi-faith. So, it's maybe 60-65 different organisations, Jews, Christians, Hindus... Anyway, it's very important and serious.
F. Murray Abraham
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I'm first-generation American - my people came over on boats - and I think it's a shame to close the door on people who really need freedom.
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One of the great values of the theater is a communal search for truth; I believe that sincerely.
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I cannot imagine not working. I don't understand the word 'retirement.'
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My Oscar has appeared in every play I've done since - not in view of the audience, but for my colleagues to enjoy.
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I'm not afraid to go anywhere, to the smallest theatre or the least amount of money.
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There are real tricks to getting a job that I just don't like or understand - it feels too close to pandering. I've tried it, but it doesn't work.
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It sounds funny, but I felt that my responsibility as an American actor was to let the British know we can act as well as they can.
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The only reason I signed on for a speech and drama course was because I thought it would be easy, but as soon as I stepped on the stage, I thought, 'This is exactly where I belong.'
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I'm a comedian at heart, and I really can make people laugh, but ever since 'Amadeus,' all I seem to do is play dramatic roles and villains.
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Marlon Brando was the major influence in my life, though I never met him. And my father - we didn't get along, but he was an influence in terms of honesty and work ethic. That's the greatest compliment I could pay him.
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I like to teach. And when I spot talent without ambition, it makes me angry. I give students short shrift if they're not willing to do the work. Relying on talent is not enough.
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