Carroll O'Connor
Carroll O'Connor
Played lovable bigot Archie Bunker on TV's All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunker's Place after first gaining attention for his role in the film Kelly's Heroes.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth2 August 1924
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Carroll O'Connor quotes about
brother business physicians
Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.
hero people millions
Millions of people thought Archie was a happy hero.
rewards given staggering
In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards.
men half reputation
Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail.
satire hated shows
Conventional show-biz savvy held that Americans hated to be the objects of satire.
entertainment seems values
It seems that entertainment is what most excites us and what we value above everything else.
should
My Irish derivation has nothing to do with me. Why should it?
dunces
Not all celebrities are dunces.
business years numbers
One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made.
depressing voice years
I do talk less now because the sound of my voice saying over and over the things I said years ago embarrasses and depresses me. Why do I say the same things over and over?
heart
Nothing but the heart can change the heart.
jobs years long
I enjoyed in every way my 12 years of playing Archie, and I wasn't personally sad about finishing a long job.
artist talent given
Talent can be developed, gift is God-given. But artists have both.
night firsts needs
We don't really need reviewers, just first-night reporters who will tell us faithfully whether or not the audience liked the show.