Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowellis an English actor, known for his boisterous and sometimes villainous roles. He trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth13 June 1943
CityHorsforth, England
trying way make-the-best-of-it
Once you commit to something, you've got to commit the whole way. Try and make the best of it.
character acting actors
I am a professional actor and I don't go about moralizing about what the character does. Otherwise, seriously, why be an actor? You're not making some kind of social statement. That's not what actors do. They may inadvertently do it, but it's because of the script, not the acting.
actors
An actor cannot be a censor. I'm there to interpret.
running country children
I think we're all a little afraid of the dark. If you lived in the country, as I did, there's nothing quite like country dark, which was really black. And as a child, your imagination runs wild.
stars couple trainspotting
I like to razz the Trekkies a little bit. Who doesn't? It's trainspotting, isn't it? But they are very well-meaning, actually. I've done a couple of Star Trek conventions, and they've only been really welcoming.
blessed careers incredibles
You know, I've had an incredible career and I'm blessed.
scripts film great-film
There are no great scripts - just great films.
real greatness levels
Real greatness comes from that sort of spontaneity of the moment that takes it into another level. That can never be planned; it happens or it doesn't. And you can't force it.
kids men handsome
The thing is, I've never been a handsome leading-man type, so let's not kid ourselves.
directors nurturing feels
The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever.
fun interesting long
I particularly love theater, I just love a challenge, and always have, and will do anything to make it interesting. I'll try anything, really, as long as it's a challenge and you can have some fun doing it.
roles
I love doing every role I do!
heart people brain
Let's not get too precious about it: actors are not heart surgeons or brain surgeons. We are just entertaining people.
clever people dangerous
The most dangerous people are always clever, compelling, and charismatic.