If you look a little punkish, then they're going to give you the parts. And if you play an iconic villain early on in your career, you tend to get asked to play one over and over and over again. Malcolm McDowell askcareerearly Change image and share on social
I've tried it all. I'd love to do radio plays. I think that one should be open to everything and shouldn't limit oneself. Malcolm McDowell havelimitlove Change image and share on social
There are no great scripts - just great films. Malcolm McDowell filmgreatscript Change image and share on social
I'm from a country where acting is taken very seriously; it's a very serious profession. Malcolm McDowell actcountryprofession Change image and share on social
The villains that I play, I always think that they are grounded, wonderful people with enormous intellects who are very exciting to spend an evening with. I never see them as bad people. Malcolm McDowell badenormouseven Change image and share on social
The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever. Malcolm McDowell comfortabledirectorextra Change image and share on social
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. Malcolm McDowell afraidblackchild Change image and share on social
My favorite actor who played villains - who could play anything, really - was Jimmy Cagney. Malcolm McDowell actorcagneyfavorite Change image and share on social
You've always got to work with the best if you can, and of course, the best are the best because they're different. They expect certain standards, and they're usually very difficult people to work with. Malcolm McDowell difficultexpecthave share on social
You can't hold back. You can't think of the subtleties of playing. You just have to get out and really bare it all, and hopefully you don't fall off the plank. And if you do, hey, pick yourself up, dust yourself down, and start all over again. Malcolm McDowell backbaredust share on social
