I did my first Broadway play, 'The Vertical Hour,' in 2006, with Julianne Moore, who's always been one of my favorite actresses. My scene was with her, so it was nerve-racking. Rutina Wesley actressbroadwayfavorite Change image and share on social
At Julliard, they don't teach you where to move your face for the camera, you know? Rutina Wesley camerafacejulliard Change image and share on social
I'm in a comic book now. That was cool. That's something that I'm still sorta reeling about, 'cause I read comics as a kid. Someone drew me, and actually did a pretty good job! Rutina Wesley bookcomiccool Change image and share on social
People can be really mean - they say the most vicious things. Rutina Wesley peoplethingvicious Change image and share on social
If I'm going to be honest with you, when I trained at school, I feel like I was training to be a chameleon. I want to be that versatile actor who can do anything - that's why you learn fifty different dialects, you do Shakespeare, you do commedia, you do it all so that if any job comes your way, you should be able to do it. Rutina Wesley actorchameleoncommedia share on social
I want to do parts that are outside of the box. Rutina Wesley boxpart Change image and share on social
I always tell other young actors to go to school, or at least watch movies to learn as much as you can. Rutina Wesley actorlearnmovie Change image and share on social
Fiona Shaw is one of my idols. She's phenomenatastic. I just make up a word for her - that's how much I love her. Rutina Wesley fionaidollove Change image and share on social
Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face. Rutina Wesley bauerfacefunny Change image and share on social