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13 quotes by Holt McCallany

Holt McCallany Born Holt Quinn McAloney (1964-09-03) September 3, 1964 (age 50) New York City, New York, U.S. Years active 1987-present Holt McCallany (born Holt Quinn McAloney; September 3, 1964) is an American actor, writer, and producer working primarily in film and television.
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I always wanted to play a boxer because some of my favorite films, as a boy, were those great boxing movies, like 'Raging Bull'... →

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I love boxing. I really respect the guys and admire the guys who do it. But, I'm very, very happy with my career as an actor. I made the right... →

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The greatest gift that an actor can have is good scripts because then you're relieved of the responsibility of trying to elevate the material.

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I've always believed my success in the entertainment business is an inevitability. You have to believe that; you have to be an optimist.

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I love boxing, and boxing has always been my favorite sport. I was always into it, and I boxed recreationally all of my life.

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I had been in the gym training for many, many years, but I definitely stepped it up when it was time to get into shape to play 'Lights'. I... →

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I've done a lot of fight scenes, and I always find that it's better that they be meticulously choreographed. You want them to look as real as... →

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Not all television scripts are created equal. And the process is ridiculous. They send you a script and want you in the next morning. That's not... →

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I love the whole world of boxing and the sense of community that exists there.

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You've got to wake up every morning and believe, 'I was born to do this.'

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I take my hat off to my friend, Mark Wahlberg, because I know that it took him a long time to make 'The Fighter', and he overcame a lot of... →

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I would say that one of the really special gifts about playing an athlete is that it's the best motivation you'll ever have to get in top... →

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When I do a movie, I have the script. I know how it begins and how it ends. I know what my character does and where he's going. If I have ideas I... →

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