“I started out as an actor, where you seek to understand yourself using the words of great writers and collaborating with other creative people. Then I slid into show business, where you seek only an audience's approval whether you deserve it or not.”

Alec Baldwin is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his versatile roles in film and television, spanning dramatic and comedic genres, and for his work in both classic and contemporary cinema. His career spans decades, marked by collaborations with directors like Martin Scorsese and performances in iconic films like *The Departed* and *Glengarry Glen Ross*.