“I think every actor wants to play those big parts. In the very first play I ever did, I remember understanding all the characters in it. I always felt I could play anyone.”

American actor and musician

Harry Dean Stanton was an American actor and musician whose career stretched across more than six decades. He appeared in 114 quotes on the site and is remembered for a long run of supporting film roles, along with a few rare leading parts. His screen credits include Cool Hand Luke, Kelly's Heroes, The Godfather Part II, Alien, Escape from New York, Repo Man, Wild at Heart, The Straight Story, The Green Mile, Rango, The Avengers and Seven Psychopaths. He also took lead roles in Paris, Texas and Lucky, marking the exceptions in a career built largely on character work.