Brad Dourif, born on March 18, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia, is a distinguished character actor renowned for his roles in the “Lord of the Rings” series and “Deadwood”.
His portrayal of Chucky in the “Child’s Play” franchise further skyrocketed his fame. Dourif’s acting aspirations were ignited by his mother’s involvement in community theater, leading him to abandon his initial interest in flower arranging.
His career took off after participating in several off-Broadway productions, notably highlighted by his performance as Billy Bibbit in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”.
His parents, Joan, an actress and Jean Henri, an art collector, deeply influenced his formative years.
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Dourif married Joni and they have two daughters, including actress Fiona Dourif.
Notably, Dourif co-starred with Jack Nicholson in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”.
I have handpicked some of the top quotes by Brad Dourif for you.
Best Brad Dourif Quotes
I was lucky. I had a lot of really good influences. ~ Brad Dourif.
I prefer film to the stage. I always like the rehearsal better than I like performing. ~ Brad Dourif.
If it wasn’t for the devil, we wouldn’t be here, would we? ~ Brad Dourif.
I am the type of person that once I make a decision, I must execute. Maybe I am a perfectionist in this way. ~ Brad Dourif.
The universe is dynamic. When we are creative, we are the most alive and in touch with it. ~ Brad Dourif.
If it’s stage, the two most important artists are the actor and the playwright. If it’s film, the most important person is the director. The director says where the camera goes. ~ Brad Dourif.
I am good when there is something central about the character. There is always a human theme I attach myself to. I am really looking for something that is moving or enlightening or something with depth as an actor. I look for these kinds of roles. ~ Brad Dourif.
Top Brad Dourif Quotes
Of course, I would like to play the guy next door, but nobody’s going to hire me for that kind of role. ~ Brad Dourif.
We all have an edge. We all are floating our psyche on top with a great ocean underneath. ~ Brad Dourif.
Gee, I certainly hope I’m not a scary person in real life. It’s not like people run from me when they see me. People are usually pretty nice when they meet me. If they’re scared, they keep their shuddering to themselves. ~ Brad Dourif.
I have a 13-year-old daughter who rents these bloody horror movies, and I can’t even walk into the room when she’s watching them with her friends. ~ Brad Dourif.
You know, you try to be diverse, and try to have fun and round things out. ~ Brad Dourif.
I’m formally trained, I don’t know what classically trained really means. I’ve worked with Sanford Meisner. And I’ve worked at Circle Rep with Marshall W. Mason and Lanford Wilson and some really good people. I was lucky. I had a lot of really good influences. ~ Brad Dourif.
So these were the 13 quotes by Brad Dourif.
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