12 Quotes by Charles Bronson
Charles Bronson, an iconic American actor known for his tough-guy persona and commanding on-screen presence, graced the silver screen during the latter half of the 20th century. Born in 1921 as Charles Dennis Buchinsky, Bronson gained fame for his roles in action-packed films and Westerns, portraying stoic and often morally ambiguous characters with a sense of righteousness. He earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Paul Kersey in the "Death Wish" film series, a character who becomes a vigilante seeking justice for the victimized. Bronson's rugged exterior and intense gaze captivated audiences, and his roles often delved into themes of justice, vengeance, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Beyond the action genre, he also demonstrated his versatility with memorable performances in films like "The Great Escape" and "Once Upon a Time in the West." Bronson's enduring legacy lies in his ability to embody the quintessential tough guy while bringing depth and nuance to his characters, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Charles Bronson Quotes
Audiences like to see the bad guys get their comeuppance.
When you act, your whole body is the instrument.
We don't make movies for critics, since they don't pay to see them anyhow.
I guess I look like a rock quarry that someone has dynamited.
I look like the kind of guy who has a bottle of beer in my hand.
I supply a presence. There are never any long dialogue scenes to establish a character.
The fear really hits you. That's what you feel first. And then it's the anger and frustration. Part of the problem is how little we understand about the ultimate betrayal of the body when it rebels against itself.
I don't have friends, I have thousands of acquaintances. No friends. I figured I had a wife and children.
I don't look like someone who leans on a mantelpiece with a cocktail in my hand, you know.
I'm only a product like a cake of soap, to be sold as well as possible.
The critics never see my role as it is - as a man protecting his garden killing poisonous snakes. Instead, they say it's just me again committing.
Maybe I'm too masculine. Casting directors cast in their own, or an idealized image. Maybe I don't look like anybody's ideal.
― Charles Bronson Quotes
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