From the dramatic to the comedic, actors have a way of delivering lines that stick with us long after the credits roll. Whether it’s an iconic catchphrase or a poignant monologue, their words can make us laugh, cry, and everything in between.
15 Of The Most Memorable Quotes From Some Of Hollywood’s Finest Actors
1. “I’ll be back.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Terminator (1984)
2. “You can’t handle the truth!” – Jack Nicholson, A Few Good Men (1992)
3. “I’m king of the world!” – Leonardo DiCaprio, Titanic (1997)
4. “Here’s looking at you, kid.” – Humphrey Bogart, Casablanca (1942)
5. “You talkin’ to me?” – Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver (1976)
6. “I feel the need… the need for speed.” – Tom Cruise, Top Gun (1986)
7. “To be or not to be, that is the question.” – Laurence Olivier, Hamlet (1948)
8. “May the Force be with you.” – Harrison Ford, Star Wars (1977)
9. “I’ll have what she’s having.” – Estelle Reiner (as a customer), When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
10. “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” – Al Pacino, The Godfather Part II (1974)
11. “I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” – Kathleen Turner (as Jessica Rabbit), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
12. “Houston, we have a problem.” – Tom Hanks, Apollo 13 (1995)
13. “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” – Strother Martin, Cool Hand Luke (1967)
14. “It’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage.” – Harrison Ford, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
15. “You complete me.” – Tom Cruise, Jerry Maguire (1996)
These quotes have become embedded in popular culture and are often referenced in everyday conversations, proving that actors have the power to create lines that live on for generations.