Marcello Mastroianni Quotes


Marcello Mastroianni

I don`t understand why these Americans have to suffer so much to identify with their characters. Me, I just get up there and act. It`s great fun. There`s no suffering in it.

In front of a camera, I feel solid, satisfied. Away from it I am empty, confused.

To play Tarzan - at my age, with a big belly; even Cheetah with white hair. We`ve had enough strong and beautiful Tarzans! - at 60

I only exist when I am working on a film.

I am not a sex addict.

They come for you in the morning in a limousine; they take you to the studio; they stick a pretty girl in your arms... They call that a profession? Come on!






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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Marcello Mastroianni
Cinema of Italy
1900 (1976)
A Special Day (1977)
Abracadabra (1952)
Accattone! (1961)
Ace High (1968)
Adam and Eve (1949)
Adiós gringo (1965)
Aenigma (1987)
Africa addio (1966)
After the Fox (1966)
Aida (1953)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1961–1980)
Marcello Mastroianni