Like every Aussie actor, I'd rather be working here; it's just we've all been forced to go to the States. Business-wise, as an actor, it's more lucrative, and there's also a lot more of it there.
— Travis Fimmel
I wanted to re-examine stories people think they know without the rose-colored glasses of Hollywood and let the audience decide for themselves if people like Wyatt Earp were sinners or victims of life circumstances.
It's embarrassing standing in front of the camera and getting your picture taken.
I have enough trouble just speaking normal Australian. On 'Vikings,' we had a great vocal coach who helped make all of us sound the same. But I'm very bad at accents, to be honest.
It's a bit weird; everybody is trying to be different, but then they're exactly the same as whatever mob they hang out with.
I've got Aussie country pride for sure. I just like where I grew up. I think you've got lots in common with the people who grew up the same as you.
I learned how to deal with people with elegance from Patrick Swayze.
I'm not drawn to actresses, but I have no rules about that. I just want to be around positive people. The toughest thing will be to find a girl who will be prepared to live in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the country. I don't think L.A.'s the place to find one.
I went to university for a year, and I'm not one for schooling and have no enjoyment sitting in a classroom all day and ended up going to live in England for two years, just to travel. I worked in a bar in a hotel for a couple of years and had no intention of becoming an actor. That's where I met my agent.
People take years learning how to act; it's a skill, not just a job. If I tried it out and thought I'd be OK, then perhaps I'd go for it, but it's not the kind of thing you can get into just because of your looks.
I hate learning lines, so the fight stuff's always my favorite.
You don't get recognized that much unless you want to get recognized, like if you go to the fancy joints and that. It's like, L.A. - there are 10 restaurants. If you want to be seen, you go.
I'm way more attracted to character stuff and darker roles. It's just my personality, I guess.
I'm from such a little place, most people live and work there their whole lives.
I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy.
True stories are way more interesting.
Some actors are better with words than me. I prefer to play it rather than say it - and keep people thinking.
I got a motorbike at three; we've still got it. It was an R50. Hopefully my little nephews will play on it.
Acting wasn't some long-held dream, and it still isn't, really. I'm just trying to make some money and pay the bills.
Patrick Swayze is a fantastic man and an inspiration to work with. He is a fearless cowboy type and a movie icon.
I don't like getting up in front of people and being the loud one when everybody's out quiet and you're the only one talking. I'm not a fan of that. I'm fine when I get in front of a camera, I don't care. You'll never see me on stage. Not at all.
I haven't changed a bit. I go out with my mates, but I probably have to watch what I do a little more.
I'm the most unlikely person when it comes to fashion. I don't really have much sense of it.
I'm always thinking I'm messing up. I did a lot of classes. I can't stand being on stage or the only one talking in a room, so class really helped me deal with that. It doesn't really get any easier, but it helps you focus on the acting.
I dress like a bum all the time. I'm a pretty casual fella.
As an actor, sometimes you've gotta take the jobs that you may not want to do. It's so hard to work as an actor.
I'm not into 'things.'
I want a job where I work for eight months, then do nothing for four.
I love Mel Gibson... I'd like to ask him for a job.
A lot of people talk too much. They speak... except they don't.
My grandparents were always farmers.
If I went on vacation, I'd rather go camping than stay in some four-star hotel... My friends treat me the same at home. They just want to sit down with you and have a beer.
I actually don't think Ireland has a summer. I never experienced a summer there. It was just so wet.
Half of acting is you're very intimidated, overcoming your fears, letting yourself be vulnerable in front of people and that sort of stuff.
I don't take care of myself at all. I've no idea why I'm not a fat bloater. I eat everything and anything. I never cook and just eat take-outs.
I eat with my hands when I am home alone!
Good shows tend to be more fun to do. If you feel like you are doing something good and making a good show, it is a lot more enjoyable.
It's hard to prove yourself when the substance isn't there in certain roles.
I don't like technology and all that. I'm a farm boy. I would rather live in that time when you had to provide for your family. I don't know. I'm a country kid, so I don't like modern technology.
