"You have to grab at any role you can get. You have to do the little work that will get you up on the ladder so you can get to the top."
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About Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy was a renowned American actor known for his powerful performances on stage and screen. Born in 1938 in Connecticut, Dennehy began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. He gained recognition for his roles in movies like 'First Blood' and 'Tommy Boy,' as well as his Broadway appearances in plays such as 'Death of a Salesman' and 'Long Day's Journey into Night'. Dennehy was praised for his commanding presence and versatile acting skills throughout his career.
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"You have to stay focused and be mentally tough. That's what I've really learned: every day, you have to grind."
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"When you're a young actor, there's this pressure to be the new hot thing. But I've got the scars to show from getting up..."
"At a certain point, you better be the character you're playing. Otherwise, it's just more stuff on top of you."