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There are many actors I really like and whose work I admire.

I admire a lot of actors; I think a lot of them have so much talent.

There are many actors I admire, but I always look at people who have done a variety of roles - people such as Simon Russell Beale or Ralph Fiennes.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. But I do love actors. I wish I could drop a bunch of names, but there are just too many.

The actors I admire are character actors.

I've only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they're all inspiring, special people.

All of the actors that have served to me as inspiration over the years have been those more associated with dramatic work who have, in turn, been able to embody their characters and lose themselves in those characters that they create.

I look up to Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon. I'm a huge fan of their work. I also like actors who really transform themselves, like Joaquin Phoenix. And I loved Robin Williams growing up. He does comedy and drama so brilliantly.

I'm largely interested in people who are just great actors, and they're not necessarily hugely famous.

Actors who perhaps are super-confident and have absolute belief in themselves I always admire, because I can't really be like that. Because you never know what's right: what you feel inside versus what is portrayed.