Samantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Samantha Jane Mortonis an English actress, screenwriter and director. She has received critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her career, including one BAFTA TV Award, one Golden Globe Award and has been nominated twice for an Academy Award and once for an Emmy Award. She has been described as one of the greatest actors of her generation...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth13 May 1977
CityOttingham, England
book self people
Youve got all these books on self help, getting to know yourself, doing the right thing, eating the so-called right foods, even down to what books you have on your shelves. People are encouraged to look to themselves first as opposed to being a part of society.
tragic wells materials
I respond very well to well-written material and women who have had an effect on society, something tragic or monumental has happened to them.
acting muscles
I like to stretch my acting muscles.
decision limits made
I just get really defensive as soon as anyone comes near my personal life. I made a decision early on that it's strictly off-limits. No exceptions.
done proud
I am proud of what I've done.
trust directors forget
Some directors cast you because they trust you to do the performance - but then they forget to direct you.
change political needs
We're all living blinkered lives, and we're not seeing what's going on and looking to change it. I'm not saying that everyone has to make a political statement, but we need to be more aware of what's happening and why.
I was physically abused and I retaliated.
lazy directors honest
To be honest with you, a lot of directors can be very lazy.
circles people drug
What shocks me is that so many people leave care and become homeless, and when you're homeless you get into crime, prostitution and drugs, and it is a vicious circle. That's what we need to change
children moving childhood
I have worked very hard on being aware of my childhood but moving forward and not letting it bring me down emotionally. That is a hard thing - especially when you have children of your own and you remember what happened to you at that age.
believe issues looks
I believe it is my duty as a performer to raise issues in the world of things we're afraid to look at.