Victor Garber
Birthday: 16 March 1949, London, Ontario, Canada
Birth Name: Victor Jay Garber
Height: 188 cm
Victor Garber has been in some of the most memorable projects of the past four decades. Victor is currently appearing in The Slap, The Flash, Motive and Web Therapy. He will soon star in Greg Berlanti ...Show More
The hardest thing for me is not to keep laughing. Jennifer particularly is like a clown.
The hardest thing for me is not to keep laughing. Jennifer particularly is like a clown.
I remember the first reading of the script we had and everybody was sitting around the table. I was Show more
I remember the first reading of the script we had and everybody was sitting around the table. I was very impressed with the level of acting that was in the room, particularly with Jennifer who has so much responsibility. Hide
It's about these people who are inextricably together for whatever reasons, and they happen to be in Show more
It's about these people who are inextricably together for whatever reasons, and they happen to be in the spy world. It's about relationships, and the bottom line is, that's why you care. Hide
I have no interest in directing. I've no talent for it.
I have no interest in directing. I've no talent for it.
The most sinister aspect of Jack is his detachment, his ability to distance himself from his feeling Show more
The most sinister aspect of Jack is his detachment, his ability to distance himself from his feelings. Hide
The stage is where I feel most comfortable, and I miss it all the time.
The stage is where I feel most comfortable, and I miss it all the time.
I'm very serious about acting.
I'm very serious about acting.
Thank goodness I started getting movie roles and then television shows came along. So I was very for Show more
Thank goodness I started getting movie roles and then television shows came along. So I was very fortunate to be able to do all three and I like all of them. Hide
My mother couldn't have been happier when I said I was moving to New York.
My mother couldn't have been happier when I said I was moving to New York.
Then I did one fight scene, and they said it looked good. Because I did it well enough, they've give Show more
Then I did one fight scene, and they said it looked good. Because I did it well enough, they've given me more. Hide
One day, we were doing a serious scene and fast talking like we do and we could not stop laughing an Show more
One day, we were doing a serious scene and fast talking like we do and we could not stop laughing and the director had to stop the production. We had to go to our trailer and calm down and do it all again. Hide
I think from a very young age I always have this desire to perform.
I think from a very young age I always have this desire to perform.
That's why, when Alias came along, I knew I'd be OK if the show was on for five or six years because Show more
That's why, when Alias came along, I knew I'd be OK if the show was on for five or six years because the writing was so good and the creative team was so strong. Hide
What I realized was how difficult an hour show is and how miserable you can be if you're not happy d Show more
What I realized was how difficult an hour show is and how miserable you can be if you're not happy doing it. Hide
And when I go to see plays, I marvel at how people can do that. I've done it all my life, but I stil Show more
And when I go to see plays, I marvel at how people can do that. I've done it all my life, but I still find it mystical. Hide
Sometimes, his methods and his motives are questionable and even his morals are questionable in the Show more
Sometimes, his methods and his motives are questionable and even his morals are questionable in the way he does things. But I think his intention is always to protect his daughter. Hide
I like the fact that Jack is always wearing a tie except when he's on a mission. I do like it when I Show more
I like the fact that Jack is always wearing a tie except when he's on a mission. I do like it when I get out there and dress up, or dress down, a little bit. Hide
We, some cast members and I, even went on a weekend trip together and spent the weekend at an inn, b Show more
We, some cast members and I, even went on a weekend trip together and spent the weekend at an inn, because we enjoy each other's company so much, and it was so cool. Hide
I had done some TV movies that were great experiences but, no, I wasn't looking to do a series.
I had done some TV movies that were great experiences but, no, I wasn't looking to do a series.
You have to find something there that relates to the characters and reality on some level.
You have to find something there that relates to the characters and reality on some level.
If you were to come to the set of Alias, you'd know how silly we all are. And I mean, silly.
If you were to come to the set of Alias, you'd know how silly we all are. And I mean, silly.
I believe that acting in any medium is the same thing, it's discovering the truth in where you are.
I believe that acting in any medium is the same thing, it's discovering the truth in where you are.
My theory about Jack is that he's not a very good parent.
My theory about Jack is that he's not a very good parent.
I find that everything I do is demanding, like Jack Bristow is a complicated man and I do a lot of e Show more
I find that everything I do is demanding, like Jack Bristow is a complicated man and I do a lot of explaining in the show, it takes a lot of energy and concentration. Hide
It's disgusting that a Broadway show can't try out anymore, that no matter where they are in the wor Show more
It's disgusting that a Broadway show can't try out anymore, that no matter where they are in the world, there is this massive dialogue going on between people damning or praising it. Hide
Being on a television series is sort of life-altering on every level.
Being on a television series is sort of life-altering on every level.
Theatre demands different muscles and different aspects of one's personality.
Theatre demands different muscles and different aspects of one's personality.
The first thing I read was of my character on the phone talking to Sydney's fiancé. Though short, i Show more
The first thing I read was of my character on the phone talking to Sydney's fiancé. Though short, it was so beautifully written, and it made me laugh. I thought if I wanted to play a character, this would be it. Hide
The crew loves working on the show, even though we have to work really hard. There's nobody in the s Show more
The crew loves working on the show, even though we have to work really hard. There's nobody in the show that's difficult. We really have a great group. Hide
I find out more about Jack every week. Essentially, I'm the same character, but I'm having more fun Show more
I find out more about Jack every week. Essentially, I'm the same character, but I'm having more fun this season because I'm doing more aliases, you know. I like the surprise of not knowing. Hide
Sometimes his methods are questionable, and even his morals are questionable, but his intention is a Show more
Sometimes his methods are questionable, and even his morals are questionable, but his intention is always to protect Sydney. So in that way I think he's a good parent. Hide
When I first read the script a few years ago I thought it was one of the best written scripts I had Show more
When I first read the script a few years ago I thought it was one of the best written scripts I had ever read. Hide
In our show you have to pay attention and know what happened before. I think it's very intelligent e Show more
In our show you have to pay attention and know what happened before. I think it's very intelligent entertainment. It makes demands of viewers that a lot of shows don't. Hide
I've been amazed that it's so popular with people. But it's been fantastic. People are very excited Show more
I've been amazed that it's so popular with people. But it's been fantastic. People are very excited when I walk into a place and they recognize me from the series. Hide
You can only do so much theatre.
You can only do so much theatre.
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