Mackenzie Alexander Astin (born May 12, 1973) is an American actor.
When I was eight years old I went to visit my brother who was working on a movie of the week with my mother and I saw how much fun he was having and I decided I wanted to try it too.
You never get every job you want.
It is tough to say what has influenced me the most because I know that Mozart makes me think better, but you cannot beat Dave Matthews for feeling good!
I technically have two last names, which is a lot of fun when you're making airline reservations.
I think it is obvious that people repeat acts that are shown on the television or the screen and I wouldn't want to inspire any violence on anyone.
And it is easy to believe you are not good enough if you listen to everybody else.
Life can only be understood backwards.
And I found I didn't like myself at the end of the day because I didn't care for the guy I was playing. I learned a little bit about acting in that.
I used to get some flack from my agents because I wouldn't even audition for parts where the hero uses violent force to be a hero.
If I couldn't broadcast baseball games, I think I would make a good impression on people.
Guns are evil! And very little good comes from the availability of a bullet designed to kill human beings!
When I am working it is up early and coffee and 15 hours of being on the set. When I am not working, it is up late and coffee, golf or softball and hopefully a ball game on the television.
It is important to make the fans that support me feel supported.
I still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart and stay in Los Angeles with my girlfriend as opposed to going to Johns Hopkins.
I think I would have a better time writing films rather than directing.
Well, I never got to meet Jack Nicholson.
Have you noticed how most directors are either bald or grey-haired?
I started at the age of 8 and have been lucky to be still working.
I haven't gone to college yet and I intend to in a few years.
There are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I am.