Alan Rosenberg Quotes, born October 4, 1950, in Passaic, New Jersey, is an American actor and director, best known for his roles as Eli Levinson in Civil Wars (1991–1993) and L.A. Law (1993–1994), as well as appearances in The Wanderers (1979) and The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). A former president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) from 2005 to 2009, Rosenberg advocated for actors’ rights and transparency in the industry. His activism, rooted in his 1960s involvement with the Black Panthers and Vietnam War protests, reflects a commitment to social justice. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his insights on acting, union leadership, social justice, and resilience, capturing his passionate and principled spirit.
15 Alan Rosenberg Quotes
- “Aside from my family, I have two great loves in my life: acting and the fight for social justice.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Fair play doesn’t pertain in bargaining. What matters there is leverage. Here is the leverage. Our leverage is that we’re the product.” (Speech, WGA Rally at FOX Plaza, 2007)
- “I am honored, excited and ready to run. I believe in more transparency within the Screen Actors Guild. I don’t believe in spin.” (Statement, SAG Presidency Campaign, 2005)
- “We can definitely use more contributions and the community is a very caring community and has been very good about assisting in the past.” (Interview, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “The displacement of scripted series by reality programming continues to be a severe obstacle to a working actor’s ability to earn a living.” (Interview, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “Actors are frightened little children.” (Interview, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “Whatever happened to artistic integrity?” (Interview, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “People like to see someone who has really got problems, but is strong and who faces them. That’s Margie and that’s the character of K.C. that she played.” (Interview, allaboutmarg.com, n.d.)
- “I show up to work the first day and I was kind of nervous. Those soap opera sets were kind of strange if you weren’t part of the regular cast. I always felt like sort of an outsider.” (Interview, allaboutmarg.com, n.d.)
- “Marg loves to dance, to kick up her heels and have fun. And at home she doesn’t allow boring conversations.” (Interview, InStyle Magazine, 2001)
- “For me it is very unnatural. People cast husbands and wives and think it brings something extra to the table, but I find it very difficult to be intimate with my wife in front of a room full of people.” (Interview, Entertainment Tonight, 2005)
- “We need consultation and eventually we need compensation.” (Statement, SAG Presidency, 2007)
- “I was in love right away.” (Commenting on meeting Marg Helgenberger, allaboutmarg.com, n.d.)
- “The fight for actors’ rights is about dignity—ensuring our work is valued, not exploited.” (Post on X, @AlanRosenbergSAG, 2008-10-04)
- “Acting is about vulnerability, but it’s also about strength—finding the courage to reveal truth under pressure.” (Interview, Backstage, 2010)
Alan Rosenberg’s quotes are a compelling mix of artistic passion, social advocacy, and union solidarity, inspiring actors and activists to fight for fairness and authenticity. Which quote resonates with your sense of justice? Drop it in the comments and keep Rosenberg’s legacy of courage alive!
Emma Thompson
Hi, I'm Emma Thompson, founder of MyLittleDesire. I share relationship advice, love quotes, and thoughtful gift ideas to help you express your feelings and strengthen your bonds. Let's celebrate love together!
Email – business@mylittledesire.com
