Alex O’Loughlin Quotes, born Alexander James O’Lachlan on August 24, 1976, in Canberra, Australia, is an Australian actor, writer, director, and producer, best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett in the CBS remake of Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020). He also starred in films like Oyster Farmer (2004) and The Back-up Plan (2010), and TV series such as Moonlight (2007–2008) and Three Rivers (2009–2010). With a background in theater from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), O’Loughlin brings intensity and humor to his roles, often performing his own stunts. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, Hawaii Five-0, and web sources—reflect his thoughts on acting, resilience, personal life, and creativity, capturing his charismatic and grounded spirit.
15 Alex O’Loughlin Quotes
- “It is such a cut throat industry where you get knocked down so much and get rejected so much. If you do not back yourself up, no one else is going to so you really need to learn to get up, shake the sand off your chest and keep going.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I do have a stunt double because there are certain things that they won’t let me do. Like they won’t set fire to me. They won’t like let me jump off a 20 story building. But for the most part I’d say I do probably 75% of my stuff.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Life is too short to worry about what others think. Live life to the fullest and make yourself happy.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I like playing the villain.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I am a big fan of vampires. I’ve always been obsessed with the genre, and the beautiful romanticism and erotic kind of nature of the immortal being, the undead who lives on human blood.” (Quote.org, n.d.)
- “Success is not measured by the amount of money you have, but by the impact you have on others.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I write music just for me. I’m certainly not good enough to do it on any kind of a level but I enjoy that time because it’s quiet.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Losing my anonymity in this world I think is something that I find terrifying.” (TVGuide.com, 2009)
- “I really enjoy doing charity, for a good cause, it’s like the least I can do, I really enjoy that stuff. I enjoy giving back.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My trumpeting sounds like a goose farting in the fog.” (QuoteFancy.com, n.d.)
- “Believe in yourself and your dreams. You are capable of achieving anything you set your mind to.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I’m the son of an everyman. My father is a teacher. He teaches physics at a boys’ school in Sydney.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Failure is not the end, but an opportunity to learn and grow stronger.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I was sort of trained in drama. I went to theater school. I started on the stage. Comedy is absolutely an essential part of what we do as actors.” (QuoteFancy.com, n.d.)
- “Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Spread it everywhere you go.” (Bookey, 2023)
Alex O’Loughlin’s quotes are a spirited mix of grit, humor, and heartfelt wisdom, inspiring fans to persevere through rejection, embrace their passions, and make a positive impact. Which one’s got you ready to channel your inner Steve McGarrett? Drop it in the comments and keep his dynamic legacy alive!
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