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"I work for hire, as they say, and like to make money" — When Liev Schreiber made his feelings clear about fame
For decades, Liev Schreiber has been a steady and respected presence in the entertainment industry. He may not be the flashiest actor or someone who appears often in many shows and movies, but rarely has he taken on a role in which the 57-year-old actor did not shine. He was as convincing in his long-term role in Ray Donovan as he was in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
All these roles have made Liev Schreiber a standout star in the industry. He has many fans around the world, but from where Schreiber currently is, fame feels a lot different. In a 2024 interview with Haute Living magazine, he opened up about how his views have evolved over time. Reflecting on his career, he said:
"I work for hire, as they say, and like to make money....I have a growing family. The older I get, the more I think I want it to matter when I work. Of course, it doesn’t always — in fact, it rarely does — but it’s nice when it does, when one of your jobs means something to people. That feels good, like the job does what it was supposed to do in the beginning, which is to connect you to people."
He added:
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"When you’re young, you think that’s what being famous will do, make you happy, make you desired. And then you realize that’s not the case."
In the same interview, Schreiber shed more light on his beliefs and his methods for his work.
Liev Schreiber explains his primary motivation while acting
Those who have seen Liev Schreiber act know well that he always gives it his all, seemingly playing every role to perfection. The actor has also been vocal about his methods and thoughts, which are often quite offbeat. After he gave his bold anecdote on fame in this interview, he spoke further about the things on his mind while he was acting.
Expanding on this, Liev Schreiber said:
"I’m only truly confident with characters...So much of my own personal journey has been getting over that attachment to not sucking, not being bad at something,...Which is funny, because the whole principle of acting is that to be good at it, you have to be willing to make a fool of yourself. You have to be willing to be a jacka**."
He further expanded on the characters he does, adding:
"You forget that sometimes, because when you do something for a while, people think you’re good or attractive — something you want to be in real life — but it was just a character that you created. I think that’s the problem with fame; you start to believe your own press."
Liev Schreiber's down-to-earth approach to his profession is perhaps one of the key things behind his exceptional portrayals. Over the years, he has received a Tony Award and has been nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
There has also been a considerable shift in the kind of roles he has done over the years. His works include Mixed Nuts (1994), Party Girl (1995), The Hurricane (1999), The Painted Veil (2006), Pawn Sacrifice (2014), and Spotlight (2015), among many others.
Liev Schreiber's most recent film role came in Asteroid City, and he is soon set to appear in Caught Stealing.
