89 Quotes by Jackie Coogan

I consider myself very lucky.

I was blackballed by the studios when I sued by stepfather.

If you're known as a dramatic actor it helps you a lot. Even though to me it's simpler, it leaves a deeper impression on the public.

An actor like me hardly ever sees a producer. My agent will say, how about Coogan for the part. The producer will say yes. So you never see the producer.

When you're accepted you don't have to fight for parts.

We used Chaplin's formula in all my pictures. Make 'em laugh for five and a half reels, and then make 'em cry in the last half reel. But give 'em a chance to dry their eyes before the lights come up.

In 1923 I was the No. 1 box office star. A year later it was Rin Tin Tin.

I'll never live down my image as 'The Kid.' But its nice to be remembered as Fester too.

Most people think 'The Kid' was my first film. Not so.