“You are seriously the ‘Weird Al’ of movies!”
“Did you know this guy has albinism??? He’s of Irish and Norwegian descent so it was a little harder to tell. Who knew?”
—Kofi Annan
“Dennis wrote all of our music and some of Beethoven’s.”
–The Beatles
“I directed Dennis Hurley in the world premiere production of the play DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in which he played the leading man. Dennis was juggling several projects at the time, dividing his time between DC and New York. He did the part with humor and sensitivity. It was a pleasure working with him and I would be happy to hire him again in the future.”
Paul Douglas Michnewicz
Director
VSA Arts
http://www.vsarts.org
“Dennis Hurley’s eloquence, charm, comic-timing, and sheer believability on camera is a rare and refreshing trait. Bravo to Dennis Hurley!”
– Monroe Mann, producer and co-writer of “In the Wake”, the world’s first wakeboarding feature film, and founder, Unstoppable Artists Business School http://www.monroemanlaw.com
“I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hurley in a production of Shakespeare’s’ “Titus Andronicus”. I was consistently impressed with his unflagging energy and commitment to the process. His focus is laser-sharp and his desire to explore and develop within his role was very strong. His albinism may be a defining physical trait to other’s but Dennis’ nature and artistic curiosity dissolved any perceived imitations. In action sequences, at first there were some issues with coordination and vision but Dennis’ natural discipline and investment overcame these road bumps and his performances were always exciting and consistent. Indeed his condition served more as a catalyst for a deeper, more nuanced character rather than a distraction.”
– David Engel, Actor (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
http://www.davidengel.bix
“Dennis embodies my highest praise: not jewish.”
-Mel Gibson
“Dennis Hurley is one of the funniest stage actors I’ve seen and known. Simultaneously solid and spontaneous, I know my company is in good hands whenever we cast him in one of our shows.”
-James Comtois,
resident playwright & co-artistic director of
http://www.nosediveproductions.com
“Dennis Hurley is one of the most naturally gifted actors I’ve come across, and I’ve worked with a lot of actors over the years. He has tremendous talent for comedy, being able to play either the straight man or the clown with equal skill and impeccable comic timing. Dennis is just as adept at handling drama and weighty moments, though, and is thoroughly skilled at handling Shakespearean verse. He is a complete actor, and has a distinct quirkiness about him that has made him one of my primary go-to-guys whenever I’m casting a show.”
– Rodney Hakim, Actor, Director
“There really isn’t anyone like Dennis Hurley. Dennis Hurley lends a palpable chaos to characters that is simultaneously fulfilling and unsettling to watch.”
– Laurel Keane, Actor
“Working alongside Dennis on stage was fantastic. When I was in scenes with him, part of me just wanted to sit down in the audience so I could watch him do his thing!”
-Melanie Adelman, Actor (“Annie”, National Tour)
“I’ve worked with Dennis on a couple of theatre projects. He’s a wonderful person and a terrific actor, the kind you always hope you’ll work with again– generous, hard-working, professional, easygoing, funny AND talented.”
Richard Brundage, Actor (“You Are Alone”)
-www.youarealone.com
“In a business (and a world) where we are all judged by how we look, Dennis Hurley has the unique talent of making it not matter. When Dennis disappears into a character, he could be three feet tall and still be the most commanding actor on the stage. In addition, Dennis is the actor all the other actors are jealous of on set, due to his uncanny ability to make the crew laugh. When you can make a guy who has been holding a camera all day crack up, you know there is unrivaled comic timing involved.”
-Brian “Duck” Mallard, Actor, Voice Over Talent (Applebee’s, Visa)
“I consider Dennis Hurley to be a dynamic, hard working and talented individual destined for a fruitful career within the creative arts. I am honored to Have directed two of his original one acts, and directing him on stage, in a seperate production, I have come to appreciate his individual talents as both a playwright and an actor. Dennis is a pleasure to work with in any capacity and it is evident that he works hard to reach the next level necessary to make himself seen, heard and most importantly…remembered. He is an asset to the film and theatrical arena and will undoubtly continue to grow his recognition thus related.”
-Steve Brillon,Stage Director
http://www.facebook.com/steven.brillon
“Dennis has a rare talent that allows him to bring something new to the camera each and every take. I have worked with Dennis on camera and on stage. He is one of those actors that you can never get sick of seeing perform. His energy and perfect grasp of characters makes me want to be around him all the time, hoping that maybe i a may steel a bit of his talent.)”Matt Carbo, Actor, www.castparty.com”Dennis had a significant role in bringing an end to the dehumanizing system of apartheid. I have no comment about his skills as an actor or comedian.”
-Nelson Mandela
“Dennis Hurley is a versatile actor: he can play weird (a witch in MACBETH), he can play serious (Talthybius in TROJAN WOMEN), and most of all, he can play funny (Billy in HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES). He has great comic instincts and timing (because he can laugh at himself) and he is a very good dialectician.”
-Greg Bostwick, Ithaca College Acting Teacher
http://www.ithaca.edu/theatrearts
“Dennis is a gracious actor whose instincts always surprise you. His comedy resonates with audiences because of his honesty. Dramatically he is there in the moment and always listening. Sharing scenes with Dennis has been enriching and exciting.”
Amanda Lass, Actor
-www.amandaladd.com
“Dennis is an extremely talented and hard-working actor who was hands down our first choice to play the lead in “Perfect Profile”. His ability to stretch himself and play a dramatic role came naturally to him. The character he played required conveying a troubled past and a secret, and he was able to pull it off to perfection. He takes direction well, but better than that, he knows how to take a character and run with it. Dennis is bound for greatness.”
-Andrew Park, Film Director (“Perfect Profile”)
http://www.thehayleyproject.com
“I have seen Dennis Hurley deftly perform a wide variety of roles, ranging from improv and sketch comedy to serious drama. He can handle both ends of the spectrum and everything in between, always bringing to the table his unique sensitivity and intuition. Not only that, he is a pleasure to work with — he has zero attitude and game for just about anything.”
-Marc Landers, Film Director
http://www.nosediveproductions.com
“When Dennis acts in a film, I can not tell where the character ends and where he begins. Now that is good acting.”
-James R. Northrup, Film Maker
”Dennis is both introspective and adventurous when discovering a character. He has overcome physically demanding environments to deliver powerful performances. He also has a keen ability to relate the characters emotions to his own, and in my experience he builds full and robust characters. For one, because you’re so engaging. But also, you’ve managed to make yourself disappear into the background when it calls for it.”
-David S. Titus
Theater Director
http://www.cinema169.com/
