actor

¹

[ ak-ter ]

noun

1. a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
2. a person who does something; participant.

Actor

²

[ ak-ter ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a brother of King Augeas, sometimes believed to be the father, by Molione, of Eurytus and Cteatus.

actor

/ ˈæktə /

noun

1. a person who acts in a play, film, broadcast, etc
2. informal.
   a person who puts on a false manner in order to deceive others (often in the phrase bad actor )

Usage

The term actor is almost universally used nowadays to refer to people of either gender who act

Other Words From

• non·actor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of actor¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin āctor, equivalent to āg- ( act ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

Didi enables the actor to explore her dramatic breadth within a comedy that is decidedly and intentionally funny.

From Salon

The actor and singer is receiving rave reviews for her comedic turn in John M. Chu's big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Wicked."

From Salon

Talent, of course, is one of the main reasons certain actors make such convincing villains.

From Los Angeles Times

Variety reported that the show will now begin casting new voice actors for her several characters.

From Salon

How do younger actors respond to these stories?

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Related Words

• artist
• character
• clown
• comedian
• entertainer
• performer
• player
• star
• villain