offscreen

[ awf-skreen, of- ]

adjective

1. occurring, existing, or done away from the motion-picture or television screen:

   an offscreen voice.

2. in real life rather than on the motion-picture or television screen:

   the newscaster's offscreen personality.

adverb

1. apart or away from motion-picture or television performances; in actual life:

   Offscreen he's a racing-car enthusiast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of offscreen¹

First recorded in 1930–35; off + screen

Example Sentences

There is some violence onscreen, or just offscreen, perpetrated by or against the characters — you feel it in either case.

From Los Angeles Times

But she has a lot of offscreen pursuits too.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the news of Garr’s death, Kudrow revealed the two also shared a connection offscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

He is intensely private and safeguards any detail about his offscreen life that might reveal his whereabouts.

From Los Angeles Times

The spokesperson added that additional offscreen psychological support is also available to the contributors.

From BBC