actor

ac-tor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person whose profession is acting in plays, films, or television.

  2. 2.

    A person who behaves in a way that is not genuine.

  3. 3.

    A participant in an action or process.

Forms

plural: actors

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    character actor — An actor who specializes in distinctive roles.
  • •
    leading actor — The main performer in a production.
  • •
    supporting actor — An actor in a secondary role.
  • •
    bad actor — Someone who causes problems (informal).
  • •
    political actors — Participants in political processes.

Related words

See also: act, acting, actress, performer
Synonyms: artist, performer, player, thespian

Etymology

From Latin actor ("doer, performer"), from actus, past participle of agere ("to do, drive").