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Actor


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Actors are the people who appear in front of the camera in Movies and on TV.



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ac·tor P [Pronunciation Key][1] (ktr)

n.

A theatrical performer. One who takes part; a participant:

“France, Britain... and any other external actors now involved... in the affairs of the continent” (Helen Kitchen).

Law. One, such as the manager of a business, who acts for another.


actor

n 1: a theatrical performer [syn: histrion, player, thespian, role player]

2: a person who acts and gets things done; "he's a principal actor in this affair"; "when you want something done get a doer"; "he's a miracle worker"

[syn: doer, worker]


Female actors are usually refered to as 'Actress' or Actresses

There are Animal Actors, CGI Actors, Posthumous Actors and Fictional Actors.

An object can become an actor if it is made to appear to come to life as in stop motion and puppetry. There have been many famous robot actors as well. When inantimate objects show a personality it is also a form of acting.

 

 

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