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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

/ ˈæə /

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 )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

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

  • ԴDz·tǰ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of actor1

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin 峦ٴǰ, equivalent to 岵- ( act ) + -tor -tor
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Lar Park Lincoln, the actor known for her work in “Knots Landing” and “Friday the 13th Part VII” and establishing a studio to support upcoming talent, has died.

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The Oscar-nominated actor had been given a warning after Siwa accused him of being "homophobic", before being removed after a confrontation with former Love Island star Hughes.

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The acting is a saving grace, especially Edgar-Jones’ commitment to nuance and Poulter’s refreshingly shaded Lee, whose depth of awareness at a critical moment is a believable surprise, beautifully handled by the actor.

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Fox made his name as an actor in TV shows like Inspector Morse spin-off Lewis.

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The actor and writer’s first filmed special is the culmination of two years of touring across the U.S. and UK.

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