actor

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæk.tə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæk.tɚ/

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Noun

Singular actor

Plural actors

A Taiwanese actor

1. (countable) An actor is a person (usually male) who performs as a character in a play or other theatrical work. A female performer is called either an actress or an actor.

   The actor received a Tony Award.

   The actors waited back stage.

   Top movie actors are well paid.

   Tom Cruise is a popular movie actor.

Related words

• actress
• act