actor
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[change]Noun
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- (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.