actor
word
/ˈæktɝ/
AK-tur
/ˈæktɐ/
AK-tuh
Definition
An actor is a person who performs a character in a movie, play, TV show, or other performance. It can also sometimes mean someone who takes an active part in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to someone in film, TV, or theater. In modern usage, 'actor' is often used for any gender, though 'actress' still appears. In non-entertainment contexts, phrases like 'a key actor' mean an important participant.
Spanish: actor - intérpretePortuguese (BR): atorPortuguese (PT): atorChinese (Simplified): 演员（男） - 演员Chinese (Traditional): 演員（男） - 演員Hindi: अभिनेताArabic: مُمَثِّلBengali: অভিনেতা - অভিনেত্রীRussian: актёр - актрисаJapanese: 俳優 - 女優Vietnamese: diễn viênKorean: 배우Turkish: oyuncuUrdu: اداکارIndonesian: aktor - aktris
Example Sentences
My brother wants to be an actor.
basic
That actor was in my favorite movie.
basic
In this conflict, every major actor is trying to protect its own interests.
natural
She is a good actor on stage.
basic
He was a child actor, but he left Hollywood years ago.
natural
She’s not just a talented actor — she can sing and dance too.
natural