actor

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, deren Beruf es ist, Rollen in Filmen, Theaterstücken oder Fernsehsendungen zu spielen; auch allgemein eine Person, die in einem bestimmten Bereich handelt oder agiert.

A noun referring to a person whose profession is performing in films, plays, or television shows.

1. PerformerA1formal

   A person who acts in plays, films, or television shows.

   Schauspieler

   • Tom Hanks is a famous actor.
   • She wants to become an actor.
   • The actor won an Oscar for his performance.

   Synonymeartisteentertainerperformerplayerthespiantrouper

2. Person who does somethingB2formal

   Someone who plays a role or behaves in a particular way, often in a negative context.

   Beteiligter

   • He was the main actor in the scandal.
   • The government is the actor responsible for the policy.
   • Social actors influence public opinion.

   Synonymeagentdoerparticipantperformerplayer