Main Entry: ac·tor

Pronunciation: \ˈak-tər also -ˌtȯr\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : one that acts : doer
2 a : one who represents a character in a dramatic production b : a theatrical performer c : one who behaves as if acting a part
3 : one that takes part in any affair

— ac·tor·ish \-tə-rish\ adjective

— ac·tor·ly \-tər-lē\ adjective