Main Entry:

ac·tor

Pronunciation:

\ˈak-tər also -ˌtȯr\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1: one that acts : doer2 a: one who represents a character in a dramatic production b: a theatrical performer c: one who behaves as if acting a part3: one that takes part in any affair

— ac·tor·ish \-tə-rish\ adjective

— ac·tor·ly \-tər-lē\ adjective