actor

noun

ac·tor | \ ˈak-tər

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also -ˌtȯr \

Definition of actor

1 : one that acts : doer

2a : one who acts in a play, movie, television show, etc.

b : one who behaves as if acting a part

3 : one that takes part in any affair : participant political actors

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my sister went to drama school to become an actor Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation.

Recent Examples on the Web Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested a Los Angeles film and television actor accused of running a $227 million Ponzi scheme that promised non-existent film rights to investors. — NBC News, "Actor ran $227 million Hollywood Ponzi scheme, feds say," 7 Apr. 2021 The drama finds a once brilliant playwright -- who no longer writes -- returning to her craft when her famous stage actor twin brother is diagnosed with leukemia. — John Benson, cleveland, "‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’ and ‘Looking For a Lady With Fangs and a Moustache’ top this week’s streaming movies at Cleveland Cinemas and Cinematheque," 7 Apr. 2021 Chicago actor-singer Ingersoll pays tribute to Garland with music and humor. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee Repertory Theater plans to open next season Oct. 29 with full audiences," 7 Apr. 2021 Starting around 2014, the SEC said, the actor began luring investors to 1inMM Capital by promising swift returns of 35 to 45 percent. — Washington Post, "A Hollywood actor starred in low-budget sci-fi films. On the side, he ran a $227 million Ponzi scheme, feds say.," 7 Apr. 2021 According to Elliott's rep Peter Varano, the actor died over the weekend. — Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, "Mark Elliott, longtime Disney trailer voice actor, dies at 81," 7 Apr. 2021 Amid his social media spat with NBA star Kevin Durant, actor Michael Rapaport found time to sell his Hancock Park home for $3.57 million. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Michael Rapaport’s Hancock Park home sells for $3.57 million," 7 Apr. 2021 The Suicide Squad actor recalled jokingly telling Baldwin. — Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "Pete Davidson Admits He Lied About Exercise Tips That Actually Helped Alec Baldwin Lose Weight," 7 Apr. 2021 The actor and entrepreneur has just become the new global brand ambassador for Biossance, which just so happens to make her favorite face oil. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Reese Witherspoon Is Clean Beauty's Newest Crusader," 7 Apr. 2021

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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actor. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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actor

noun

English Language Learners Definition of actor

: a person who acts in a play, movie, etc.

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actor

noun

ac·tor | \ ˈak-tər

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Kids Definition of actor

: a person who acts especially in a play or movie

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