Definition of character actor
: an actor who is known for playing many different and unusual characters
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“Character actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/character%20actor. Accessed 29 Jul. 2021.
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