character actor

noun

: an actor who is known for playing many different and unusual characters

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Bromley enjoyed a long career as a character actor in British film and television, appearing in numerous productions before and after The NeverEnding Story. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Completed in 1940 for character actor Albert Dekker and his wife, Esther, the 3,756-square-foot Van Dekker House includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 The Midwest native has become an in-demand character actor in his later years. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 This is a testament to what a skilled character actor can accomplish with limited screen time. Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for character actor

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“Character actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/character%20actor. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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