Synonyms of thespian

See Definition

thespian

noun

See Dictionary Definition

as in actor

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)

although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actor
• actress
• performer
• entertainer
• thesp
• trouper
• player
• impersonator
• comedian
• mummer
• starlet
• star
• costar
• monologuist
• supernumerary
• farceur
• tragedian
• enactor
• understudy
• tragedienne
• barnstormer
• monologist
• double
• spear-carrier
• leading man
• pantomime
• buffoon
• leading lady
• clown
• scene-stealer
• mime
• impressionist
• masquerader
• walk-on
• poser
• personator
• coactor
• pantomimist
• extra
• harlequin
• prima donna
• ape
• imitator
• aper
• zany
• stooge
• masker
• lead
• ham
• mimic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonactor

• nonactor