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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /


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Actor Eric McCormack, who played Will in Will and Grace, shared a tribute on social media, saying Burrows left "an incredible legacy".

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Actor and host Terry Crews discusses his rigorous exercise routine, going to bed at 8:30 and his favorite face-cleansing tool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Actor Jeremy Piven has offloaded his sprawling Los Angeles property for $6.85 million—having spent more than a year trying to find a buyer for the modern Mount Olympus manse.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

John Lithgow won Best Actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in "Giant", and praised the play as "extraordinarily important right now."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Actor Frank Readick, as Carl Phillips, greets the radio audience.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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