actor
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The comedy-drama stars Abdul-Mateen as Simon Williams, a struggling Hollywood actor who wants to star in a remake of the superhero saga “Wonder Man” while hiding his own superpowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Christopher’s Russian bearing is so convincing that I didn’t immediately put together that this was the same actor who played Aaron Burr at the Hollywood Pantages and Pirelli opposite Groban on Broadway.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
That left actor Thomas, who was covered in ants during his part of the challenge, fuming.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The show's creator Lee Sung Jin gave the older pair "this acidic point of view towards the others while not seeing our own petty behaviour", the actor adds.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
"We have expressed our thanks to you many times. And you have our admiration too. But George, you will now have to master another great job. You must become an actor."
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing actor
Academy Awards, List 3
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Literary Terms, Part I
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Just Do It: Act
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