actor

Example Sentences

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Tom Noonan, a character actor and filmmaker known for playing villains in “Manhunter” and “The Last Action Hero,” died on Valentine’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times

He needs to give us an extra hint how he’s feeling — as an actor, Powell is so slick that even his regular smile comes across phony.

From Los Angeles Times

The ad in question featured an airport security setting, with one actor explaining they were the "replacers".

From BBC

That said, plenty of families have adult children who may be tempted to squander a large sum of money and/or even fall prey to other bad actors in their lives.

From MarketWatch

For me, it’s the highest award in the world for a film actor.

From Los Angeles Times