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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /


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Per the city’s regulations, the actor will have to pay a 4% levy on the sale price of his home—which amounts to $274,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The actor and host brings a gallon jug of water with him everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Rudin was not present at Sunday's ceremony, and the production's trophy for best play revival was accepted by actor Nathan Lane, who paid tribute to "the genius of Arthur Miller, who created this monumental masterpiece".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“The actor who played Morpho in the movie and the artist who draws him in the comics are both coming to Bayport Comix on Saturday.”

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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