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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /


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“Kyle has a really, really good sense of himself, in the best way,” says Mundy, who’d previously worked with the actor on the series “Bloodline.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Her younger brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died unexpectedly at 28 in 2023.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Star Wars actor Driver joined via video-link as his character was revealed as the villainous Nathaniel Milbury, who will also been known as Mr Sinister.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

“Role Models” actor Seann William Scott is selling his longtime Malibu estate after an extensive renovation and listed it for more than four times the price he purchased it for 22 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

He had entrusted the letter to an actor friend, who was to deliver it to the National Intelligencer for publication.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

“Honestly, so many hysterical actors are based out of here, and it makes it so much easier with regard to guest cast in a comedy,” Schumacker admits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Marvel Studios has announced a host of new actors for its X-Men reboot - including Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Adam Driver.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

On the eve of the election, Zambia's Human Rights Commission said it was "actively monitoring arrests and detentions involving political candidates, supporters, journalists and other actors".

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

“The intersection with state actors is particularly worrisome,” Daub said.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Up on stage, the actors stood frozen, staring at a flickering light that emanated from a far corner of the theater as the feathered microraptors shrieked and scattered.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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