supporting actor
Example Sentences
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Gooding took home the Academy Award for best supporting actor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
This marks Reiner’s first award nomination since his death in December and his first performance-related Emmy nom since 1978, when he won for supporting actor in a comedy series for “All in the Family.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He has since starred in dozens of films, including "Syriana" for which he won an Oscar for best supporting actor.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
When Archer is back, he would fit into the supporting actor role because I don't think he is naturally suited to leading the attack.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Lombardy, the large, pale, and intense Roman Catholic priest, was perhaps the chief supporting actor in the drama at Reykjavik.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
