a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession
Both lead actors (= the ones who play the main parts) are outstanding.
She is one of the country’s leading actors.
a stage/film/movie actor
a Hollywood actor
The movie starred a bunch of relatively unknown young actors.
a person who plays a part, pretending by their behaviour to be a particular kind of person
I don't know if he really meant the things he said—he was always a good actor.
a participant in an action or process
Employers are key actors within industrial relations.
