Definitions for Actor
ˈæk tərac·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.8 / 6 votes

1. actor, histrion, player, thespian, role playernoun

   a theatrical performer

2. actor, doer, workernoun

   a person who acts and gets things done

   "he's a principal actor in this affair"; "when you want something done get a doer"; "he's a miracle worker"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. actornoun

   a person who performs in a theatrical play or film

2. actornoun

   one who acts; a doer

3. actornoun

   one who takes part in a situation

4. actornoun

   An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.

5. actornoun

   One who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant.

6. actornoun

   One who enacts a certain policy action.

7. actornoun

   The entity that performs a role (in use case analysis).

8. Etymology: From actor, from. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἄκτωρ, from ἄγω.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Actornoun

   Etymology: actor, Lat.

   1. He that acts, or performs any thing.

   The virtues of either age may correct the defects of both: and good for succession, that young men may be learners, while men in age are actors. Francis Bacon, Essay civ.

   He, who writes an Encomium Neronis, if he does it heartily, is himself but a transcript of Nero in his mind, and would, no doubt, gladly enough see such pranks, as he was famous for, acted again, though he dares not be the actor of them himself. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. He that personates a character; a stage-player.

   Would you have
   Such an Herculean actor in the scene,
   And not this hydra? They must sweat no less
   To fit their properties, than t’ express their parts. Ben Jonson, Catiline.

   When a good actor doth his part present,
   In every act he our attention draws,
   That at the last he may find just applause. John Denham.

   These false beauties of the stage are no more lasting than a rain-bow; when the actor ceases to shine upon them, when he gilds them no longer with his reflection, they vanish in a twinkling. John Dryden, Spanish Friar, Dedication.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. actor

   The Hero Initiative, formerly known as A Commitment to Our Roots, or ACTOR, is the first federally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators, writers and artists in need. Founded in late 2000 by a consortium of comic book and trade publishers, including Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Wizard Entertainment, CrossGen Comics and Dynamic Forces Inc., the 501(c)(3) charity aims to assist comic creators with health, medical, and quality-of-life assistance.

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1. actor

   An actor is a person who performs in plays, movies, television shows, or other types of performance arts, portraying characters and usually speaking or singing the written text or play. They can be professionals or amateurs and the roles they play can vary in nature, from small supporting parts to leading roles. The term also extends to voice acting for radio, animation or video games.

2. actor

   An actor is a person who performs in plays, movies, television shows or other forms of visual media, portraying a character and communicating the story to an audience through speech, body language, and gestures. This term can apply to both professional and amateur performers, and covers a range of acting styles, from theatrical to realistic. It can also include voice actors, who provide the voices for animated characters, radio dramas, video games and other types of media. Actors may also be involved in other aspects of production, such as writing, directing, and producing.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. Actornoun

   one who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer

2. Actornoun

   a theatrical performer; a stageplayer

3. Actornoun

   an advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes

4. Actornoun

   one who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant

5. Etymology: [L. actor, fr. agere to act.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Actor

   An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic or comic production and works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity. The ancient Greek word for an "actor," ὑποκριτής, means literally "one who interprets"; in this sense, an actor is one who interprets a dramatic character.

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1. • Person

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Actor' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4396

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Actor' in Nouns Frequency: #1201

Anagrams for Actor »

1. Croat

2. corta

3. rocta

4. troca

5. taroc

How to pronounce Actor?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Actor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Actor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Actor in a Sentence

1. Joel Edgerton:

   One day ... at the end of the take, I realized I had literally mud over my entire face and for some reason it just made me really happy, as hard work as it was and as hot as it was and as challenging as all that was, I just remembered being happy... looking around at the scale and the scope of it and just remembering the beginnings of a being a young actor... and being a child dreaming of being part of these stories.

2. Actor Liam Hemsworth:

   6. The smelly kid Some parents feel the need to use the entire plane as a diaper. Gross, but true : A child reportedly pooping on a plane seat on a Delta flight last year( the parents covered the seat with newspapers — how thoughtful). And it’s not unusual for babies to drop a( stink) bomb or two during the flight. ( If this emotional support pig can get kicked off a plane for crapping in the aisle, should little humans, too ?) 7. The chatty kid Chatty Cathy is generally one of the most annoying passengers on a flight but what if Cathy is six years old ? While adorable and curious, she’s probably the last person you want conversation with, because of course she continues to ask the same question in different ways. Or maybe she’s having a loud conversation with her doll. In fact, several years ago, a kid actually got kicked off a plane for being too chatty. According to the Associated Press, Kate Penland’s then 19-month-old son, Garren, started saying ‘ Bye, bye plane, ’ before takeoff — and would n’t stop. When the other passengers started complaining, Kate Penland got mad and eventually Kate Penland and Kate Penland son were asked to leave. That seems a little extreme. Maybe just give the kid a pack of pretzels( peanuts are too risky) and offer him a window seat. 8. The ultimate nightmare kid It’s fair to say no one wants to sit next to a kid who kicks your seat, complains, talks up a storm and manages to poop themselves all on one flight. But as they say in airline business, the sky’s the limit. Passengers who survive the ultimate nightmare child passenger deserve a medal. Actor Liam Hemsworth recently admitted on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Actor Liam Hemsworth own three kids were those kids on a recent flight from London to Australia( a 30-hour trip). The Ellen DeGeneres Show was kind of like the trip from hell, they were all sick and literally took turns to scream. One would kinda do it and then look over and be like, ‘ I ’m done, you want a turn ? ’ ' Yep, Wahhhh ! ’ The whole cabin, yeah, wanted to kick us off … I don’t know what people expect though — you’re gon na put them in the suitcase or something ?

3. James Dean:

   Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have.

4. Giovanni Morassutti:

   For me personally, The Organic Creative Process helped me to discover what kind of actor I want to be; but this is a process that goes beyond acting. It actually revealed to me what I want to do in my life and that I have to work hard to make it real.”

5. James Dean:

   An actor must interpret life, and in order to do so must be willing to accept all the experiences life has to offer. In fact, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Actor
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Actor
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Actor
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actor
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Actor
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Actor