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Cinema e Teatro - Acting

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Words Related to Cinema and Theater
actor
actor
[sostantivo]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

attore

attore

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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actress
actress
[sostantivo]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

attrice

attrice

Ex: I saw a famous actress at the shopping mall today. 
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double
double
[sostantivo]

a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes

doppio

doppio

Ex: The stunt double performed the dangerous car chase, allowing the lead actor to stay safe. 
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ensemble cast
ensemble cast
[sostantivo]

a group of actors who share roughly equal screen time and importance in a movie

cast corale, ensemble di attori

cast corale, ensemble di attori

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character actor
character actor
[sostantivo]

an actor who always plays the role of a bizarre or outlandish character rather than a main role

personaggio attore

personaggio attore

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leading man
leading man
[sostantivo]

an actor who plays the main male role in a movie or play

attore protagonista, primo attore

attore protagonista, primo attore

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leading lady
leading lady
[sostantivo]

an actress who plays the main role in a movie or play

protagonista signora

protagonista signora

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ham
ham
[sostantivo]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

ham

ham

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lead
lead
[sostantivo]

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie

il ruolo principale, il protagonista

il ruolo principale, il protagonista

Ex: The lead captivated audiences with his powerful performance in the title role of the play. 
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supporting actor
supporting actor
[sostantivo]

an actor who plays a secondary character in a film or television show, often providing support or context to the main plot or protagonist

attore non protagonista, attore di supporto

attore non protagonista, attore di supporto

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voice actor
voice actor
[sostantivo]

a performer who provides voices for animated films, TV shows, video games, commercials, audiobooks, and other media where speaking voices are needed

doppiatore, attore vocale

doppiatore, attore vocale

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bit part
bit part
[sostantivo]

a minor role in a movie or play

parte del pezzo

parte del pezzo

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stand-in
stand-in
[sostantivo]

a person who replaces someone else briefly in doing their job while they are not available

sopportavi

sopportavi

Ex: She worked as a stand-in for the CEO during his business trip. 
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star
star
[sostantivo]

the chief actor or performer in a motion picture, play, TV or radio program, etc.

stella

stella

Ex: She became a star after her role in the hit movie. 
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starlet
starlet
[sostantivo]

a young and promising female actor who is coached and publicized in order to become a star

stellina

stellina

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tragedian
tragedian
[sostantivo]

an actor who takes part in performing a role in a tragedy

tragediano

tragediano

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understudy
understudy
[sostantivo]

an actor who practices the lines of another actor in order to replace them if necessary

doppio

doppio

Ex: The understudy stepped into the lead role at the last minute when the main actor fell ill. 
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walk-on
walk-on
[sostantivo]

a small, non-speaking role played by an actor who appears briefly on screen, often as a background character or extra

comparse, figurante

comparse, figurante

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acting coach
acting coach
[sostantivo]

a professional who trains actors to improve their performance skills and technique

coach di recitazione, allenatore di attori

coach di recitazione, allenatore di attori

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bad guy
bad guy
[sostantivo]

a character in a story or film who is portrayed as an antagonist or villain

cattivo, villano

cattivo, villano

Ex: The bad guy in the movie had a sinister plan. 
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cameo
cameo
[sostantivo]

a minor role that is played by a well-known actor

quadro

quadro

Ex: The audience was delighted when the famous actor made a surprise cameo in the latest superhero movie, appearing briefly as a witty bartender. 
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co-star
co-star
[sostantivo]

a leading actor or actress who takes part in a movie, play, etc.

co-protagonista

co-protagonista

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extra
extra
[sostantivo]

a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

aggiuntivi

aggiuntivi

Ex: The film's production team needed several extras to fill the bustling city street scenes. 
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good guy
good guy
[sostantivo]

a protagonist or a heroic character in a story or film who embodies positive traits and intentions

bravo ragazzo, eroe

bravo ragazzo, eroe

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part
part
[sostantivo]

the specific role given to an actor

parte

parte

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role
role
[sostantivo]

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

ruolo

ruolo

Ex: Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression. 
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starring role
starring role
[sostantivo]

a main role played by an actor in a film or a theatrical production

ruolo principale, parte da protagonista

ruolo principale, parte da protagonista

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title role
title role
[sostantivo]

the main character in a production whose name is also the title of the film, television show, or play

ruolo principale, personaggio principale eponimo

ruolo principale, personaggio principale eponimo

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villain
villain
[sostantivo]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

cattivo

cattivo

Ex: The villain plotted to take over the kingdom. 
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line
line
[sostantivo]

dialogue or spoken text assigned to an actor

linea

linea

Ex: She forgot her line on stage. 
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cue
cue
[sostantivo]

a few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something

attacco

attacco

Ex: The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage. 
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prompt
prompt
[sostantivo]

a word, phrase, or signal given to an actor to remind them to speak or act

prompt

prompt

Ex: The actor forgot his line, so the prompter gave him a prompt. 
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stage direction
stage direction
[sostantivo]

a text in the script of a play, giving an instruction regarding the movement, position, etc. of actors

didascalie

didascalie

Ex: The stage direction called for a prop to be placed center stage before the next scene. 
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casting
casting
[sostantivo]

the process of assigning roles and parts to actors or performers in a movie, play, etc.

scegliere gli attori

scegliere gli attori

Ex: The casting for the new film involved auditions with hundreds of actors vying for roles. 
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screen test
screen test
[sostantivo]

a session of audition during which the actor is recorded in order to be assessed for a role

prova dello schermo

prova dello schermo

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act
act
[sostantivo]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

atto

atto

Ex: The first act of the play introduces the main characters and their conflicts. 
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baddy
baddy
[sostantivo]

an evil character in fiction or a motion picture

cattivo

cattivo

Ex: The baddy in the film had a sinister laugh and a dark costume. 
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aside
aside
[sostantivo]

an actor's line that is told to the audience but the other characters on the stage are not intended to hear

a parte

a parte

Ex: The villain delivered an aside that hinted at his next sinister move. 
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protagonist
protagonist
[sostantivo]

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist of the novel is a young orphan who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. 
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dialogue
dialogue
[sostantivo]

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

dialogo

dialogo

Ex: The dialogue between the two characters revealed their hidden motives. 
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exit
exit
[sostantivo]

the act of leaving the stage by an actor

uscita

uscita

Ex: The actor made a dramatic exit at the end of the scene. 
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goody
goody
[sostantivo]

someone who is morally good, especially a character in a movie, play or book

caramella

caramella

Ex: In fairy tales, the goody usually defeats the evil witch. 
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hero
hero
[sostantivo]

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

eroe

eroe

Ex: Every superhero movie needs a strong hero. 
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heroine
heroine
[sostantivo]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

eroina

eroina

Ex: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
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love interest
love interest
[sostantivo]

a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

interesse amoroso

interesse amoroso

Ex: The movie's love interest was a mysterious stranger with a hidden past. 
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soliloquy
soliloquy
[sostantivo]

a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud

soliloquio

soliloquio

Ex: The actor delivered the soliloquy with intensity, allowing the audience to glimpse the character's innermost thoughts and emotions. 
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superhero
superhero
[sostantivo]

a fictional character with special and strange powers

supereroe

supereroe

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character
character
[sostantivo]

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

carattere

carattere

Ex: Robert Downey Jr. portrayed the character of Tony Stark in Iron Man. 
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actor's assistant
actor's assistant
[sostantivo]

someone who helps the actor with various professional and practical tasks so they can perform better in their role

assistente dell'attore, assistente personale dell'attore

assistente dell'attore, assistente personale dell'attore

Ex: The actor's assistant is responsible for coordinating the actor's daily schedule. 
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actor-manager
actor-manager
[sostantivo]

someone who manages a theater company and also acts in their plays

capocomico

capocomico

Ex: As an actor-manager, he not only starred in productions but also handled administrative duties and managed the theater company. 
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cast
cast
[sostantivo]

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

cast

cast

Ex: She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film. 
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matinee idol
matinee idol
[sostantivo]

a good-looking actor who is admired by women

idolo matinée

idolo matinée

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movie star
movie star
[sostantivo]

a famous actor or actress who plays the leading role in a movie

star del cinema

star del cinema

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player
player
[sostantivo]

an actor specially one who performs a role on a stage

attore

attore

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prompter
prompter
[sostantivo]

someone who reminds actors what to say if they forget their lines on the stage

suggeritore

suggeritore

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stuntman
stuntman
[sostantivo]

a person who performs dangerous or difficult actions in place of actors in movies or shows

stunt man

stunt man

Ex: The stuntman practiced his fall from the horse all day. 
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stunt woman
stunt woman
[sostantivo]

a woman who doubles for an actor during the production of dangerous scenes in a movie

stunt woman

stunt woman

Ex: The stunt woman executed a flawless high-speed car chase for the movie. 
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trouper
trouper
[sostantivo]

an actor or performer who is very reliable and has a lot of experience

attore ambulante

attore ambulante

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press agent
press agent
[sostantivo]

someone who is in charge of the advertising and publicity of a particular actor, musician, etc., providing information to a newspaper, magazine, etc.

agente stampa

agente stampa

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monologue
monologue
[sostantivo]

an extended speech delivered by an actor within a play or film

monologo

monologo

Ex: The actress received a standing ovation for her moving monologue in the third act of the play. 
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ad lib
ad lib
[sostantivo]

a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation

improvvisare

improvvisare

Ex: The actor's quick wit saved the scene when he forgot his line, delivering a perfectly timed ad lib that had the audience roaring with laughter. 
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characterization
characterization
[sostantivo]

the act of performing a role on stage by expressing a character through speech, action, and gesture

interpretazione, caratterizzazione

interpretazione, caratterizzazione

Ex: The actor's characterization of Hamlet was praised by critics. 
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screen actor
screen actor
[sostantivo]

an actor who performs in films, television shows, or other recorded visual media

attore dello schermo, attore cinematografico

attore dello schermo, attore cinematografico

Ex: The screen actor delivered a powerful performance that captivated the entire audience. 
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