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Cinema and Theater - Acting

Here you will learn some English words related to acting such as "leading lady", "extra", and "stunt man".

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actor
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
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actress
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a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: The actress received an award for her outstanding performance .
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double
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a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes

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

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

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

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

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ham
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an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

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

Ex: lead's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage .
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an actor who plays a secondary character in a film or television show, often providing support or context to the main plot or protagonist

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

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bit part
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a minor role in a movie or play

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

Ex: The actor was sick , so the director asked the understudy to act as stand-in for the rehearsal .
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star
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the chief actor or performer in a motion picture, play, TV or radio program, etc.

Ex: As star of the show , she had the most lines and scenes .
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starlet
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a young and promising female actor who is coached and publicized in order to become a star

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

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

Ex: He was surprised but ready when asked to take over understudy for the lead role .
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walk-on
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a small, non-speaking role played by an actor who appears briefly on screen, often as a background character or extra

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

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

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cameo
[noun]

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

Ex: The singercameo in the TV series added an extra layer of excitement , with fans thrilled to see their favorite performer in an unexpected acting role .
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co-star
[noun]

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

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extra
[noun]

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

Ex: Being extra in the film gave him a brief glimpse of the glamorous world of movie-making .
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good guy
[noun]

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

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part
[noun]

the specific role given to an actor

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role
[noun]

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

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

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

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villain
[noun]

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

Ex: The audience booed when villain appeared on stage .
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line
[noun]

the words recited by an actor in a play or movie

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cue
[noun]

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

Ex: During rehearsals , the actors practiced responding to each othercues.
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prompt
[noun]

a word or phrase that an actor says to signal another actor to begin acting or say a line

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

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

Ex: The director 's vision for the film was realized through casting, with actors selected to embody specific characters .
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a session of audition during which the actor is recorded in order to be assessed for a role

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act
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a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

Ex: After the intermission , the audience eagerly anticipated the act.
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baddy
[noun]

an evil character in fiction or a motion picture

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aside
[noun]

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

Ex: Through aside, the character confided in the audience , creating a sense of intimacy and connection that drew viewers deeper into the story .
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the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

Ex: protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .
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dialogue
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a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

Ex: The actors rehearsed dialogue repeatedly before opening night .
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exit
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an act of departure from the stage by an actor

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

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

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

Ex: The story is about heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
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a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

Ex: In the play , love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .
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soliloquy
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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

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superhero
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a fictional character with special and strange powers

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

Ex: Tom Hanks played character of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name .
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a wardrobe assistant for an actor

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

Ex: He faced the pressures of multitasking as actor-manager, often juggling rehearsals , performances , and business meetings .
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cast
[noun]

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

Ex: An cast was chosen for the high-budget movie .
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a good-looking actor who is admired by women

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

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player
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an actor specially one who performs a role on a stage

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

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

Ex: stuntman wore protective gear while doing the fight scene .
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a woman who doubles for an actor during the production of dangerous scenes in a movie

Ex: stunt woman’s dedication to safety ensured the scene went smoothly .
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trouper
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: In the climactic scene of the movie , the protagonistmonologue revealed his innermost conflicts and resolutions .
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ad lib
[noun]

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

Ex: The singer 's ad lib between verses added a personal touch to the concert , engaging the audience and making them feel part of the performance .
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the techniques used by actors to develop and portray a character, including their physicality, personality, and backstory

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a performer who appears on television, film, or other visual media

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