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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
actor
[noun]

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

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
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actress
actress
[noun]

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

Ex: The young actress received an award for her outstanding performance .
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double
double
[noun]

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

Ex: In many scenes, you can't tell that a double was used instead of the main actor.
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ensemble cast

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

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character actor

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

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leading man

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

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leading lady

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

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ham
ham
[noun]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

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lead
lead
[noun]

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

Ex: The lead's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage .
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supporting actor

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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voice actor

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
bit part
[noun]

a minor role in a movie or play

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stand-in
stand-in
[noun]

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 a stand-in for the rehearsal .
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star
star
[noun]

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

Ex: As the star of the show , she had the most lines and scenes .
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starlet
starlet
[noun]

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

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tragedian
tragedian
[noun]

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

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understudy

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 as understudy for the lead role .
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walk-on
walk-on
[noun]

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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acting coach

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

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bad guy
bad guy
[noun]

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

Ex: The audience cheered when the hero outsmarted the bad guy.
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cameo
cameo
[noun]

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

Ex: The singer 's cameo 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
co-star
[noun]

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

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extra
extra
[noun]

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

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

the specific role given to an actor

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role
role
[noun]

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

Ex: She was praised for her role in the new film .
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starring role

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

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title role

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

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villain
villain
[noun]

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

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

dialogue or spoken text assigned to an actor

Ex: Improvisation replaced the written lines.
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cue
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 other 's cues.
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prompt
prompt
[noun]

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

Ex: The prompt helped the actor recover from a mistake .
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stage direction

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

Ex: The stage direction instructed the actors to exit quietly , leaving the audience in suspense .
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casting
casting
[noun]

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

Ex: She approached casting with an open mind, seeking fresh talent and unconventional choices to breathe new life into the production.
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screen test

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

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act
act
[noun]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

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

an evil character in fiction or a motion picture

Ex: The baddy's evil plan was to take over the city .
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aside
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: The director emphasized the timing of each aside to maintain dramatic tension.
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protagonist

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

Ex: The 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
dialogue
[noun]

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 their dialogue repeatedly before opening night .
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exit
exit
[noun]

the act of leaving the stage by an actor

Ex: The actor forgot his exit line .
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goody
goody
[noun]

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

Ex: Classic Westerns pit the goody against the outlaw .
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hero
hero
[noun]

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

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .
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heroine
heroine
[noun]

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

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
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love interest

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

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

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

Ex: The soliloquy provided a moment of introspection and revelation , drawing the audience into the character 's inner world and inviting empathy and understanding .
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superhero
superhero
[noun]

a fictional character with special and strange powers

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character
character
[noun]

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

Ex: Tom Hanks played the character of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name .
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actor's assistant

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

Ex: The actor's assistant plays an important role in preparing costumes and the stage.
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actor-manager

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

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

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

Ex: An all-star cast was chosen for the high-budget movie .
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matinee idol

a good-looking actor who is admired by women

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movie star

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

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player
player
[noun]

an actor specially one who performs a role on a stage

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prompter
prompter
[noun]

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

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stuntman
stuntman
[noun]

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

Ex: The stuntman wore protective gear while doing the fight scene .
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stunt woman

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

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

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

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press agent

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
monologue
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: The singer's charming 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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characterization

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

Ex: The play 's success relied on the lead actor 's characterization.
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screen actor

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

Ex: Screen actors often have to adjust their acting style compared to stage actors because of the close-up shots .
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