Noun: actor ak-tu(r)
- A theatrical performer
"The actor delivered a passionate monologue that moved the audience to tears";
- histrion [archaic], player, thespian, role player, thesp [Brit, informal]
- A person who acts and gets things done
"he's a principal actor in this affair";
- doer, worker
- Someone who takes part in a situation or process
"As a key actor in the negotiations, he played a crucial role in reaching the agreement"
Derived forms: actors
Type of: causal agency, causal agent, cause, performer, performing artist
Encyclopedia: Actor