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Noun: character actor  'ker-ik-tu(r) 'ak-tur [N. Amer], 'ka-rik-tu(r) 'ak-tu(r) [Brit]
  1. An actor who specializes in playing supporting roles

Derived forms: character actors

Type of: actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian

Encyclopedia: Character actor