actor

noun
UK /ˈæk.tər/
US /ˈæk.tɚ/

A person who acts in plays, movies, or TV shows.

The actor practiced his lines before the show.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who does something or takes part in an activity.

She was a key actor in the school project.

3. A person who pretends to be someone else in real life.

He is a good actor and hides his true feelings.

4. A participant in a legal case or event.

The actor in the lawsuit filed the papers today.