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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /


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“It’s an American actor that makes the satellite, but we own it and control it,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

That included a scene in which actors playing A24’s French and Nandan meet with an actor playing Evans, who asks to be compensated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

And a virtual Hollywood actor called Tilly Norwood, whose interviews have gone viral while fuelling job fears, is also set to star in an upcoming movie called "Misaligned".

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Robins, however, is an actual actor who’s worked steadily, and inconspicuously, since 1985 when he had bit parts in “Teen Wolf” and “Weird Science.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The stranger, played by actor Carl Frank, had been in the militia.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

He’s capable of getting great performances out of actors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The other man and wife are the heart of the film, with the actors in both roles doing astonishing, distinct work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Dench has enjoyed a career spanning more than seven decades and is one of Britain's most celebrated actors, with a body of work across theatre, television and film.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

He squeezes my hand tighter, and we all continue to watch this family, fascinated, like they’re actors starring in a movie.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan


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