actor
Example Sentences
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The former “Cosby Show” actor became the subject of viral job-shaming, with critics mocking him for working retail decades after his television success.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
She’s the kind of actor we desperately need right now, someone who isn’t afraid to challenge themselves or risk their viewership with a daring role.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Last June, the same judge dismissed a defamation claim by Baldoni and his associates against Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Kazan found in both writers more than enough poetry and grit to satisfy the new breed of realistic actor he was showcasing on stage and screen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The stranger, played by actor Carl Frank, had been in the militia.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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