character actor

noun

: an actor who is known for playing many different and unusual characters

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The veteran character actor became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 John Lasell, a character actor known for his television portrayals in Perry Mason (1957), The Twilight Zone (1959) and Dark Shadows (1966), has died in Los Angeles at the age of 95. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024 Paré has a son, Blues Anthony, with musician John Kastner. 06 of 13 John Slattery (Roger Sterling) Before donning the tailored suits of wealthy account executive Roger Sterling, John Slattery was a long-time character actor. —

Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024 Despite her breakout moment last season, Mia’s jump from powerful character actor to lead bill has been unclear. —

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