Synonyms of thespian

thespian

noun

ˈthe-spē-ən 

as in actor

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)

although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actor
• actress
• performer
• entertainer
• trouper
• player
• impersonator
• thesp
• comedian
• mummer
• starlet
• star
• monologist
• costar
• walk-on
• enactor
• supernumerary
• monologuist
• tragedian
• farceur
• leading man
• leading lady
• barnstormer
• double
• spear-carrier
• understudy
• tragedienne
• buffoon
• pantomime
• clown
• scene-stealer
• coactor
• extra
• poser
• prima donna
• mime
• personator
• masquerader
• impressionist
• pantomimist
• ape
• aper
• harlequin
• imitator
• masker
• stooge
• lead
• zany
• ham
• mimic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonactor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thespian

The pic also starred Willem Dafoe, Crispin Glover, Harry Dean Stanton, Blue Velvet actress and former Lynch partner Isabella Rossellini, and Twin Peaks thespians Sherilyn Fenn and Gracie Zabriskie. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025

In light of the death of original Mufasa actor James Earl Jones, who died Sep. 9 at the age of 93, the entire film opens with a tribute to the late thespian. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024

James Earl Jones touched not only cinema’s history, but all those who will continue on celebrating it, including fellow thespian André Holland. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024

In 2024, the legendary thespian and director garnered rave reviews for his role in the epic Gladiator sequel, which has become the highest-grossing film of his career, as its surpassed over $320 million worldwide. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025