An actor is sometimes also known as an artist, character, entertainer, performer or extra. They bring characters’ stories and situations to life using speech, movement, expression or body language and can work in film, television, theatre or radio. They can work from scripts or improvise. Actors can specialise in various types of acting, such as advertising, film or TV roles, live stage performances, soap operas, radio work, voice acting, etc. They can play fictional or factual characters in various-sized parts and can also be extras. Therefore, what actors do will depend on their specialisms, role and where they work.
