a person whose profession is acting in plays, movies, or television
Latin āctor 'doer, performer', from agere 'to do, act'
Professional performer who portrays characters in dramatic works
Historically 'actor' was male; 'actress' marked women as deviation. Both forms now coexist, though 'actor' as gender-neutral is increasingly standard.
Use 'actor' for all genders; it encompasses performers regardless of gender identity.
["performer","artist"]
Women performers fought for equal credibility under 'actor' rather than the diminutive 'actress'.
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