character actor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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And though his impersonation is spot-on, even a stellar character actor like Pattinson can’t voice his way out of platitudinous dialogue.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
The youngest son of prolific character actor John Carradine, Robert Carradine was born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Neill was a consummate character actor, hard-working and driven by a love for his craft, with a filmography spanning decades and roles that touched countless lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Whether it’s the senior analyst, the aging character actor, or the middling sports columnist at a financial newspaper, one must never underestimate a youthful competitor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
In this onerous undertaking he was favoured by an unexpected improvement in his position, for he obtained a remunerative, respectable, and permanent engagement, as a character actor, at the newly established Court Theatre in Dresden.
From My Life — Volume 1 by Richard Wagner
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