character actor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
The cause of death for Peter Greene, a character actor known for playing villains in movies including “Pulp Fiction” and “The Mask,” has been revealed by New York City’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
And while Madigan is a beloved, Oscar-nominated character actor, she’s not necessarily what many — at least those with power in Hollywood — would consider a major, ticket-selling movie star.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026
Baxter always considered himself a character actor rather than a comedian and was a reluctant celebrity, giving few interviews and declining to appear on chat shows.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Curses on my hit in "'Way Down East" That handcuffs me forever to yokels, And me a better character actor than Corse Payton!
From The Broadway Anthology by Bernays, Edward L.
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