ensemble acting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ensemble acting
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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In 2001 he appeared in Robert Altman's highly-rated Gosford Park, which won an Oscar for best screenplay and an ensemble acting award from the Screen Actors Guild.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023
The entire cast of 12 sings well and the 15-piece orchestra is marvelous but, as with many revues, the ensemble acting is iffy.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2021
She pays lip service to ensemble acting, yet will shove anyone out of the way who’s occupying center stage.
From Slate • May 1, 2018
A special jury award for ensemble acting went to the Chinese film "Dead Pigs," directed by Cathy Yan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2018
The British actor was on hand to pick up the ensemble acting award with co-stars Mark Duplass and Rosemarie DeWitt.
From The Guardian • Nov. 27, 2012
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