leading man
[lee-ding]
- an actor who plays the principal male role in a motion picture or play.
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Origin of leading man
First recorded in 1695–1705
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The actor opens up about his fantastic performance and long road to leading-man status.
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leading man
- a man who plays the main part in a film, play, etc
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