on-screen

American  

[on-skreen, awn-] / ˈɒnˈskrin, ˈɔn- /

adjective

1. occurring within a motion picture or television show or in an actor's professional life.

   a raucous on-screen personality that was at odds with his quiet private life.

2. displayed on a television screen; supplied by means of television.

   an on-screen course in economics.

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adverb

1. in a motion picture or television program or in one's professional life.

   On-screen he's a villain.

Etymology

Origin of on-screen

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

More recent on-screen projects have predominantly been animated.

From Los Angeles Times

Each nominated film may list up to two casting directors who receive a principal on-screen credit such as casting director or casting by.

From Los Angeles Times

Hackman, for example, who had a passion for art away from his on-screen career, would regularly visit the local Artisan art store to stock up on materials for his latest creative projects.

From MarketWatch

People close to Weiss say she since acknowledged she was not familiar with the process where the contents of a news program are distributed for promotional purposes and on-screen TV listings ahead of airtime.

From Los Angeles Times

While the entertainment landscape has changed beyond recognition over the past two decades, major networks and on-screen talent are still figuring out how best to make money from streaming platforms.

From BBC