scene-stealer
[seen-stee-ler]
- a performer in a play, motion picture, etc., who by charm, talent, or artifice, draws most of the audience's attention, often away from the leading performers.
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Origin of scene-stealer
First recorded in 1945–50
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On June 29, Manganiello will star as scene-stealer Big Dick Richie in Magic Mike.
Joe Manganiello’s Turn as Big Dick Richie in ‘Magic Mike’ and His Road to HollywoodMarlow Stern
June 26, 2012