scene-stealer

[seen-stee-ler]

noun

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.

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 Hollywood
Marlow Stern
June 26, 2012