character actor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Neill was a consummate character actor, hard-working and driven by a love for his craft, with a filmography spanning decades and roles that touched countless lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Now that he’s a bit wrinkly and gray he shows promise of being a startlingly persuasive character actor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Paying tribute, entertainment writer Jay Bobbin said he was "heartbroken to learn about the passing of superb character actor".
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
A career character actor, Madigan has only been nominated for an Oscar once before, in the same category for 1985’s “Twice in a Lifetime.”
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2026
At the Temple Theatre that week was the popular character actor, William H. Thompson.
From Making the House a Home by Guest, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert)
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