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An actor or actress (see terminology) is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity. The ancient Greek word for an "actress," ὑποκριτής (hypokrites), means literally "one who interprets"; in this sense, an actor is one who interprets a dramatic character.

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Tom Hanks is one of seven people who have won the Best Actor award twice for Philadelphia USA 1993 and Forrest Gump USA 1994 He shares the record with Spencer Tracy Fredric March

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Home and Away . actor. Todd Lasance has reportedly been arrested for possession of cocaine.

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Nollywood . actor. , Femi Branch, was yesterday involved in an auto crash along Oshogbo-Ibadan road while returning to Lagos from a social function. P.M.NEWS learnt that the crossover . actor. lost control of his vehicle when a cow ran across ...

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Katee Sackhoff announces that she is writing a new comic called Versus.

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The feature film, according to Khanal, will see Manisha Koiralaplaying the lead role against another Nepali superstar, actor Rajesh Hamal. ...



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Thu Dec 17 15:35:56 2009

Is it possible to become an actor for movies and commercials in Canada?
Q. I really wanna become an actor but I live in Canada. Is it possible to become an actor here? I really dont wanna be in plays and theatre but I really want to act in movies and shows like drake and joh or iCarly or something.
Asked by Daniel D - Fri Mar 14 11:19:40 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Of course! Know the saying," Nothing can keep you from reaching for the stars?" well it's true, not even where you live. I think it's great you want to be in acting. Degrassi, a famous show is filmed and directed from canada! Go online and search acting up on google for a list of places. Good luck with it! I'll watch your show when it comes on! lol
Answered by Mrs.Rescue - Fri Mar 14 11:30:02 2008

How does one become a voice actor?
Q. I am located in Texas. People always tell me I have a great voice for radio or video games. I am very interested in finding out more about how to be cast to do voice work for radio, anime, cartoons, TV, video games, etc. What do I need to do to get started? Are there any Texas-based companies that I should check out? Is there an organization, like an actor's guild, that I need to be a part of?? I've been on TV before and I've acted in theatre in high school. Thanks! I live near Dallas but I'm from Houston...so info for either of those cities would be helpful.
Asked by megskathy - Thu Jun 28 15:04:55 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most voice actors are also "regular" actors, or at least started out that way. Study acting. As you progress, you can begin to specialize, but you'll need the basics first.
Answered by Elizabeth - Thu Jun 28 15:26:42 2007

Why are best actor and best actress different catagories?
Q. I can understand why best actor/actress in a drama is different than best actor/actress in a comedy because the two are very different and hard to gage with proper perspective. But why are the different individual acting awards separated by sex? Shouldn't we just have awards for best thespian in a ___ (insert show type). This isn't like sports where physically, its very difficult to have men and women play together. Acting would seem to be a level field right?
Asked by ravipr93 - Fri Jul 17 20:43:59 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is now, but it wasn't traditionally. In certain genres, actresses used to have a completely different job from actors. It's only since characters like Ripley and Lara Croft have come along that women have got to play action leads, for example, and those roles are still pretty rare. I guess the academies and other givers of awards are always going to be behind the trend, but I wouldn't be surprised if eventually there is only one award for best actor, regardless of gender.
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Quotes on Acting.

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  • For an actress to be a success she must have the face of Venus, the brains of Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of Macaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros.
    • Ethel Barrymore quoted in George Jean Nathan's The Theatre in the fifties
  • ACTOR: A professional exhibitionist who manufactures emotions in a manner convincing enough to earn a living, generally by reciting the daily specials to restaurant patrons.
    • Rick Bayan, The Cynic's Dictionary
  • It's not whether you really cry. It's whether the audience thinks you are crying.
  • For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture.
  • An actor's a guy, who if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening.
  • Acting is the expression of a neurotic impulse. It's a bum's life. Quitting acting, that's the sign of maturity.
    • Marlon Brando, Halliwell's Filmgoer's and Video Viewer's Companion
  • Acting is the least mysterious of all crafts. Whenever we want something from somebody or when we want to hide something or pretend, we're acting. Most people do it all day long.