Character actor

A character actor is an actor who predominantly performs supporting parts, often in similar roles throughout the course of a career. While some actors aspire to leading man or leading lady status, many notable actors have had enduring careers in less prominent, but important and memorable character parts. Character roles run the gamut from bit parts to secondary leads.

Examples of character roles

• ethnic stereotype
• femme fatale
• gunslinger
• sidekick
• town drunk
• villain
• hooker with a heart of gold
• scene stealer
• neurotic
• best friend
• confidant

:For a list of notable character actors, see List of character actors

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