An actor/performer is a person who plays an on-screen role in a movie or TV show, using their physical presence and/or voice to help create and portray a character.
What does working in this department look like?
Acting involves researching every aspect of the role, memorizing dialogue the screenwriter has written, and developing the character so that they feel authentic on screen. Working with the director, an actor brings to life emotionally intense scenes, both on set and in auditions.
Skills needed
Strong screen and vocal presence, with a good understanding of dramatic techniques.
Comfortable with memorizing lines and interpreting a character’s feelings and motives.
What jobs are available?
- Animation Performer
- Announcer
- Background Performer
- Cartoonist
- Choreographer
- Chorus Performer
- Dancer
- Demonstrator
- Extras
- Group Background Performer
- Group Dancer
- Group Singer and Solo Singers
- Host
- Model
- Narrator or Commentator
- Off-Camera Performer
- Panelist
- Performer
- Principal Performer
- Principal Actor
- Puppeteer
- Silent on Camera
- Singer
- Specialty Act
- Sportscaster
- Standby Background Performer
- Stand-In
- Understudy Background Performer
- Variety Principal
- Vocal or Dialogue Coach
- Vocal-Over / Lip Sync
