Synonyms

player role_player thespian histrion

Used in print

Nikolai_Cherkasov , the Russian actor who has played such heroic roles as Alexander_Nevsky and Ivan_the_Terrible , performs the lanky Don_Quixote , and does so with a simple dignity that bridges the inner nobility and the surface absurdity of this poignant man .

Cherkasov does not caricature him , as some actors have been inclined to do .

There are other good representations of peasants and people of the court by actors who are finely costumed and magnificently photographed in this last of the Russian films to reach this country in the program of joint cultural exchange .

An unsuccessful playwright and actor , he has faith only in himself and in a talent he is not sure exists .

This is an exciting young actor to watch .

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Synonyms

worker doer

Examples

"he's a principal actor in this affair" "when you want something done get a doer" "he's a miracle worker"

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person man_of_action eager_beaver powerhouse animator demon go-getter work act