Actor

Job Description : Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic roles by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform the audience. May dance and sing.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

What Do Actors Do On a Daily Basis?

• Write original or adapted material for dramas, comedies, puppet shows, narration, or other performances.
• Dress in comical clown costumes and makeup, and perform comedy routines to entertain audiences.
• Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
• Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.
• Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.
• Construct puppets and ventriloquist dummies, and sew accessory clothing, using hand tools and machines.

These are the skills Actors say are the most useful in their careers :

Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness : Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring : Monitoring / Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of Actor Jobs

What Tools & Technology do Actors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Actors :

Becoming an Actor

Learn what Actor education requirements there are.

What work experience do I need to become an Actor?Where Actors Are Employed

Below are examples of industries where Actors work :

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