Actor

Actor refers to an individual who works in television or some other medium such as film or theater who pretends to be somebody else for money. Snarky comments aside, it is actually an age-old and respectable craft requiring intense practice, skill and in most cases, natural talent. The term was originally used to describe male performers, while female performers were called actresses. In more recent years however, it has become a rather gender-neutral phrase.

Method acting is a process by which the actor has intimate and real-world exposure to a situation in order to incorporate the sensations he gained from the experience into his or her role.

Some actors tend to revisit certain attitudes or personality quirks when it comes to their work. Such individuals are referred to as character actors. Jeff Goldblum for example has a tendency to play hyper-active characters with a penchant for stammering.