Actor
/ˈæk.tər/noun
A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, actors were often seen as lower class and were sometimes associated with deceit and illusion, reflecting their ability to manipulate reality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ag-
“to drive or lead; to do”
Latin
Latin
agens
“doing, performing, or acting”
Latin
Latin
actor
“one who does, a performer or doer”
Old French
Old French
actour
“a performer in a play”
Late Middle English
Middle English
actor
“a person who acts or performs on a stage or in film”