actor actor /ˈækˌtər/

noun

1. () A theatrical performer  ( histrion , role player , thespian , actor , player )
   a theatrical performer
    The actor gave an impressive performance in the movie
   The actor gave an impressive performance in the movie
   
   
2. A person who acts and gets things done  ( actor , doer , worker )
   a person who acts and gets things done
    He's a principal actor in this affair
   he's a principal actor in this affair
    When you want something done get a doer
   when you want something done get a doer
    He's a miracle worker
   he's a miracle worker