Actor
Industry
Brief Description
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Compensation / Benefits
$32,000 - $68,000
Entry Level Jobs / Benefits
Actor, Ensemble Member, Understudy
Industry Outlook
7% to 13%
Related Careers
Entertainer,
Comedian,
Community Theater Actor,
Narrator,
Voice-Over Artist,
Theatre Ensemble Member,
Understudy
Popular Majors
Theater, Drama, Theater Arts, Musical Theater, Acting, Visual and Performing Arts
Education Required
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's
Work-Life Balance
Top Values
Creative Expression, Fame, Accomplishment
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