A-list actor
Definition
Refers to a male actor who is among the most famous and successful.
Category: ADJ. + NOUN
Examples
He is considered an A-list actor in Hollywood.
Only an A-list actor could command such a high salary for a single movie.
The young performer dreams of one day becoming an A-list actor.
The director is hoping to cast an A-list actor to guarantee box office success.
He wasn't always an A-list actor; he started his career in small, independent films.
Do you think he has what it takes to be a true A-list actor?
If they secure an A-list actor for the lead role, the film's budget will increase significantly.
Even a top A-list actor can't save a poorly written movie.
The film's success was virtually guaranteed by casting a well-known A-list actor.
Landing a role opposite an established A-list actor was a huge breakthrough for her career.