bit-part actor

Frequency: 3.50.8 per million words

Refers to a male actor with a very small, insignificant role in a film or play.

bit-partADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

actor

Examples (10)

  • He started his career as a bit-part actor in a few low-budget films.
  • Even though he was just a bit-part actor, he dreamed of one day winning an Oscar.
  • The film's credits listed him as a bit-part actor, with only one line of dialogue.
  • The director often used the same reliable bit-part actor to fill minor roles in his productions.
  • Life as a struggling bit-part actor in Hollywood can be incredibly tough.
  • He will remain a bit-part actor unless he gets a lucky break.
  • Do you remember the name of that bit-part actor who played the waiter?
  • From a bit-part actor to a leading man, his journey is truly inspiring.
  • He has been a bit-part actor for over a decade but still loves being on set.
  • While the main stars received all the attention, the performance of one particular bit-part actor was surprisingly memorable.