An acting role is
a part in a movie, television show, commercial or
theatrical production. An acting role can consist of the
main character, such as a leading man or a leading woman.
It could also be a supporting role, where the character
has a significant interaction with the leading characters.
Or it could be an extra, where the character has a
non-speaking role in the background.
Types of Acting Roles
Character Role-
A character role is a role for an actor who supports the
main characters and has a defined role in a production. Leading Man- A
leading man is a role for a male actor, in which the actor
is the primary male character.
Leading Woman- A
leading woman is a role for a female actor, in which the
actor is the primary male character.
Supporting Role- A supporting role is a role in a production, in
which the actor or actress has a significant, though not
"leading", part.
Extras- An extra is an actor who performs in the
background of a scene. Extras usually don't have a
speaking part.
