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Actor who predominantly plays distinctive or eccentric characters
A character actor is an actor known for playing unusual, eccentric, or interesting characters in supporting roles rather than leading ones. The term is
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American actor (born 1944)
Lebowski (1998). In ensuing decades, Elliott established himself as a character actor, with supporting roles in a number of films, such as the drama We Were
Sam_Elliott
Fictional being in a narrative
encapsulated the notion of characters from the literal aspect of masks.) A character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theater or cinema, involves
Character_(arts)
Indian actor, politician and social activist
Best Character Actor – Sathamanam Bhavati (2017) Best Character Actor Award – Sathamanam Bhavati (2017) at 17th Santosham Film Awards Nandi Best Actor Television
Naresh_(actor)
American actor (1954–2022)
Italian: [liˈɔtta]; December 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022) was an American actor. He first gained attention for his role in the film Something Wild (1986)
Ray_Liotta
American actor (1955–2017)
17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor, filmmaker and musician. A versatile character actor known for his distinctive Texan drawl and everyman
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Topics referred to by the same term
Shakai, 2022 Character (arts), an agent within a work of art, including literature, drama, cinema, opera, etc. Character actor, an actor known for playing
Character
a list of characters who are currently appearing in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed
List of Coronation Street characters
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in the series over its history. Where more than one actor has portrayed a character, the actors are listed in chronological order. Contents Top A B C
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Channel Seven since 1988. This list documents the current cast of actors and characters, both regular and recurring, as well as debuting, returning and
List of Home and Away characters
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the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed last. 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
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Indian actor (1920–2013)
one of the highest-paid actors of his time. Pran was in/famous for his villain roles, and a highly regarded character actor in Bollywood from the 1940s
Pran_(actor)
characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character
List_of_Hollyoaks_characters
Indian film actor (1911–1997)
Indian character actor who appeared in more than 200 Hindi language films from the early 1940s through to the end of the 1980s, playing character roles
Murad_(actor)
Indian actor
screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. His works as a character actor include hits such as 1: Nenokkadine (2014), Ring Master (2014), Ivan
Anand_(actor)
American actor (1925–2021)
Giovanni Quidaciolu; April 28, 1925 – January 24, 2021) was an American character actor. Bruce Kirby started his television career in the 1950s with appearances
Bruce_Kirby_(actor)
American actor
Mike Starr (born July 29, 1950) is an American character actor. Tall and burly with a deep voice, Starr often performs as mobsters, police officers, blue-collar
Mike_Starr_(actor)
American actor (1959–2025)
Greene (né Green; May 10, 1959 – December 12, 2025) was an American actor. A character actor, he was generally known for portraying villains, corrupt police
Peter_Greene
Actor playing a main role
an actor with a respected body of work. Some actors are typecast as leads, but most play the lead in some performances and supporting or character roles
Leading_actor
Person who portrays a character in a production
An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in
Actor
American actor and writer (1892–1962)
was an American character actor, writer, and theater director. He is considered one of the both greatest supporting and character actors of the Golden Age
Thomas_Mitchell_(actor)
their first appearance and other characters may have multiple actors sharing the role. In these cases, the most recent actor to portray the role is listed
List_of_Emmerdale_characters
Indian actor (born 1962)
character actor in both Tamil and Telugu films. His performance in the Telugu film RX 100 (2018) won him the Santosham Film Award for Best Character Actor
Ramki
American actor (born 1959)
Kevin Gage (born May 26, 1959) is an American character actor best known for his role in the crime film Heat (1995), in which he portrayed the murderous
Kevin_Gage_(actor)
American actor (born 1963)
Kevin James O'Connor (born November 15, 1963) is an American character actor known for roles in films such as Lord of Illusions, The Mummy, Van Helsing
Kevin_J._O'Connor_(actor)
Association of an actor with a specific type of character
by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters having the same traits
Typecasting
Indian film actor (1940–1992)
was an Indian actor and film director. He worked in over 132 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He was the son of the actor Jayant. He gained
Amjad_Khan_(actor)
American character actor (1912–1990)
Kleinbach; June 8, 1912 – February 15, 1990) was an American film and stage character actor with a career spanning almost 60 years, involving more than 100 films;
Henry_Brandon_(actor)
British and American actor (1889–1967)
Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967) was a British and American character actor whose career spanned almost seven decades. He was the recipient of
Claude_Rains
South Korean actor
Lee Jae-yong (born March 21, 1963) is a South Korean actor. Best known as a character actor, Lee has played supporting roles in film and television, notably
Lee_Jae-yong_(actor)
American actor (born 1969)
(born Silas Weir Mitchell Neilson; September 30, 1969) is an American character actor. He is known for starring as Charles "Haywire" Patoshik in the Fox
Silas_Weir_Mitchell_(actor)
American actor (1937–2002)
ISBN 9781476628561 – via Google Books. "Tony Young, 64; Career TV, Film Character Actor". Los Angeles Times. April 5, 2002. Retrieved April 17, 2022. "Tony
Tony_Young_(actor)
American actor (1936–2026)
Clark, Character Actor in a Barnful of Movie Westerns, Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2026. "'Back to the Future' Actor Matt Clark
Matt_Clark_(actor)
goner". Mirror Online. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 27 May 2010. "Grimsby actor in TV soap Emmerdale | This is Grimsby". Archived from the original on 19
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American actor (born 1950)
John Henry Diehl (born May 1, 1950) is an American character actor. Noted for his work in avant garde theater, Diehl has performed in more than 140 films
John_Diehl
American actor
Michael O'Neill (born May 29, 1951) is an American character actor. He is known for his recurring role as Secret Service Agent Ron Butterfield in the
Michael_O'Neill_(actor)
American actor (1935–2015)
Ann. "Character actor Geoffrey Lewis dies at 79". USA Today. Retrieved January 30, 2022. Saperstein, Pat (April 8, 2015). "Geoffrey Lewis, Actor in Clint
Geoffrey_Lewis_(actor)
American actor (born 1933)
— Robert Fuller, emergencyfans.com Fuller became an immensely popular character actor, guest-starring in dozens of television programs including Buckskin
Robert_Fuller_(actor)
American actor (1935–2006)
(October 18, 1935 – December 12, 2006) was an American actor. He is known for his work as a character actor on film and television and received several awards
Peter_Boyle
English actor
Jones (born 24 January 1953), better known as Bruce Jones, is an English actor and professional wrestler. He is best known for his role as taxi driver
Bruce_Jones_(actor)
American actor (1917–2007)
William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American character actor in film and television for over 60 years. Greer appeared in nearly
Dabbs_Greer
American film, stage, and television actor
appearance) Langer, Emily (February 4, 2014). "Richard Bull, television character actor, dies at 89". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 15, 2019. "Richard
Richard_Bull_(actor)
actor has portrayed a character, the most recent actor portraying the character is listed last. List of EastEnders characters Patterson, Stephen (5 January
List of former EastEnders characters
List_of_former_EastEnders_characters
English actor (1946–2011)
William Postlethwaite (7 February 1946 – 2 January 2011) was an English character actor. After various stage and minor television appearances, Postlethwaite's
Pete_Postlethwaite
American actor (born 1948)
American theater, television and film actor. Baker was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He is a longtime character actor with over 100 credits on television and
Ray_Baker_(actor)
American actor (born 1996)
Michael Johnston (born February 22, 1996) is an American actor. He appeared as supporting character Corey Bryant in the MTV series Teen Wolf, and had starring
Michael_Johnston_(actor)
American actor (1941–2023)
he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He based the character in part on legendary film mogul Louis B. Mayer; according to
Michael_Lerner_(actor)
English actor (1946–2026)
1946 – 25 July 2026) was an English actor. He featured on British television and though principally a character actor, he has occasionally had leading or
Tom_Chadbon
Indian actor
2009. He acted as both Lead and character actor in movies. As an lead and supporting actor in 60s and as a character actor mainly as villain after Mid 70s
Sudhir_(Indian_actor)
American actor (born 1950)
American actor. He began his career in various Broadway productions including Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues (1985). Known as a character actor, his best
William_Sadler_(actor)
British actor (1938–2025)
Moriarty (23 September 1938 – 2 February 2025) was a British character actor and voice actor, known for his role as 'Razors' in John Mackenzie's The Long
P._H._Moriarty
American actor (1935–2024)
(1999), Calvary (2014), and Knives Out (2019). Over five decades as a character actor, he credited roles in more than 220 films and television shows. Michael
M._Emmet_Walsh
American actor (1922–1992)
Robert Anderson (October 20, 1922 – August 7, 1992) was an American character actor. He was best known for his more than 500 television roles. Anderson
John_Anderson_(actor)
American actor (1916–1990)
Mother Trouble". Following the end of Bewitched, White was a popular character actor on numerous television series for the next decade, including The Love
David_White_(actor)
comprehensive list of characters from the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside in alphabetical order by the character's surnames. List of Hollyoaks characters introduced
List_of_Brookside_characters
American actor (1911–2002)
James Gregory (December 23, 1911 – September 16, 2002) was an American character actor who played roles such as Schaffer in Al Capone (1959), the McCarthy-like
James_Gregory_(actor)
English actor (born 1963)
Jason Michael Isaacs (born 6 June 1963) is an English actor. Primarily known for his character actor roles and in particular portrayals of villains in both
Jason_Isaacs
American film actor (1895–1957)
Charles Lafayette King (February 21, 1895 – May 7, 1957) was an American character actor and stuntman who appeared in more than 400 films between 1915 and 1956
Charles King (character actor)
Charles_King_(character_actor)
American actor (1948–2005)
an American character actor noted for his work on stage, screen, and television. Described as an "instantly recognizable sad-faced actor", he was diagnosed
Vincent_Schiavelli
section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in at least one season of the series. A green cell indicates the actor is a main cast member
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American actor (born 1949)
Theatre of St. Louis from 1976 to 1981. He came to prominence as a character actor often performing the plays of August Wilson. He has received nominations
Stephen_McKinley_Henderson
Mexican American actor (1922–2000)
(December 7, 1922 – December 15, 2000) was a Mexican-American character actor and the brother of actor Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez. Born Jose Gonzalez Gonzalez in
Jose_Gonzalez_Gonzalez
Scottish actor (born 1946)
nominations for Misalliance (1986) and Fashion (1988). Known as a character actor in film, Cox played Robert McKee in Spike Jonze's Adaptation (2002)
Brian_Cox_(actor)
American actor (1965–2006)
American actor. He was the younger brother of both actor and filmmaker Sean Penn and musician Michael Penn. Noted as a skilled character actor, he was
Chris_Penn
Australian actor (born 1940)
Australian actor and a major figure of Australian cinema, particularly Australian New Wave. He is best known for his role as a lead actor in several acclaimed
Jack_Thompson_(actor)
American actor (born 1965)
first cousin of actor Tom Cruise, whose birth name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. Mapother has become widely known as a character actor, and sometimes plays
William_Mapother
American character actor
Israel Sparer (December 19, 1923 – November 19, 1999) was an American character actor. Sparer appeared as Rex Cooper in the soap operas Somerset and Another
Paul_Sparer
American actor (1898–1966)
was an American stage and film actor who appeared in several dozen films, mostly in the 1950s as a character actor. Keith was born in Fowler, Indiana
Robert_Keith_(actor)
English actor (1948–2023)
one for Best Actor for In the Bedroom (2001) and Best Supporting Actor for Michael Clayton (2007). He became known as a character actor, appearing in
Tom_Wilkinson
Indian character actor
Kapoor was an Indian character actor in Hindi and Punjabi language films. He was the brother of Nandkishore Kapoor and veteran actor Kamal Kapoor. [citation
Ravindra_Kapoor
American film, television, and theatre actor (born 1945)
(born November 15, 1945) is an American character actor of stage and screen. He is known for playing characters including Warden Samuel Norton in the 1994
Bob_Gunton
Indian actor
was an Indian actor in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He was also a film director and producer. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy
Rami_Reddy_(actor)
American actor
Neri in both sequels, thus becoming one of five actors to appear in all three Godfather films; his character murders Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) at the end
Richard_Bright_(actor)
American actor (1934–2020)
stuntman in Western films in the late 1960s. He became an established character actor in the 1970s and 1980s in films such as The China Syndrome (1979),
Wilford_Brimley
list of all the former characters and the actors who portrayed them in chronological order. List of Coronation Street characters "When is the Coronation
List of former Coronation Street characters
List_of_former_Coronation_Street_characters
American actor (born 1961)
September 23, 1961) is an American actor. He has appeared in films, where he is known primarily as a character actor, and in television, where he has had
Chi_McBride
American actor (1926–2017)
Dean Stanton, Character Actor Who Became a Star, Dies at 91". The New York Times. Brammer, Jack (September 15, 2007). "Kentucky-born actor Harry Dean Stanton
Harry_Dean_Stanton
Indian actor
garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor. AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra
AVS_(actor)
American actor (1943–2014)
Oliver Stone's Nixon (1995) at the 2nd Screen Actor's Guild Awards. Herrmann became known as a character actor, having appeared in various films such as Warren
Edward_Herrmann
American actor (born 1952)
Stanley David Andrews (born November 2, 1952) is an American character actor who is particularly known for his role as Lieutenant General Robert Brewster
David_Andrews_(actor)
American actor (1945–1999)
Howard James (February 20, 1945 – August 7, 1999) was an American character actor. He portrayed Leon Kowalski in Blade Runner (1982) and appeared in
Brion_James
American actor and author (born 1960)
Italian: [ˈtuttʃi]; born November 11, 1960) is an American actor. Known as a character actor, he has played a wide variety of roles, earning numerous accolades
Stanley_Tucci
American actor (1943–2023)
(May 30, 2023). "Omaha actor John Beasley dies Tuesday at age of 79". KETV. Retrieved May 30, 2023. "Veteran character actor John Beasley, who appeared
John_Beasley_(actor)
American actor
Gene Jones is an American character actor, who appeared in No Country for Old Men (2007), The Hateful Eight (2015) and The Sacrament (2013), with the
Gene_Jones_(actor)
American actor (1937–1995)
"Pea Eye" Parker Holloway, Diane (June 17, 1995). "Character actor Tim Scott dies at age 57 - Actor had starred as Pea-Eye in Lonesome Dove". Austin American-Statesman
Timothy Scott (actor, born 1937)
Timothy_Scott_(actor,_born_1937)
American actor (born 1960)
Michael Rispoli (born November 27, 1960) is an American character actor. He was a contender for the role of Tony Soprano in the HBO television series
Michael_Rispoli
American actor (1924–2001)
lifelong friends. O'Connor made his television acting debut as a character actor on two episodes of Sunday Showcase in 1960. These two parts led to
Carroll_O'Connor
American character actor (born 1938)
Jonathan Goldsmith (born September 26, 1938) is an American character actor. He began his career on the New York stage, then started a career in film
Jonathan_Goldsmith
Indian actor and producer (born 1962)
turned actor, with Cheran's 2007 film, Mayakannadi. Subsequently, performing a variety of supporting roles, he found more success as a character actor, with
Jayaprakash_(actor)
Indian actor and film producer
Joju received his second Kerala State Film Award, this time for Best Character Actor for Joseph and the film Chola. In 2021, he was awarded at the 3rd Diorama
Joju_George
American actor (1915–2014)
2014) was an American film, television, and stage actor from New York City. Known for his character actor roles, his entertainment career spanned over six
Eli_Wallach
German actor (1944–2025)
2025), known professionally as Udo Kier, was a German actor. Known primarily as a character actor who often portrayed eccentric and deviant figures, he
Udo_Kier
American actor (1882–1955)
December 5, 1955) was an American character actor who appeared in at least 177 films. Primarily a character actor, Harvey began his career on stage and
Paul_Harvey_(actor)
American actor (1943–1998)
Patrick Walsh (September 28, 1943 – February 27, 1998) was an American character actor. He starred in many films of the 1980s and 1990s, which include Tin
J._T._Walsh
American crime drama television film series
lieutenant then named Fisher. The first actor to portray Columbo, character actor Bert Freed, was a stocky character actor with a thatch of gray hair. Freed's
Columbo
American actor (born 1953)
and commentator John Podhoretz wrote that Morse is a "largely unsung character actor who enlivens and deepens every movie fortunate enough to have him in
David_Morse
English actor (born 1942)
Thrones and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. A character actor, Bradley has notably acted in Our Friends in the North, the Three Flavours
David_Bradley_(English_actor)
Character actor
Jack McGee (born February 2, 1949) is an American television and film character actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films and television series. Known
Jack_McGee_(actor)
American actor (1907–1994)
"Dub" Taylor Jr. (February 26, 1907 – October 3, 1994) was an American character actor who from the 1940s into the 1990s worked extensively in films and on
Dub_Taylor
Indian actor (born 1962)
Mamathu (born 1 October 1962), known mononymously as Siddique, is an Indian actor and producer, who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. Along with appearing
Siddique_(actor)
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