Actors and Comedians (NOC 5135) |
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Career Description
Actors perform roles in motion picture, television, and radio productions.
Duties May Include
Actors and actresses perform some or all of the following duties:
Study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role.
Portray roles in video or motion picture productions, television shows, theatre productions, radio dramas, commercials and other productions or perform the narration.
Sing or dance as required by specific roles.
Prepare for and attend auditions for roles.
Perform comedy acts in nightclubs alone or as members of comedy troupes.
Improvise a role.
Examples of Titles
Acting Teacher
Actor
Actress
Drama Coach
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Updated Tuesday, July 10, 2012