Actors and Comedians

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What do Actors and Comedians do?

Actors and comedians perform roles in motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences.

How to become: Actors and Comedians


  • Demonstrated ability, based on an audition or previous acting roles, is an important hiring criteria.
  • Acting programs are offered at universities, colleges and private acting schools.
  • Acting teachers usually require experience as actors.
  • Membership in a guild or union may be required.

Where to study for a career as: Actors and Comedians

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama Bachelor; Honours
Drama - Acting Bachelor
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University of Sussex
Brighton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and English Bachelor; Honours
Drama and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based PhD/MA by Research Master; Distance
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University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama (Thesis Based) Master
Drama - Theatre Practice Master
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Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama Bachelor; Honours
Acting Bachelor; Honours
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University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii, US

Related Program(s):
Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Actors and Comedians make?

Low:
$29,120
Average:
$38,646
High:
$80,350

Job openings for Actors and Comedians

Job Seekers:
24,700
Job Openings:
27,400