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 Kent
Canterbury, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Drama and Film (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama (B.A. 3-years) Bachelor
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Memorial University – St. John’s Campus
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

Related Program(s):
Stage and Screen Technique Diploma
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University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Screen Performance Bachelor; Honours
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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