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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.

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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 Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Screen Performance Bachelor; Honours
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Acting Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Acting and Performance (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Contemporary Theatre and Performance (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma; Advanced
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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 Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Theatre, Acting, and Performance Bachelor; Honours
Theatre, Acting, and Performance and Screenwriting Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022
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How much do Actors and Comedians make?

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