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 the Highlands and Islands
Multi-campus, Scotland, GB

Related Program(s):
Theatre Industry Practice BA (Hons) Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Acting for the Theatre (BFA) Bachelor
Performance Creation (BFA) Bachelor
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George Brown Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre Arts - Performance Diploma; Advanced
Theatre Arts - Preparation Certificate
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University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii, US

Related Program(s):
Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Acting Bachelor
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Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Theatre and Dance (MFA) Master
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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