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actor/actress

Actors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment or instruction.

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DESCRIPTION

Actors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment or instruction. They use body language (gestures and dancing) and voice (speech and singing) in order to present the character or story according to the script, following the guidelines of a director.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
pronunciation techniques

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
follow time cues
work with respect for own safety
adapt to acting roles
OPTIONALOptional competences
work with a voice coach
develop drama production process

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

22 SHARED SKILLS

puppeteer

Puppeteers perform shows by manipulating puppets such as hand puppets or marionettes. Their performance is based on a script and the movements of the …

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21 SHARED SKILLS

prompter

Prompters prompt or cue performers when they forget their lines or neglect to move to the right position on the stage.

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19 SHARED SKILLS

stunt performer

Stunt performers execute actions that are too dangerous for actors to perform, that they are not physically able to do or require specialised skills s…

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Skills overview

57total
18 essential
39 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 18 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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