United States
2655-Actors
Job Title ( International classification ):
Actors
ISCO Code:
2655
Job Description:
Actors portray roles in motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows.
Tasks:
Main Tasks include -
- (a) learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures
- (b) assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience
- (c) telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners
- (d) attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles
- (e) preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors
- (f) reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characteristics
- (g) acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions.
Inclusions:
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Actor
- Mime artist
- Story-teller
Exclusions:
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Stunt artist - 3435
- Walker-on - 3435
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