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Actors

Also called: Actor, Actress, Comedian, Performer

What they do:

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

On the job, you would:
  • Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.
  • Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.
  • Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
  • English language

Communications

  • multimedia

Math and Science

  • sociology and anthropology
  • psychology

Business

  • customer service

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Memory

  • remember words, numbers, pictures, or steps

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • create new and original ideas
  • notice when problems happen

Artistic

People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.

  • Cooperation
  • Persistence
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Social Orientation

Video creation and editing software

  • TikTok
  • YouTube

Web page creation and editing software

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $0

Education

No high school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree is usually needed.