Actors
Code: 27-2011.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Actress
Comedian
Community Theater Actor
Entertainer
Film Actor
Motion Capture Actor
Role Player
Tour Actor
Voice Actor
Voice-Over Artist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Attend auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
- Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.
- Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Video creation and editing software
TikTok
YouTube
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
LinkedIn
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
talking to others
Social
understanding people's reactions
changing what is done based on other people's actions
Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Communications
multimedia
Math and Science
psychology
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
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Artistic
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Optimism
Adaptability
Innovation
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions About Actors
Salaries for a Actors vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Entry as a Actors typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Actors include: TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email software, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
Related Career Pathways
Occupational Terms
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