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Indian actor
Sethu G Pillai is an Indian actor who appears in South Indian language films. He was born in Mavelikkara, Alappuzha district, Kerala. He has acted in
Sethu_(actor)
Indian-born British actress (born 1992)
Varada Sethu (born Varada Sethumadhavan, 12 May 1992) is an Indian-born British actress. Her most notable credits include playing Detective Sergeant Mishal
Varada_Sethu
Topics referred to by the same term
Sethu may refer to: Sethu (actor), Indian film actor and producer Sethu (writer) (born 1942), Indian writer Sethu (singer), Italian singer and rapper
Sethu
Indian actor (born 1964)
Yugi Sethu is an Indian actor, filmmaker, writer, and television presenter who has worked in the Tamil film industry. He has been conferred doctorate (PhD)
Yugi_Sethu
Indian actor (born 1966)
breakthrough with his portrayal of a rogue-turned-lover in Bala's tragedy Sethu (1999) and next appeared in hit films like Dhill (2001), Gemini (2002),
Vikram_(actor)
Indian dermatologist and actor (1984–2020)
location in Anna Nagar in Chennai on 15 October 2017. Sethu had been close friends with the actor Santhanam, who offered him the lead role in the movie
V._Sethuraman
1999 Indian film by Bala
Sethu (/seɪθu/) is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama tragedy film, written and directed by Bala in his debut. The film stars Vikram and Abitha
Sethu_(film)
Indian stage and film actor (1948–2009)
Sethu Vinayagam (18 August 1949 – 20 September 2009) was an Indian actor who worked in Tamil films and plays. He was the member of Visu's drama troupe
Sethu_Vinayagam
Indian actor
in supporting, antagonistic, and lead roles in over 135 films, including Sethu (1999), Panchathanthiram (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), Aegan (2008), Muni
Sriman_(actor)
2026 Malayalam-language comedy thriller film
was released on 15 April 2026 and received mixed reviews from critics. Sethu is a mild-mannered employee at the Janakiya Arogya Kendram in Tholpetty
Oru_Durooha_Saahacharyathil
2014 Indian film by Karthik Subbaraj
film, as Kayal, now Karthik's wife, is a fan of him. Elsewhere, Sethu is a full-time actor, has married Soundar's widow Ganga, and dotes on her toddler daughter
Jigarthanda_(2014_film)
2026 Indian film
(27 January 2026). "Yugi Sethu and Chinni Jayanth star in the upcoming film Vowels". Cinema Express. "Who Is Yugi Sethu? Actor Who 'Joked' About Women's
Vowels_(film)
Indian actor (born 1941)
successful career as a lead actor, Sivakumar proved his mettle as a character artist in films like Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Sethu (1999) and Poovellam Un
Sivakumar
Indian actor and film director (born 1974)
an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter and playback singer. He worked as an assistant director for director Bala in Sethu (1999), also
M._Sasikumar
Indian actor
Vikram, went from being a struggling actor to one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema after the release of Sethu (1999). Vikram is used as a screen name
Vinod_Raj_(Tamil_actor)
Fictional character
which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. While creating the character of Sethu for the film Jigarthanda (2014), director/writer
Assault_Sethu
This list outlines the names of notable male film actors, who previously worked or are currently working in the Tamil film industry, based in Chennai,
List_of_Tamil_film_actors
Indian actress
Sethu Lakshmi is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam films and television soap operas. She started her career as a theatre artist and
Sethu_Lakshmi
Indian actor (born 1983)
gangster Assault Sethu in Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda (2014) won him critical acclaim and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bobby Simha
Bobby_Simha
2023 Indian film
questions Sethu about the location of his childhood friend called Charlie, but Sethu remains calm and says that he does not know anything. Durai asks Sethu about
Thugs_(film)
Indian Telugu actor
New Zealand". The Times of India. Kumar, Akshay (27 January 2026). "Yugi Sethu and Chinni Jayanth star in the upcoming film Vowels". Cinema Express. "Nandoo
Nandu_(Telugu_actor)
Indian actor
Hridhu Haroon is an Indian actor who works in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films. He made his debut in the drama series Crash Course (2022), and has since
Hridhu_Haroon
Fictional character from Doctor Who
British science fiction television series Doctor Who, portrayed by Varada Sethu. The character was created by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies. In
Belinda_Chandra
Indian actor and film producer
dermatologist Sethu and Power Star Srinivasan, the film was well received by critics, with a reviewer noting "there is a serious actor hidden somewhere
Santhanam_(actor)
2024 Indian film by Dhanush
Sargunam secretly sends goons to attack Sethu, but they are killed. Believing Durai ordered the ambush, Sethu retaliates by targeting Durai’s son at a
Raayan
Indian actor and comedian
Karunas (born as Karunanidhi Sethu Thevar; February 21, 1970) is an Indian actor, comedian, musician and politician in the Tamil film industry. Appearing
Karunas
suffers a brain injury in filmmaker Bala's directorial debut, the film Sethu (1999). It was a sleeper hit and earned Vikram a Special Jury award at the
Vikram_filmography
Human settlement in England
Benton as a child Jimmy Nail, Actor and singer, was born at Benton in 1954, though he now lives in London. Varada Sethu, actor. Ordnance Survey (2003), Newcastle
Benton,_Tyne_and_Wear
Indian actor and director
Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal (1987). He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai (1987), though his breakthrough role came through
Nassar_(actor)
Indian actor (born 1971)
Bala, an erstwhile assistant of Balu Mahendra wrote the script of the film Sethu, then titled Akhilan, and offered him the film's lead role. The film was
Vignesh_(actor)
Indian film and television actress
films and television serials. She appeared in notable productions including Sethu alongside Vikram. She is famous for her role as Archana in the serial Thirumathi
Abitha
Indian actor and director (born 1971)
of Tamil film Sethu, was directed by Om Prakash Rao and co-starred Rekha Vedavyas. His performance won him his first Filmfare Best Actor award. This was
Sudeepa
2025 Indian film
Award-winning film Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole edits the film. Bhaskaran, Sethu and Vishwanathan alias Vishwan are three estranged brothers who reunite
Narayaneente_Moonnaanmakkal
1983 Indian film
the 1982 film Annie. In the film, Vinod and Sethu lose their only child in an accident. Years pass and Sethu is still grieving. To comfort her, Vinod adopts
Ente_Mamattukkuttiyammakku
Indian actor
credited as Saikumar, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is the son of the late Malayalam actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. He appears
Sai_Kumar_(Malayalam_actor)
Indian film director and actor
an assistant director to Tamil filmmaker Bala on his award-winning film Sethu in 1999 and Nandhaa in 2001. Shortly after, he directed his first film,
Ameer_Sultan
2016 film directed by Vikram Kumar
escape his henchmen. Priya asks Sethu to throw the watch away as she has had enough of the past, and he complies. Sethu and Priya board the same train
24_(2016_film)
Indian actor, mimicry artist and comedian
Mimicry Sethu also known as Sethu Subbu (born as Sethu Subramaniyam) is an Indian dubbing artist, television presenter, actor, comedian, video jockey
Mimicry_Sethu
Indian film actor
Summa Nachunu Irukku (2013). Taman Akshaan starred in the village drama Sethu Boomi (2015). In 2018, he appeared in horror anthology 6 Athiyayam. His
Taman_Akshaan
small-budget Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. It was Bala's tragedy movie Sethu (1999) that established Vikram in the Tamil film industry. In the early
List of awards and nominations received by Vikram
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Vikram
Indian actor and politician (1948–2023)
original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2025. "Akademi fellowship for Sethu, Perumbadavam". The Hindu. 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on
Innocent_(actor)
Vikranth Vimal Vinod Raj Vinoth Kishan Vivek Y. G. Mahendran Yogi Babu Yugi Sethu Aathmika Abhirami Adah Sharma Akshara Haasan (Half Tamil) Amara Karan Ammu
List of actors of Tamil origin
List_of_actors_of_Tamil_origin
Indian cinematographer
Sethu Sriram is a national award-winning cinematographer, art director and director. He is best known for his national award-winning short film Blindfolded
Sethu_Sriram
2003 Indian film by Gautham Vasudev Menon
Suriya, Jyothika and Jeevan, with Daniel Balaji, Vivek Anand, Devadarshini, Sethu Rajan and Yog Japee in supporting roles. The music was composed by Harris
Kaakha_Kaakha
Private day school in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
and former chairman of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission Varada Sethu, actor. Keith Wrightson, Randolph W. Townsend Professor of History, Yale University
Dame_Allan's_School
Indian actor (born 1984)
Vikranth Santhosh (born 13 November 1984) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He was introduced in the film Karka Kasadara (2005)
Vikranth
Indian actor (born 1992)
(33 pounds). The ensemble cast also included Sathyaraj, Anumol and Yugi Sethu. The film received positive reviews from critics, with Sify acknowledging
Varun_(actor)
Indian actor and comedian
appearances in the comedy tracks of Vadivelu especially the dialogues "Sethu Sethu Vilayaduvoma" (transl. Let's play dead) and "Neeyum naanum onna Thiruparankundram
Muthukaalai
1993 Indian film
Rameshan responds coldly and indirectly asks Sethu not to make any further visits as it may hurt his reputation. Sethu realizes that the world around him has
Chenkol
Indian comedy reality television show
was aired in 2007. Uma Riyaz Khan and V. Sekhar as the judges. Mimicry Sethu and Dhivyadharshini as the hosts. Aadhavan was the Winner of this season
Kalakka_Povathu_Yaaru?
Indian actor
Ashwin Kkumar is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. He made his acting debut with Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016). After the completion
Ashwin_Kkumar
Indian actor
Prem Kumar is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. He rose to fame starring in television serials, and was also the winner of season 1 of the reality
Prem_Kumar_(Tamil_actor)
1989 film by Sibi Malayil
in the wrong, Achuthan Nair asks Sethu to leave the house and Sethu walks out. The local police inspector arrests Sethu on a petty case and warns him not
Kireedam_(1989_film)
Indian actor (born 1967)
(born 23 May 1967), commonly known by his surname Rahman, is an Indian actor. He has worked in around 200 films, primarily in Malayalam cinema, in addition
Rahman_(actor)
Indian actor and playback singer (born 1979)
Indrajith Sukumaran (born 17 December 1979) is an Indian actor and playback singer. He primarily works in Malayalam cinema, along with acting in Tamil
Indrajith_Sukumaran
Indian actor (born 1971)
23 June 1971) is an Indian cinematographer and actor who works in Hindi and Tamil films. As an actor, he achieved recognition through his performance
Natty_Subramaniam
2016 Indian film by Krish Thirukumaran
teacher named Thulasi Raman leads a peaceful life with his son Sethu, wife, and daughter. Sethu, who works as a librarian to retired Colonel Matthews, meets
Gethu
Opposition Leader of Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu(born 1977)
Loyola College, Chennai. Prior to his career as a politician, he was an actor who also produced and distributed films through his Red Giant Movies. In
Udhayanidhi_Stalin
2003 Indian film by Satish Kaushik
Bhumika Chawla in her Hindi cinema debut. It is a remake of the Tamil film Sethu (1999). The film was based on a real-life incident of a friend of Bala's
Tere_Naam
2016 Indian film by Kenthiran Muniasami
Ayyan (2011), Kenthiran Muniasami began working on Sethu Boomi in late 2014 and selected actors Thaman Kumar and Samskruthy Shenoy to play pivotal roles
Sethu_Boomi
Indian Malayalam actor, director
Vineeth Kumar (born on 11 November 1977) is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He has had a
Vineeth_Kumar
Indian actress (born 2004)
March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. "Child actor Anikha spills beans on Ajith's Viswasam". India Today. 22 November 2018
Anikha_Surendran
Indian annual film award
Kumar – Amarkkalam Arjun Sarja – Mudhalvan Rajinikanth – Padayappa Vikram – Sethu 2000 Kamal Haasan – Hey Ram Ajith Kumar – Mugavaree Madhavan – Alaipayuthey
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actor_–_Tamil
Yugi Sethu Yuva Rajkumar Zayed Khan Zeishan Quadri Zubeen Garg Zulfi Syed List of Bhojpuri actors List of Bhojpuri actresses List of Hindi film actors List
List of Indian male film actors
List_of_Indian_male_film_actors
2023 Indian TV series or programme
Lab Scientist Tharani Suresh as Mala Sethu The series was announced by Amazon Prime Video on 28 April 2022. Actor Arya will next be seen in a Horror series
The_Village_(2023_TV_series)
Indian actor and film director
Indian actor, film director, producer, playback singer, writer and philanthropist who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He sought to become an actor but
S._J._Suryah
List of performances by Indian actor Mohanlal
Mohanlal is an Indian actor, producer, distributor, host, and playback singer who has starred in mainstream blockbuster and art-house films. He has made
Mohanlal_filmography
Indian singer and actor
(born 17 February 1953) is an Indian playback singer, dubbing artist and actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He has sung over 500 songs under various
S._N._Surendar
Indian actor
Shankar Panicker, better known as Shankar, is an Indian film and television actor, film director and producer, known for his work in Malayalam and Tamil films
Shankar_(actor)
2025 Indian TV series or programme
Amutha: Ganesan's wife, Venba & Sethu's mother Thidiyan as Kedi (KD): Cibi & Samyuktha's best friend Surjith Ansary as Sethu: Venba's brother, Ganesan & Amutha's
Varisu_(TV_series)
Indian actor
Anish John Kokken is an Indian actor and former model who has appeared in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam films, playing predominantly antagonistic
John_Kokken
Indian actor
Ashokan (24 August 1993) is an Indian actor working in the Malayalam film industry. He is the son of the actor Harisree Ashokan. His notable performances
Arjun_Ashokan
Indian child actor
Master Vishal Krishna (born 5 October 2004) is an Indian former child actor in the Malayalam film Industry. Vishal made his debut in Maalgudi Days (2015)
Vishal_Krishna_(child_actor)
Indian actor (1954–2025)
(1954 – 4 August 2025) was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam films. He was the son of the Malayalam actor Prem Nazir. He had acted in more than
Shanawas
2002 film by K. S. Ravikumar
Crazy Mohan. The film stars Haasan, Jayaram, Ramesh Aravind, Sriman, Yugi Sethu, Simran and Ramya Krishnan, with Urvashi, Aishwarya, Sanghavi, Vidhya Venkatesh
Panchatanthiram
Indian actor
Dheena (born 27 January 1990) is an Indian actor, comedian and screenwriter who works prominently in Tamil films. He is known for playing one of the lead
Dheena_(actor)
Indian film producer and actor (born 1954)
Ganesan (born 3 July 1954) is an Indian film producer and actor. He is the eldest son of veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan and the head of Sivaji Productions, a
Ramkumar_Ganesan
2018 film by Sajid Yahiya
Who deduces accurately that Sethu has come to the station to commit suicide by jumping in front of train. He then asks Sethu to tell him his story before
Mohanlal_(film)
2001 Indian action drama film by Bala
earned with Sethu with Nandhaa. K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote "This is a moving story from director Bala who gave the runaway hit Sethu. If you
Nandhaa
Indian actor and director (born 1968)
Singampuli is an Indian actor and director working in Tamil films. After making Red (2002) and Maayavi (2005), he has made a career appearing in comedy
Singampuli
Indian actor
Bala Kumar (born 19 December 1982) is an Indian actor and director, who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. He made his debut in the Telugu film 2 Much
Bala_(actor)
Indian actor
the bilingual film, Manasunu Maaya Seyake alongside an ensemble cast of Sethu, Disha Pandey and Richa Panai, but the film had a low key release in January
Prince_Cecil
Indian actor (1952–2019)
November 2019) was an Indian actor, who appeared predominantly in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Yugi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai
Bala_Singh
2015 Indian film by Anthony
One of them is Suri, a young autorickshaw driver. Around the same time, Sethu, a struggling former film director has written a script that is finally
Oru_Naal_Iravil
2025 season of British sci-fi TV series
TARDIS, which appears to be a British police box from the outside. Varada Sethu joins the series as new companion Belinda Chandra, with Millie Gibson also
Doctor_Who_series_15
Name list
(born 1974), Indian politician Selladore Vijayakumar (born 1979), cricketer Sethu Vijayakumar, Indian roboticist Vanitha Vijayakumar, Indian actress All pages
Vijayakumar
2019 film by Krishna Sai
after a sabbatical and Bavithra's lead film debut. This was Sethu's final film as actor. Three brothers, who are gangsters, had a tough fight with the
50/50_(2019_film)
Indian actor, playback singer
Joseph George, better known as Joju George, is an Indian actor, playback singer and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. His made his directorial
Joju_George_filmography
2025 Indian drama TV series
Sathya’s elder sister and Abi’s wife Deepa Babu as Subathra: Sethu’s wife Lakshmiraj as Sethu: Selvanayagi’s younger brother VJ Ayub as Abimanyu Rajasekar
Aadukalam_(TV_series)
noted. Vijay Sethupathi featured as himself, an actor, who reprises the young version of "Assault" Sethu in Karthik's (Siddharth) film. Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay_Sethupathi_filmography
2013 Tamil film by K. S. Manikandan
Manikandan in his debut. The film stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha. Based on the 1981 Tamil Indru Poi Naalai Vaa by K. Bhagyaraj
Kanna_Laddu_Thinna_Aasaiya
Indian film actor
Maqbool Salmaan is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. The son of television actor Ibrahimkutty and the nephew of actor Mammooty, Maqbool made his
Maqbool_Salmaan
2025 Tamil film by U. Anbu
Munishkanth, M.S. Bhaskar, Karudan Ram, Rishi Rithvik, A. Venkatesh, Yugi Sethu, Sreejith Ravi, Aruldoss and others in supporting roles. Padai Thalaivan
Padai_Thalaivan
Indian actor
Dev Mohan is an Indian actor and model who works in Malayalam and Telugu films. After making his debut in the Malayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020)
Dev_Mohan
Indian actor
Santhosh Jogi (1975 – 13 April 2010) was an Indian film actor and singer who acted in more than 30 films in Malayalam cinema. He marked his debut in a
Santhosh_Jogi
Indian actor
Dhumal (29 March 1914 – 13 February 1987), popularly known as Dhumal, was an actor in Bollywood films known for playing character roles. He acted in many movies
Dhumal_(actor)
Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor
Prakash Rao is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who primarily works in Kannada film industry. He has, till date, directed
Om_Prakash_Rao
Filmography article
Kishore is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films, in addition to a few Malayalam and Hindi films "Agrahara Movie
Kishore_filmography
English actress (born 2004)
appearances in the fifteenth series in 2025, alongside Gatwa, with Varada Sethu joining the cast as an additional companion. In April 2024, it was announced
Millie_Gibson
Vivek (1961–2021) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He won three Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances
Vivek_filmography
SETHU ACTOR
SETHU ACTOR
Boy/Male
American, Christian, Danish, Finnish, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Swedish
Appointed One; Placed
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Hindu
Worth
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Hindu
Snake, Venkateswara
Girl/Female
Biblical
Hid, destroying.
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Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Appointed One
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Indian, Sanskrit
Lord Krishna
Biblical
put; who puts; fixed
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Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit
Sacred Symbol; Bridge
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Bridge; Name of a Mountain in Bhagavatham
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Sheth, SETH means "buttocks." In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Adam and Eve. Compare with other forms of Seth.
Biblical
hid; destroying
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
King of World; Leadership; Bridge; Warrior; Good; Connecting
Biblical
defense; bough
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit
Bridge; Sacred Symbol
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sesh Nag; Snake
Girl/Female
Biblical
Defense, bough.
Male
Hindi/Indian
(सेठ) Hindi name derived from the Sanskrit word setu, SETH means "bridge." Compare with other forms of Seth.
Boy/Male
Hindu
The warrior, Sacred symbol
Boy/Male
Biblical American Egyptian Hebrew
Put, who puts, fixed'.
Male
Greek
(Σήθι) Greek form of Egyptian Seti, SETHI means "of Seth."Â
SETHU ACTOR
SETHU ACTOR
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Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Knowledge; Wisdom; One Armed with Knowledge
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Indian, Malayalam
God
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Nature or beautiful, Figure
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu
Lord Vishnu
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Irish Nuada, possibly NUDD means "fog."
Boy/Male
Australian, Indian, Tamil
Alive; Bright Future
Female
English
 English name derived from the Irish Gaelic place name Teamhair in Meath, the seat of the high kings of Ireland, TARA means "high place," i.e. "hill." Compare with another form of Tara.
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Arabic, Muslim
Slave of the Just
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Danish, French, German, Latin, Scandinavian, Swedish
Crowned with Laurels; Man from Laurentum
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Arabic
The Biblical Hud is the English Language Equivalent; A Prophet's Name
SETHU ACTOR
SETHU ACTOR
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SETHU ACTOR
n.
A similar figure moved by the hand or by a wire in a mock drama; a marionette; a wooden actor in a play.
n.
A subordinate actor.
n.
A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist.
n.
The way in which the parts of anything are put together; often, the way in which an actor is dressed, painted, etc., in personating a character.
n.
An actor or player in tragedy.
n.
A long dress, trailing on the floor, worn by tragic actors in Greek and Roman theaters.
n.
An actor.
n.
The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the recipient. See Animal magnetism, under Magnetism.
a.
Fascinated by the stage; seized by a passionate desire to become an actor.
n.
An actor on the stage; one whose occupation is to represent characters on the stage; as, Garrick was a celebrated stageplayer.
n.
The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin.
n.
A person or thing beyond what is necessary or usual; especially, a person employed not for regular service, but only to fill the place of another in case of need; specifically, in theaters, a person who is not a regular actor, but is employed to appear in a stage spectacle.
n.
Formerly, a kind of drama having a musical accompaniment to intensify the effect of certain scenes. Now, a drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. In opera, a passage in which the orchestra plays a somewhat descriptive accompaniment, while the actor speaks; as, the melodrama in the gravedigging scene of Beethoven's "Fidelio".
v. t.
To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain; as, to support the character of King Lear.
n.
A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4.
n.
The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue.
a.
Used or employed for constant service or application, as if constituting a portion of a stock or supply; standard; permanent; standing; as, a stock actor; a stock play; a stock sermon.
v. t. & i.
To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
n.
A grotesque mask, representing a person chewing or grimacing, worn in processions and by comic actors on the stage.
n.
A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.