Actors
March 19th 2008 07:45
Actors, of course, perform in front of the cameras rather than behind the scenes, but it's important to know about the jobs that actors do -- especially as some very famous ones have become writers, producers, and directors (and combinations thereof). It is, in fact, becoming quite commonplace for actors to take on multiple roles in film, both behind and in front of the camera.
Prime examples of these "Renaissance people" include stars such as Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Robert Redford, John Travolta, Woody Allen, Angelica Huston, Tim Robbins, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Mel Gibson.
Actors entertain and communicate with the audience through their interpretation of dramatic roles.
Only a small number achieve tremendous amount of recognition in motion pictures. Some start as "extras" (the people in the background of the film) with no lines to deliver, while others are cast in supporting roles or as walk-ons. A "feature extra" may be used for the same film over and over again, with no lines but lots of camera time. Stunt people take on the more dangerous work, performing such stunts as driving cars in chase scenes, falling from buildings and other high places, or "fighting" in place of the principal actors.
Prime examples of these "Renaissance people" include stars such as Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Robert Redford, John Travolta, Woody Allen, Angelica Huston, Tim Robbins, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Mel Gibson.
Actors entertain and communicate with the audience through their interpretation of dramatic roles.
Only a small number achieve tremendous amount of recognition in motion pictures. Some start as "extras" (the people in the background of the film) with no lines to deliver, while others are cast in supporting roles or as walk-ons. A "feature extra" may be used for the same film over and over again, with no lines but lots of camera time. Stunt people take on the more dangerous work, performing such stunts as driving cars in chase scenes, falling from buildings and other high places, or "fighting" in place of the principal actors.
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