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Indian film actor (1932–2004)
Mehmood Ali (29 September 1932 – 23 July 2004), popularly known simply as Mehmood, was an Indian actor, singer, director and producer, best known for playing
Mehmood_(actor)
Relatives of Indian actor Mehmood Ali
Mehmood Ali, popularly known simply as Mehmood, was an Indian actor, director and producer best known for playing comic roles in Hindi films. During his
Mehmood_Ali_family
Indian actor (1956–2023)
professionally as Junior Mehmood, was an Indian actor, singer, Marathi film director, and producer. The name Junior Mehmood was given to him by Mehmood Ali. Sayyed
Junior_Mehmood
Pakistani actor
Mehmood Aslam (Punjabi, Urdu: محمود اسلم) is a Pakistani actor who works mainly in television but has also done some films and stage dramas. Active as
Mehmood_Aslam
Indian film actor and producer
Indian film producer and actor. He is the younger brother of India's ace comedian Mehmood Ali. Ali started his career as an actor, starred in many movies
Anwar_Ali_(actor)
Pakistani actor
Mehmood Akhtar is a Pakistani actor, director, screenwriter, poet and singer from Karachi. He appeared in many dramas and sitcoms. Akhtar was born and
Mehmood_Akhtar
Pakistani television actor
Kashif Mehmood (Punjabi, Urdu: کاشف محمود) is a Pakistani television actor, producer, and occasional film performer. Active since the early 1990s, he
Kashif_Mehmood
Indian actor
Macky Ali (born Maqdoom Ali) was an Indian actor. He was the third son of India's ace comedian Mehmood Ali and the younger brother of singer Lucky Ali
Macky_Ali
Pakistani singer, composer, and actor
Arshad Mehmood is a Pakistani actor, music composer, and a singer. He had started composing music for Pakistan Television Corporation back in 1972. He
Arshad_Mehmood_(composer)
Name list
killer. Mehmood (actor) (1932–2004), Indian actor, singer, director and producer. Mehmood Aslam (born 1951), Pakistani Television & Stage Actor Mehmood Bhatti
Mahmud
Indian dancer and actor (1905–1974)
an Indian dancer and character actor in Hindi cinema from the 1940s to 1970s. He was the father of Indian actor Mehmood. He also had his own dance troupe
Mumtaz_Ali
Indian singer, songwriter and actor (born 1958)
during the 1990s. Ali is the second of the eight children of Bollywood actor, Mehmood Ali. His mother Mahliqa, was part Bengali and part Pashtun, and the
Lucky_Ali
Indian actor and producer (born 1960)
ʋiʃʋʷɐn̪aːt̪ʰɐn]; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema and has also occasionally
Mohanlal
Kashif Mehmood Khalid Abbas Dar Khaled Anam Khayyam Sarhadi Kumail Nanjiani Latif Kapadia Lehri Liaquat Soldier Mahmood Ali Mehmood Akhtar Mehmood Aslam
List_of_Pakistani_male_actors
Pakistani-American actress
a child. She is an avid dancer. On 28 May 2020, Mehmood married Daniyal Raheal, son of veteran actor Simi Raheal. Rumours surrounding their alleged separation
Faryal_Mehmood
Indian actor and racing driver (born 1971)
Ajith Kumar Subramaniam (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. To date, he has starred in over 63 films, and won
Ajith_Kumar
Topics referred to by the same term
Mehmood Ali (1932–2004) was an Indian actor, singer, director and producer known as Mehmood. Mehmood Ali may also refer to: Mehmood Ali Family, his family
Mehmood_Ali_(disambiguation)
1968 Comedy film
Hindi-language musical comedy film directed by Jyoti Swaroop and produced by Mehmood, N. C. Sippy and written by Rajendra Krishan. It is a remake of the Bengali
Padosan
Indian actor
action film Fighter, directed by Siddharth Anand. He previously appeared as Mehmood in the 2021 web series The Empire. Rishabh began his professional career
Rishabh_Sawhney
"Shaadi". The Indian Express. 27 July 1962. p. 3. Hanif Zaveri (2005). Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods. Popular Prakashan. p. 178. ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3
Manoj_Kumar_filmography
Ali (actor, dancer) Mehmood Ali (actor, comedian, son of Mumtaz Ali) Pucky Ali (actor and eldest son of Mehmood & Madhu) Lucky Ali (singer, actor, second
List_of_Hindi_film_families
Indian actor (born 1965)
on 2 November 1965), popularly known by the initials SRK, is an Indian actor and film producer renowned for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred to in
Shah_Rukh_Khan
Indian film actor and comedian (died 2003)
comedians in Indian Cinema. Many actors like Mehmood Ali, Johnny Lever and Govinda were influenced by his style of comedy. Actor Rajpal Yadav sees him as his
Johnny_Walker_(Indian_actor)
Indian actor and filmmaker (born 1965)
Hussain Khan (pronounced [ˈaːmɪr xaːn]; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and television personality who works in Hindi films. Referred
Aamir_Khan
Indian actress (1942–2021)
Indian actress. She was the sister of India's ace comedian Mehmood and was part of the Mehmood Ali film family. Minoo Mumtaz appeared in many Hindi films
Minoo_Mumtaz
Indian film actress
in Hindi language films. Her debut film was Johar-Mehmood in Goa with actors I. S. Johar and Mehmood. Her other notable films are Maalik (1972 film), Buddha
Sonia_Sahni
Indian actor (1920–1984)
production Johar-Mehmood in Goa (1965). None of Johar's later marriages resulted in children. He died in Bombay, on 10 March 1984. Actor Ek Thi Ladki (1949)
I._S._Johar
Indian actor
Atul Kulkarni (born 10 September 1965) is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and
Atul_Kulkarni
Indian actor
he played the role of a South Indian. He paired with fellow comedians Mehmood and Shobha Khote in numerous Hindi films, such as Sasural (1961). Dhumal
Dhumal_(actor)
1968 Indian film
Director (Maheshwari). Best Supporting Actor (Raaj Kumar), Best Supporting Actress (Shashikala) and Best Comedian (Mehmood), and won Best Actress for Rehman
Neel_Kamal_(1968_film)
2024 Pakistani television series
Kazmi under the banner of Big Bang Entertainment, and directed by Badar Mehmood. It stars Mustafa and Hania Aamir alongside Javaid Sheikh, Bushra Ansari
Kabhi_Main_Kabhi_Tum
Indian actor (born 1957)
Mela. He worked closely with the then fellow child actor, Naeem Sayyed (better known as Junior Mehmood), with whom he first acted in the Shammi Kapoor-starrer
Sachin_Pilgaonkar
Pakistani actor, producer and television host
Mehmood; the song was featured as part of Season 1 of the show's studio format and explores themes of love and heartbreak. List of Pakistani actors List
Faysal_Quraishi
2020 Pakistani television series
Favorite Drama Serial- Regular Format, Favorite Director for Badar Mehmood, and Favorite Actor for Feroze Khan. The series also aired on MBC Bollywood in the
Ishqiya_(TV_series)
1974 Indian film
Boys' School where the boy studied. Mehmood's comedy scenes in the film earned him a Filmfare nomination for best actor in a comic role, the only nomination
Kunwara_Baap_(1974_film)
Indian actor and producer (1938–2017)
successes in the late-1960s. In 1966, he starred alongside Kishore Kumar, Mehmood, Kalpana Mohan, Rajasree and Mumtaz in C. V. Sridhar's romantic comedy
Shashi_Kapoor
Indian actor (born 1954)
serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu. He is an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist who works
Kamal_Haasan
Indian actor(born 19 July 1956)
Gadde Babu Rajendra Prasad (born 19 July 1956) is an Indian actor known for his work predominantly in Telugu cinema. Prasad made his debut in 1977 with
Rajendra_Prasad_(actor)
Indian actress (b. 1946)
Upkar (1967) and Aaya Sawan Jhoomke (1969). She later acted with comedian Mehmood in films such as Aulad (1968), Humjoli (1970), Devi (1970) and Naya Zamana
Aruna_Irani
2025 Pakistani television series
is a 2025 Pakistani romantic drama television series directed by Badar Mehmood and written by Zafar Mairaj. It is produced by Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali
Biryani_(TV_series)
Indian actor (1920–2013)
roles in comedy films starring Kishore Kumar and Mehmood Ali in the lead. His collaborations with Mehmood include Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968), Lakhon Me Ek
Pran_(actor)
Indian actor (1937–2008)
Indian actor, producer, and director. Considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Gopy was one of the first actors to be associated
Bharat_Gopy
Indian actor and film producer (born 1967)
professionally as Akshay Kumar (pronounced [əkˈʂəj kʊˈmaːɾ]), is an Indian actor and film producer working in Hindi cinema. Referred to in the media as "Khiladi
Akshay_Kumar
1965 Indian Hindi-language film
house) is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language horror comedy film directed by Mehmood, who stars in the film alongside Tanuja and Nazir Hussain. Music for this
Bhoot_Bungla
Pakistani actor, screenwriter and director
is a Pakistani actor, producer, model, screenwriter and director. Shaan has established himself as one of the most popular leading actors of Pakistan. Shaan
Shaan_Shahid
Indian actor (born 1950)
[nəsiːɾʊd̪ːiːn ʃɑːɦ]; born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films. One of the finest actors of Indian cinema especially in the parallel
Naseeruddin_Shah
Indian actor (1903-1958)
money on this film and called it the biggest mistake of his life. When Mehmood was a struggling artist, he would hang around Bombay Talkies waiting for
Yakub_(actor)
Pakistani actor (born 2000)
Khattak, known professionally as Khushhal Khan, is a Pakistani television actor, model and boxer. Khan is known for portraying Saim Ibrahim in Muhabbat
Khushhal_Khan_(actor)
1998 Pakistani film
in 2005. It stars Saife Hassan, Tabraiz Shah, Sajid Shah, Aqeel Ahmed, Mehmood Bhatti, Sajid Rafi, Saleem Mairaj, Rashid Farooqi, Sara Umer, Yahya Rashdi
Shahrukh_Khan_Ki_Maut
Indian actor
Subramaniam (born 10 December 1964), known mononymously as Jayaram, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, in addition to Tamil, Telugu
Jayaram
Indian actor (1967–2020)
2020) was an Indian actor who worked in Indian cinema as well as British and American films. Widely regarded as one of the finest actors in world cinema,
Irrfan_Khan
1962 Indian film
Waheeda Rehman, Pradeep Kumar and Mehmood. A major success, This film had Kumar winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance and screenwriter
Rakhi_(1962_film)
Indian film award category
Naseeruddin Shah 7 Nominations : Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor 6 Nominations : Mehmood, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi 5 Nominations : Raaj
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
1964 film
Gopal Saigal S.P. Malhotra Starring Gopal Saigal Indira Billi V. Gopal Mehmood (actor) Moolchand Khairati Bela Bose Madhumati Mohan Choti Suresh Aruna Baby
Mama_Ji
Indian actor and comedian (1961–2021)
November 1961 – 17 April 2021), known professionally as Vivek, was an Indian actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer, social activist, and
Vivek_(actor)
Pakistani family sitcom
nikah is read, Nabeel wishes Mehmood could also marry someone along with him on the same day and place, to his surprise, Mehmood replies that he has already
Bulbulay
Indian actor (1911–2001)
December 2001) was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema
Ashok_Kumar
2012) 29 September Hamid Dalwai, social reformer and writer (died 1977) Mehmood, actor, director and producer (died 2004) 29 October – Ranjit Das, Bangladeshi
1932_in_India
Topics referred to by the same term
and surname. Mahmud and variations may also refer to: Mehmood (actor) (1932–2004), Indian film actor and comedian Mahmood (singer) (born 1992), Italian singer
Mahmud_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Arshad Mehmood or Mahmood may refer to: Arshad Mehmood (composer) (active from 2003), Pakistani composer, singer and actor in the television and film
Arshad_Mehmood
1960 film
Hindi-language film starring Meena Kumari, Mehmood and Sajjan in lead roles. The film was directed by actor-director M. Kumar and was produced by Pramila
Bahana_(1960_film)
2026 Pakistani film by Bilal Atif Khan
was close to roles he had already played in his earlier films. Yousuf Mehmood of Pakistani Cinema praised the supporting characters, and called Hashmi
Aag_Lagay_Basti_Mein
Indian actor (born 1942)
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and featuring Utpal Dutt, Anwar Ali (brother of comedian Mehmood), Madhu and Jalal Agha. Anand (1971) followed, in which Bachchan starred
Amitabh_Bachchan
2024 Pakistani film by Iram Parveen
by Iram Parveen Bilal who co-produced it as well, and starring Faryal Mehmood in her debut film lead as a widowed school teacher who gets viral on social
Wakhri
Pakistani actor, singer and producer
1941), best known by his screen name Nadeem (Urdu: ندیم ), is a Pakistani actor, singer and producer who has influenced millions of Pakistanis through his
Nadeem_(Pakistani_actor)
Manoj Tiger Manoj Tiwari Moolchand Marc Zuber Mazhar Khan Meezaan Jafri Mehmood Meiyang Chang Milind Gawali Milind Gunaji Milind Soman Mithun Chakraborty
List_of_Hindi_film_actors
Pakistani musician
Faakhir Mehmood (Urdu: فاخر محمود; born 20 April 1973) is a Pakistani singer, keyboardist, composer and music producer. He started out his career with
Faakhir_Mehmood
Indian actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1923–1996)
18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist
N._T._Rama_Rao
Indian film actor and filmmaker (1937–2025)
Indian actor, director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most accomplished actors of
Manoj_Kumar
Indian filmmaker
Mehmood Hussain was an Indian filmmaker, avant-garde auteur, director and author hailing from the Indian state of Odisha. Mehmood's feature films and
Mehmood_Hussain
Pakistani television actor (born 1982)
(Punjabi, Urdu: شہزاد شیخ) is a Pakistani television and film actor. He is the son of Pakistani actor, director and producer Jawed Sheikh. He made his acting
Shahzad_Sheikh
Name list
(born 1970), Pakistani cricketer Arshad Mehmood (composer), Pakistani actor, music composer and singer Arshad Mehmood (singer), Pakistani singer Arshad Pervez
Arshad
Pakistani actor (1911–1983)
comedy of his own, which influenced great comedians like Johnny Walker and Mehmood." Abrar Alvi mentions that Johnny Walker was a "great admirer" of Charlie
Noor_Mohammed_Charlie
1929). 14 July – Swami Kalyandev, supercentenarian (b. 1876). 23 July – Mehmood, actor, director and producer (b. 1932). 29 July – Nafisa Joseph, model, MTV
2004_in_India
Indian singer and actor (1924–1998)
male film song and ghazal singers. Although he tried his luck as a film actor, he did not succeed a great deal in acting. Talat Mahmood received the Padma
Talat_Mahmood
Indian actor (1908–1992)
Bandhan (1969) Bachpan (1970) Aan Milo Sajna (1970) as Majnaram Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971) as Pandit (Cameo Role) Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971) Banphool
Sunder_(actor)
1962 Indian film
Inder Raj Anand and Raj Baldev Raj. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Mala Sinha, Mehmood, Pran and Om Prakash. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The film is black
Dil_Tera_Diwana_(1962_film)
Pakistani television actor, director and producer
married fellow actress Faryal Mehmood. Rumours about their alleged separation began later that year; on 13 December 2020, Mehmood publicly rejected these claims
Daniyal_Raheal
Indian film actor
Daya Kishan Sapru (16 March 1916 – 20 October 1979), was an Indian actor famed for a variety of character roles in Hindi cinema, particularly villains
D._K._Sapru
Indian actor
on 23 September 1933) better known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner
Madhu_(actor)
Pakistani actor (born 1984)
Monroth. He later acted in a 2013 political play by Anwar Maqsood and Dawar Mehmood The Sawa 14 August as a General Zia-ul-Haq. He took the role of Iftekhar
Gohar_Rasheed
Indian actor
Kumud Mishra is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is known for playing supporting and antagonist roles. He played Eknath, a trade union leader
Kumud_Mishra
2023 Pakistani television series
Ibrahim: Faiqa's husband; Saim's father. Ayesha Toor as Faiqa Ibrahim (nee Mehmood: Ibrahim's wife; Saim's mother. Ali Tahir as Sarmad Ahmad: Samina's husband;
Muhabbat_Gumshuda_Meri
an alphabetical list of notable Indian male film actors. Given below is a list that includes actors from different time periods—from early pioneers of
List of Indian male film actors
List_of_Indian_male_film_actors
1968 Indian Hindi-language film by T. Prakash Rao
Tanuja and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles, supported by Balraj Sahni and Mehmood. It was Jayalalithaa's only Bollywood film as a leading actress. The lyrics
Izzat_(1968_film)
2012 Indian film
of how Bollywood actors would shoot their guns. Mehmood and Jawaad sneak up on him thinking he is attempting to escape. Though Mehmood has a clear shot
Filmistaan
Indian actor (1927–2019)
Lagoo (16 November 1927 – 17 December 2019) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi. He was known for his character roles in films. He
Shreeram_Lagoo
2019 Pakistani TV series
connect with a character, I do it and If I don’t, I opt out." A Badar Mehmood's directorial and produced by Big Bang Entertainment, who had previously
Cheekh
Indian singer and actor (1929–1987)
"Bengali", if he ever visited the house. Consequently, Mehmood had to leave the film as well, and new actors (Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan) were signed
Kishore_Kumar
Indian actor (1972–2023)
Pandey (17 January 1972 – 23 May 2023) was an Indian film and television actor. Pandey began doing theatre in 1990. In 1995, he got his first acting opportunity
Nitesh_Pandey
1966 film by C. V. Sridhar
box-office. and stars an ensemble cast of Kishore Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood, Kalpana, Rajasree, Mumtaz, and Om Prakash. The film is a remake of the
Pyar_Kiye_Jaa
1976 film
lead role with Anjali Paigankar while Dilip Dhawan and Mehmood (not the famous Bollywood comedy actor) made short appearances in the film. Vidhu's 1981 movie
Murder_at_Monkey_Hill
Pakistani actor
Ahmed Ali Akbar (Urdu: احمد علی اکبر) is a Pakistani actor who primarily works in Urdu television. He marked his television debut in 1999 at the age of
Ahmed_Ali_Akbar
2025 Pakistani horror film by Rafay Rashdi
Peerzada as Kulsoom Begum, Faraz's mother Bushra Ansari Jawed Sheikh as Mehmood,Faraz's father Saman Ansari as Hiba's mother Anaya Abbas Aarez Abbas Deemak
Deemak
This is the filmography of Indian actor Jagdeep. "Jagdeep". Bollywood Hungama. Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
Jagdeep_filmography
1979 Indian film
Lalita Pawar as Sarojini Dhumal as Doodh Nath Mehmood as Mahesh Chand Shubha Khote as Sheela Kanhaiyalal (actor) as Jagat Narayan Narendra Nath as Shekhar
Janta_Hawaldar
Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024. Mehmood though packed the film with special appearances. From Sanjeev Kumar, Vinod
Dharmendra_filmography
1963 Indian film
Baldev Raj. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar and Mehmood. The film's music is by Shankar Jaikishan. All the songs of this film were
Dil_Ek_Mandir
Indian actor (1910–1975)
November 1975), known mononymously by his surname as Relangi, was an Indian actor, comedian, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema
Relangi_(actor)
Indian actor (born 1987)
Vikrant Massey (born 3 April 1987) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television. Noted for his versatility, Massey is the recipient
Vikrant_Massey
MEHMOOD ACTOR
MEHMOOD ACTOR
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Beloved
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Praised
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Praised, The praised one
Boy/Male
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Praised
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Light of the Moon
Girl/Female
Indian
Light of the Moon
Boy/Male
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A sincere slave of mehmood the king once upon a time
Girl/Female
Arabic
Praised; Commendable
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
The Prophet of Islam
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Praiseworthy; Elegant; Lauded
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The prophet of Islam
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Worthy of Reverence; Praiseworthy; The Praised One; Commendable; Variant of Mahmud
Boy/Male
Afghan, African, Arabic, Celebrity, Danish, French, Iranian, Lebanese, Muslim, Parsi, Traditional
Variant Used for Mohammad; Founder of Islamic Religion; Praiseworthy; Glorified; Worthy of Reverence; Praised
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Turkish
Turkish form of Arabic Mahmud, MEHMED means "praiseworthy."
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Loveable
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Muslim
Praised, The praised one
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The Moon
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Wealthy in every aspect
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Sweet Smiling; Rose
Girl/Female
Tamil
Brilliant, Beautiful, Passionate, Woman
Girl/Female
Gaelic Irish
Girl/Female
Indian, Sikh
Sweet
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Under An umbrella
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Beautiful, Lovable, Assiduous, Successful
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Pure.
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Half a shekel.
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n.
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.
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.
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 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.
A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.
n.
A long dress, trailing on the floor, worn by tragic actors in Greek and Roman theaters.
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.
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".
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.
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.
n.
A similar figure moved by the hand or by a wire in a mock drama; a marionette; a wooden actor in a play.
a.
Fascinated by the stage; seized by a passionate desire to become an actor.
n.
The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue.
n.
A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4.
n.
An actor or player in tragedy.
n.
A grotesque mask, representing a person chewing or grimacing, worn in processions and by comic actors on the stage.
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.
A subordinate actor.