27-2011

Actors

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. Acting. Directing and Theatrical Production. Musical Theatre. Comedy Writing and Performance. Theatre and Dance. Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.

Related Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

Projected growth and annual openings are from BLS Employment Projections. Use the sidebar for median salary and growth rate.

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$0

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.3%

Avg. annual openings

6.3k

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