Actors
Actor, Actress, Comedian, Performer
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.
On the job, you would:
- Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.
- Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.
- Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
- English language
Communications
- multimedia
Math and Science
- sociology and anthropology
- psychology
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
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
- notice when problems happen
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cooperation
- Persistence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Social Orientation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
- TikTok
- YouTube
Web page creation and editing software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
no high school diploma/GED or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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