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Actors and Comedians

(NOC 5135)
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Career Description

Actors and comedians perform roles in motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences.

Duties May Include


  • Study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role
  • Portray roles in video or motion picture productions, television shows, theatre productions, radio dramas, commercials and other productions or perform the narration
  • Sing or dance as required by specific roles
  • Perform comedy acts in nightclubs alone or as members of comedy troupes
  • Improvise a role.

Examples of Titles

Acting Teacher
Actor
Actress
Drama Coach

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Dramatic Arts Bachelor; Honours
Dramatic Arts Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre Arts and Performance Diploma; Online; Advanced
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Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Theatre Bachelor
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Tyndale University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media Arts - Production Bachelor; Honours
Media Arts - Production Bachelor
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma; Advanced
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Modified on January 26, 2022