SUPPORTINGACTOR

Supporting actor

A supporting actor is an actor who performs a role in a play or film below than that of a lead role, and above that of a bit parts. In recognition of important nature of this work, the theater and film industries give separate awards to the Best Supporting Actor and actress.

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