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Actors
Also called: Actor, Actress, Comedian, Performer

What they do:

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture 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

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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 Dependability
Persistence Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility Social Orientation

Technology
You might use software like this on the job:

Web page creation and editing software

Facebook
LinkedIn

Video creation and editing software

Apple Final Cut Pro
YouTube

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft Outlook

Education

no high school diploma/GED or

bachelor's degree
usually needed

Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$20.43

$9.52 $60.41

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists

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Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance

Music Composers & Arrangers
Musicians, Instrumental

You might like a career in one of these industries:

Media & Communication
Arts & Entertainment

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