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Background Actor

A background actor, is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background (for example, in an audience or busy street scene). Most of the time most of these background actors struggle to find permanent work in the industry and find it hard to pay the bills. Being a background actor is a way to get your feet in the acting door without having to go through arduous auditions and get paid to keep your head above water.
On a film or TV set, background actors are usually referred to as "background talent", "background performers", "background artists", "background cast members" or simply "background", while the term "extra" is rarely used these days. In a stage production, background actors are commonly referred to as "supernumeraries". In opera and ballet, they are called "supers".
Background Actors need to be fully committed to the production they have been chosen to work on and because the hours can be long
War films and epic films often employ background actors in large numbers: some films have featured hundreds or even thousands of paid background actors as cast members (hence the term "cast of thousands").
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Threat actors

individuals who wish to disrupt government and/or create anarchy
On CBS Evening News, it was reported that “threat actors” are expected to disrupt on January 6, 2022.
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maude apatow

the best nepo baby, talented and hot, often known for her role as Lexi in HBO’s “Euphoria
“Hey, who’s your favorite euphoria actor?”
“Maude Apatow of course! She’s so hot! Lexi and Fez WILL be endgame!!
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Comrade Anatoly

A man who is General Staff of the Soviet Armed forces(kerikov), minister of internal affairs(kerikov), NASS(kerikov), Chief director of police(kerikov), Chairman of SVR(new russia), Former crowned prince of TA,
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gaslight actor

term gangstalking MKULTRA perps used to describe themselves in voice-to-skull gaslight theatre.

In the 20th centuries, gaslight actors tortured Targeted Individuals, attempting to make them feel and appear mentally unstable.
On my voice-to-skull I encountered an endless barrage of gaslight actors I called the gaslight brigade. They were, like, "Hey, TI, this gaslighting hyper-game is kinda like a lifestyle. We love it. I'm targeting you with the third circle of hell!" And I was, like, "Cool Story, Bro, I just harrowed hell. I never gave a fuck about mind control. I am targeting you with a soggy piece of white bread. Take a slice of Sunbeam white bread and stick it in a glass of water and eat a soggy piece of white bread. I'm a GasLight nonactor. I saw what you did. I'm comin' for ya."
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McGrey's Anatomy

What some people call the TV show Grey's Anatomy due to the amount of times the characters say "Mc"something or a character is named McDreamy, McSteamy, McVet etc. See also Grey's McAnatomy
Are you gonna watch McGrey's Anatomy tonight?
No. I'm sick of McDreamy.
by Scheisseman May 18, 2009
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Grey's Anatomy

One of the best medical and drama shows, with 170% amazing characters and deep plot.
Makes people question what they're doing in life, and teaches us how life works (life is broken). Teaches you that people die, a lot.
Watch Grey's Anatomy for clearer skin and bigger brains.
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