Supporting actor in a feature film: 59 Photos
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Supporting actors perform at a level below that of lead actors, but are still critical to a film's storyline. They might be a close friend, family member, romantic partner, or even antagonist.
supporting actor
- extra.
- mute.
- spear-carrier.
- supernumerary.
- supporting actress.
- supporting player.
A supporting actor or supporting actress is an actor who performs a role in a play or film below that of the leading actor(s), and above that of a bit part. In recognition of important nature of this work, the theater and film industries give separate awards to the best supporting actors and actresses.
Featured has to do with billing. Supporting has to do with the size of the role. If you were featured in a Broadway show, it meant that you didn't have star billing.
Supporting: The actor fills a principal role and appears in one or more scenes. Although important to the storyline, the role is not a lead character. Principal: In film, this term refers to a speaking role, without getting too specific about how central the actor's character is to the story.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR ( FEATURE FILM )
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Nominees for Supporting Actor in a Feature Film
Mark Rylance winning Best Supporting Actor
ACTOR DONALD HENG IN FEATURE FILM SIGHT OPENS photo images
Best Supporting Actor award at the Los Angeles
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