Supporting actor
ACTOR WHO PERFORMS A ROLE IN A PLAY OR FILM BELOW THAT OF THE LEADING ACTOR(S), AND ABOVE THAT OF A BIT PART
Supporting actress; Supporting actors; Day player; Side actor; Support role; Supporting Actor
A supporting actor 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.