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What do Actors and Comedians do?

Actors and comedians perform roles in motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences.

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How to become: Actors and Comedians


  • Demonstrated ability, based on an audition or previous acting roles, is an important hiring criteria.
  • Acting programs are offered at universities, colleges and private acting schools.
  • Acting teachers usually require experience as actors.
  • Membership in a guild or union may be required.

Where to study for a career as: Actors and Comedians

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Comedy: Writing and Performance Diploma
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University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama Bachelor
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University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Screen Performance Bachelor; Honours
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre and Performance Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Theatre Arts Bachelor
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022
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How much do Actors and Comedians make?

Low:
$29,120
Average:
$38,646
High:
$80,350
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Job openings for Actors and Comedians

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24,700
Job Openings:
27,400
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