actor's agent
- noun
- /ˈæktərz ˈeɪdʒənt/
:
agente de actores
- Why did the actor's agent reject that offer?
Examples
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After years of struggling, he finally found an actor's agent who believed in his talent.
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Her actor's agent secured her an audition for a major film role.
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Most successful performers rely on a trusted actor's agent to handle negotiations.
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The actor's agent found her a great role!
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The actor's agent helped him secure a role in a major film.
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After several auditions, the actor's agent finally found him a part in a television series.
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The actor's agent negotiated a better contract for her client's upcoming movie.
Synonyms
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2.8
A person who helps and represents someone in business, legal, or official matters
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3.4
A person who helps actors or musicians find work
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3.7
A person or company that arranges performances for people like musicians and actors
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4.4
A person or company who finds work for actors in plays, films, and television
A person who acts for someone in talks or negotiations
A person who manages business affairs for employees and represents them to employers
A person who can manage many business matters for another person
How Experienced
Surface Forms
Morphology
actor's + agent
The phrase is a simple possessive composition of 'actor' + 'agent' meaning 'an agent who represents an actor', so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituent words. This noun + agent pattern is a common, cross-linguistic compositional pattern, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The noun actor's agent comes from the simple idea of an agent as someone who acts for another; picture a person beside the actor making calls and arranging jobs for them. So an actor's agent 'represents' the actor and finds 'work' and 'agreements' on their behalf.