Actors, or actresses for the women, are those individuals who perform varying roles in different settings including radio, movies, television shows or theatre. It is rooted from the old Greek word hypokrites, which literally means "one who interprets". In this sense, actors interpret distinct characters or personalities through speech, body language and movement under the management of a director.
The word actor is used to refer to both men and women, until the word actress was assumed to be formed independently in England. The first recorded acting performance happened in 534 BC at the Theatre Dionysus where the Greek actor, Thespis, acted on stage and became the first recognized individual to play a part a character through speech. However, stories were known to be told through singing and dancing and in third person narrative before the Thepsis' performance eventually happened. Actors were later called Thespians in recognition of the Greek actor.
During the ancient times, actors were conventionally those who belong to the lower class of the society. Furthermore, in the Early Middle Ages, individuals actually perceived acting groups who go on a travel with suspicion. In actuality, actors were even deprived of a Christian burial, and traditional beliefs in several European regions. However, this unenthusiastic impression towards the role players lasted until the 19th and 20th centuries when acting became a respectable and well-known profession and form of art.
In this day and age, many popular actors and actresses do well in the entertainment industry in several regions of the globe. Their faces dominate the towering billboards for their product endorsements. Due to their fame, their yearly returns can in fact get through those of other professionals such as medicinal doctors, politicians and businessmen.
Among the admired male movie celebrities of the century are Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson, and Daniel Radcliffe. Born in Oklahoma, Brad Pitt is considered as one of the sexiest men in film history. Well-recognized for his mysterious role in "Meet Joe Black", the actor is the real life other half of Angelina Jolie, an award-winning actress also known to be the sexiest woman alive. The pair became the ambassadors of UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) since early 2001.
Robert Pattinson, another popular English actor, had his spotlight for playing the character of Edward Cullen in the Twilight Series. He began his acting job when he was 15 years old. Daniel Radcliffe who is also an English actor, became popular for the top-grossing film sequence, "Harry Potter".
Female celebrities who flourish in the entertainment world, aside from Angelina Jolie, are Cameron Diaz and Lea Michele. Cameron Diaz is best known for her movie "The Mask" alongside Jim Carrey. She was also one of the trio in the film "Charlie's Angels" and is, in fact, one of the highest paid models in America. Also a fast-rising actress-singer is Michele, who takes the lead role in the Fox show Glee, a teen musical hit comedy series.
Actors give their best to entertain their audiences, viewers and fans. They inspire the public with their profession by being stars on their own and even through participating in humanitarian organizations. No doubt, they will remain to shine in the film industry.
