What does a Actor do?
Performs characters in film, television, theatre, advertising or digital productions using voice, movement and interpretation.
Demand level: Low
Actor
Performs characters in film, television, theatre, advertising or digital productions using voice, movement and interpretation. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR90 000 p.a.Mid-levelR240 000 p.a.SeniorR600 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Memorisation · EssentialPerformance · EssentialCollaboration · ImportantImprovisation · ImportantVoice control · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P)) — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance — University of the Witwatersrand
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Actor do?
Performs characters in film, television, theatre, advertising or digital productions using voice, movement and interpretation.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Memorisation, Performance, Collaboration, Improvisation, Voice control.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.