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I understand 'character actor'. But I don't get this one. Does it mean movies has the similar plot or characters?
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Character acting is playing roles that require the actor to adopt very different personas, unlike the action hero who always does the same thing.
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I understand 'character actor'. But I don't get this one. Does it mean movies has the similar plot or characters?
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I've never heard the phrase "characters movies". :?
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Ooops- misread question.;-(
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I think your answer was OK. I think the question is wrong. 8)
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