Performer categories & doubles · Working
Performer
ELI5
A person appearing through acting, presenting, movement, music, stunt or other performed contribution.
Used in conversation
“Please bring the performer into the next rehearsal or casting session.”
Pitch context
You may encounter “Performer” in directing, casting & performance conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Translates creative intention into casting, rehearsal, performance and on-set direction.
Connected terms
- ActorThe search label “Performer” can route to both entries.
- Background performerBackground performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
- Child performerChild performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
- Featured background performerFeatured background performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
- Lead performerLead performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
- Principal performerPrincipal performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
- Supporting performerSupporting performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
Sources & evidence · 4
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- ScreenSkills — Online Learning Glossary and Job ProfilesSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Directors Guild of America — Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager ResourcesSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Directors Guild of America — DGA Creative Rights HandbookSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- SAG-AFTRA — Artificial Intelligence ResourcesSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14