Walk-on (Noun)
Meaning
Plays a small part in a dramatic production.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young actress was thrilled to land a walk-on role in the Broadway musical, even if it was just a brief appearance in one scene.
- As a walk-on in the film, he didn't have any lines, but he was visible in the background of several key scenes.
- The director decided to give the extra a walk-on part in the play, having him deliver a single line to the lead character.
- After years of working as a walk-on in various productions, she finally landed a speaking role in a major film.
- The walk-on in the TV show was played by a local actor who was just starting out in the industry.