Meaning of the word "character actor" in English

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character actor

US /ˈkær.ək.tər ˌæk.tər/
UK /ˈkær.ək.tər ˌæk.tər/
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Noun

1.

an actor who specializes in playing unusual or eccentric characters rather than leading roles

Example:
He's a well-known character actor, always playing the quirky sidekick.
Many great films rely on strong performances from character actors.
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