supporting actor

US /səˌpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ ˈæk.tɚ/
UK /səˌpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ ˈæk.tɚ/
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актер второго плана

an actor who performs a role in a play or film below that of the leading actor, and next in importance

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He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Он получил Оскар за лучшую мужскую роль второго плана.
The film has a strong cast, including a talented supporting actor.
В фильме сильный актерский состав, включая талантливого актера второго плана.