English–German

“lead actor” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌdaːɐ̯ʃtɛlɐ/

Example

Er ist der Hauptdarsteller im neuen Film.

He is the lead actor in the new film.

Illustration for Hauptdarsteller (lead actor)

How to say “lead actor” in German

“Lead actor” in German is Hauptdarsteller.

The credited actor whose character anchors a film, play, or other performance.

Full entry for Hauptdarsteller: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hauptdarsteller

Er ist ein berühmter Hauptdarsteller in internationalen Produktionen.

He is a famous lead actor in international productions.

Tips for using Hauptdarsteller

  • Hauptdarsteller refers to the actor, while Hauptrolle refers to the central role itself.

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