German word

Hauptdarsteller

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌdaːɐ̯ʃtɛlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlead actor

Example

Er ist der Hauptdarsteller im neuen Film.

He is the lead actor in the new film.

Illustration for Hauptdarsteller (lead actor)

More examples

Er ist ein berühmter Hauptdarsteller in internationalen Produktionen.

He is a famous lead actor in international productions.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • berühmter Hauptdarsteller

    famous lead actor

  • internationaler Hauptdarsteller

    international lead actor

  • für den Oscar als Hauptdarsteller nominiert

    nominated for an Oscar for lead actor

Similar words

Schauspieler: A professional actor who performs in plays, films, or other productions.
Nebendarsteller: A visible supporting actor with an important role beside the main characters.
Protagonist: The central character who drives the story's action.
Statist: A background performer, usually without spoken lines.

Definition in German

Als Hauptdarsteller wird die Person bezeichnet, die die zentrale Figur einer Aufführung spielt.

Word origin

Hauptdarsteller is formed from Haupt ('main') and Darsteller ('performer'), identifying the performer of the main part.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Nebenrollesupporting rolenoun

Related words

  • Hauptdarstellerrollelead actor rolenoun
  • Hauptdarstellerinlead actressnoun

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