Different Types of Acting Technique You Need to Know

From Background Actors to series leads, there are a variety of acting roles on TV sets. Whether you’re booked by Central Casting as a Background Actor, Stand-In, or double, it’s important to know who you’re working with and their role on set.

Keep in mind, an actor’s responsibilities can vary by contract and, in some cases, actors can negotiate the way they are credited, so these classifications are just a general overview of the various types of acting roles in television.