Actor
Actor noun - One who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show).
Usage example: my sister went to drama school to become an actor
Zany
Zany noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Both words in one sentence
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Zany Scheme: Edwina pretends that she has just married Guy, and she tells the police and reporters that hes an English actor.
Source: Film / It's a Wonderful World -
For the film as a whole, Warren Oates served the same purpose, being the seasoned and experienced actor tying together the cast of zany comedians.
Source: Film / Stripes
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