Headliner
Headliner noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Usage example: a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV
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Lead
Lead noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Usage example: the actor's career has really taken off since he became the lead in that prime-time drama
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