Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
walk-on
noun
/ˈwɔːkˌɒn/
Definition
A walk-on is a person who performs in a play, movie, or television program in a minor or non-speaking role.
Examples
- During the audition, she was given a chance to play a walk-on in the upcoming production.
- The crowd was filled with walk-ons who added to the atmosphere of the scene.
- He started out as a walk-on in college productions before landing lead roles.
Meaning
The term is often used in the context of theater and film to refer to actors who have no lines or very limited lines, and who typically appear in the background or in small capacities.
Synonyms
- background actor
- extra
- minor role
