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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /


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“It’s my favorite city in the world,” says the comedian, musician and actor best known for the beloved sketch comedy series “Portlandia” and for “Saturday Night Live.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Court filings included text messages between Lively, her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, and pop star Taylor Swift, and the anticipated witness list featured other celebrities as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Comedian Paul Black and actor Kevin Oakes also appear, but, according to Shelley Smoller, chief creative officer at Lucky Generals, which oversaw the campaign, the focus is firmly on "celebrating Scottish football fans".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"You welcomed us to LA 20 years ago, and you have been a loyal friend and an inspiration to me ever since," he told the actor.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

That there were throngs of rampaging actor pirates pursuing their carriage was thoroughly absurd, yet it seemed thoroughly dangerous, too.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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