Supporting actor

/səpˈɔːtɪŋ ˈaktə/

/səpˈoːɹɾɪŋ ˈæktɚ/

Supporting actor

an actor who plays a secondary character in a film or television show, often providing support or context to the main plot or protagonist

Examples

1. "Chernobyl" picked up two awards for Best Limited TV Series and for Best Supporting Actor for Stellan Skarsgard.

2. Kline was on hand for the same Oscars as Phoenix, as he had also been up for the Supporting Actor award for his role in A Fish Called Wanda.

3. But I am so HAPPY that I now have the honor to present the award for best Supporting Actor.