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Unit group 2655

PSOC Unit group 2655 — Actors

Actors portray roles in motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows. Their tasks include: a) learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures; b) assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience; c) telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners; d) attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles; e) preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors; f) reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characteristics; g) acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions. Examples of the occupations classified here: Actor/Actress ( Stage, Theater, Motion picture & Radio), Dubber, Radio or television Story teller A related occupation classified elsewhere: Stunt artist - 3435

Level Unit group
Code 2655
Children 0
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Actors portray roles in motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows. Their tasks include: a) learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures; b) assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience; c) telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners; d) attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles; e) preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors; f) reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characteristics; g) acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions. Examples of the occupations classified here: Actor/Actress ( Stage, Theater, Motion picture & Radio), Dubber, Radio or television Story teller A related occupation classified elsewhere: Stunt artist - 3435

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Creative and performing artists.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Creative and performing artists grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

These PSIC codes are the closest industry matches for this occupation code based on the current editorial crosswalk.

Primary industries

Primary industries

28219 - Manufacture of Agricultural and Forestry Machinery and Equipment, n.e.c.

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

28213 - Manufacture of Animal Husbandry Machinery and Equipment

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

28162 - Manufacture of Derricks, Lifting and Handling Equipment for Contruction and Mining

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

Also relevant for

Also relevant for

28211 - Manufacture of Farm Tractors

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

28161 - Manufacture of Lifting and Hoisting Machinery, Cranes, Elevators, Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Stackers, Specialized Ports for Lifting and Handling Equipment

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

PSIC ↔ PSOC crosswalk: PSIC ↔ PSOC crosswalk. Token-overlap ranking on official titles and descriptions; weak matches omitted. Use the PSIC pages as the industry side of the lookup.

FAQ

What does PSOC 2655 cover?

Actors portray roles in motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows. Their tasks include: a) learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures; b) assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience; c) telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners; d) attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles; e) preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors; f) reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characteristics; g) acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions. Examples of the occupations classified here: Actor/Actress ( Stage, Theater, Motion picture & Radio), Dubber, Radio or television Story teller A related occupation classified elsewhere: Stunt artist - 3435

Where is PSOC 2655 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Creative and performing artists.

How do I choose PSOC 2655 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Creative and performing artists grouping.