As the producers gained greater confidence in the film, larger name actors were brought in.

I could never land a studio film because they always went to the name actors.

Now films need name actors to get made, but they didn't then.

In the 1930s and the 1940s he was commissioned to sketch publicity portraits of big name actors.

No big name actors, virtually zero effects, budget of $15,000.

I realize you could call in another name actor to fill the part.

No other name actors are required, of course, and that keeps the salary budget in check.

In the past, the name "actor" was only for men.

"The show had lovely performances, but there were no name actors you could hang your hat on."

But if you get a big show like 'Cats,' you don't even need a name actor.

Michael Crawford was named outstanding actor in a musical for "Phantom," and that play also won the outstanding design award.

The New York Film Critics named him best actor for Bright Victory (1951).

John Lloyd Young of "Jersey Boys" and Christine Ebersole of "Grey Gardens" were named outstanding actor and actress in a musical.

The British Film Academy named him best actor of the year in 1958 for his role in "The Key."

Raúl Esparza of "Company" was named outstanding actor in a musical.

Ditto George Clooney, named best actor for "The Descendants."

Hugh Laurie, named best actor in a television drama for the Fox show "House," outdid her.

Nicole Kidman was named "actress of our lifetime" and Kevin Spacey was named "actor of our lifetime".

Spike Jonze directed it, and VH-1 named him best actor in a video for his performance.

Ralph Fiennes was named outstanding actor in a play for "Hamlet."