Agent
Also called talent agent
An agent is a person or agency that represents an actor, puts them forward for work and negotiates their contracts.
Agents are paid by commission on the actor's earnings, so the terms of the agency agreement are worth reading carefully.
UK and US usage
In the UK, most actors are represented by an agent alone. In the US, it is common to have a personal manager as well, who mainly advises on the direction of a career.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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