Casting type
Also called type
An actor's casting type is the kind of role the industry most readily sees them in, based on age, look, personality, skills and sometimes voice.
Knowing it helps an actor apply for suitable roles and choose headshots, audition material and self-tapes that fit.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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