Jobbing actor
A jobbing actor is one who takes a run of short engagements from different employers instead of holding one regular post.
UK and US usage
In the UK, jobbing actor is a familiar, unpretentious description. In the US, the word jobbing is rarely used, and both Oxford and Cambridge mark it as British.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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