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leading man

[lee-ding]

noun

  1. an actor who plays the principal male role in a motion picture or play.



leading man

/ ˈːɪŋ /

noun

  1. a man who plays the main part in a film, play, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • leading lady noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of leading man1

First recorded in 1695–1705
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While one could argue that “Jurassic World Rebirth” is a sturdy enough vehicle to prove Bailey’s leading man status, it would be nice if his tentpole action blockbuster were able to match his prowess.

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“I don’t see Justin in the canon that often. I don’t see the awkward but cool love interest, Black leading man in a story,” Akil says.

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That film was important as establishing myself as a leading man.

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Kilmer's reputation for being difficult on set had reportedly exploded into open warfare with the director, Joel Schumacher, normally the most temperate of men, who called his leading man's behaviour "difficult and childish".

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The show, based on a popular 1930s and 40s film series, attracted millions of viewers, turning Chamberlain into a beloved leading man and a teen idol.

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