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Actors, Dancers And Other Entertainers Nec

ANZSCO 211199

Employed

2,600

Part-time share

62%

Female share

53%

Median age

29 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers includes jobs like Circus Trainer, Disc Jockey (Nightclub), Extra (Film or Television), Motivational Speaker, Public Speaker, and Stunt Performer.

What they typically do

  • Learns lines, speeches and cues.
  • Prepares for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors.
  • Acts parts and portrays roles as developed in rehearsals.
  • Performs acts, stunts or plays music for audience's entertainment.
  • Gives speeches to audiences at conferences and other events.
  • Creates and performs individual performance routines.
  • Rehearses, auditions and travels between venues.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.4%
VIC
27.3%
QLD
23.9%
WA
9.4%
SA
5.4%
ACT
2.5%
TAS
1.6%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Actors, Dancers And Other Entertainers Nec.