1. An actor who appears in a film, television show, or theatrical production in a minor role, typically without speaking lines, serving to fill out scenes
The background actors filled the restaurant scene while the main characters had their conversation.
Os figurantes enchiam a cena do restaurante enquanto os personagens principais conversavam.
2. A performer hired to appear in crowd scenes or non-speaking roles
She started her career as a background actor before landing her first speaking role.
Ela começou sua carreira como figurante antes de conseguir seu primeiro papel com falas.