What is another word for bit-player?
Pronunciation: [bˈɪtplˈe͡ɪə] (IPA) 
Bit-player is a term used to describe an actor, performer or participant who has a small or insignificant role in a performance, production or enterprise. There are several synonyms for the term bit-player, including supporting actor, cameo, walk-on, understudy and extra. Supporting actors typically play secondary roles that are critical to the plot's development while cameos are fleeting appearances by famous actors. Walk-ons usually have no lines or actions, and understudies are performers who replace the lead actor in the case of an emergency. Extras are performers who appear in minor roles, such as bystanders or background characters. All of these synonyms are used interchangeably to describe bit-players in various contexts.
