What is another word for Figurant?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪɡjʊɹənt] (IPA) 
Figurant is a term that refers to a person who performs a non-speaking role on stage or in a film. There are several synonyms for the term, including "extra," "background actor," "background performer," "walk-on," and "supporting actor." An extra is a term used to describe a person who plays a non-speaking role in the background of a scene. A background actor and background performer are both terms that describe a person who plays a small role in the background of a scene. A walk-on is a term used to describe a person who plays a minor role in a film or on stage. A supporting actor is a person who plays a minor role in a film or on stage and is not the lead actor.
