also: バイプレイヤー
noun
supporting actor; character actor
Refers to an actor who plays supporting roles, often with strong character presence. Wasei-eigo from 'byplayer'; not used in English with this meaning.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from byplayer
彼は名バイプレーヤーとして多くの映画に出演している。
He appears in many films as a renowned supporting actor.
このドラマで
In this drama, the performances of the supporting actors really shine.