noun
tragic actor; tragedian
Refers to an actor who specializes in tragic roles, especially in classical or dramatic theater.
彼は当代きっての悲劇役者として知られている。
He is known as the leading tragic actor of his generation.
Compound of 悲劇 (tragedy) and 役者 (actor). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a standard pattern for describing theatrical roles.