also: えんぎもの
noun
Refers to a person who performs, especially in theater, film, or television. Slightly formal or technical compared to 俳優 (actor) or 役者 (actor/performer).
彼は舞台の演技者として長いキャリアを持っている。
He has a long career as a stage performer.
この映画には有名な演技者が多
Many famous actors appear in this movie.
Compound of 演技 (acting, performance) and 者 (person).