actor's good fortune; blessing of being an actor
Expresses the unique happiness or privilege felt by an actor, often when a role or experience makes them grateful for their profession.
Getting such a wonderful role is the ultimate actor's blessing.
When I receive applause from the audience on stage, I feel the good fortune of being an actor.
冥利 is a bound noun meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing' that attaches to professions or roles; 役者冥利 specifically applies to actors.
Compound of 役者 (actor) and 冥利 (good fortune, blessing). 冥利 is a Buddhist-derived term originally referring to divine grace or hidden virtue, now used in expressions like 役者冥利 or 商人冥利 to mean the special happiness of a particular calling.