Also means
an actor who plays a secondary role
Usage Note
Nebendarsteller play characters that support the main story without carrying its central arc. Strong Nebendarsteller are often praised in reviews as the 'hidden strength' of a production.
Examples
"Der Nebendarsteller stahl dem Star mit seiner komischen Szene fast die Show."
Natural Translation
The supporting actor almost stole the show from the star with his comic scene.
Literal Translation
The supporting-actor stole from the star with his comic scene almost the show.
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