What part of speech is actor?

"Actor" can be two parts of speech depending on how it's used:

* Noun: When referring to a person who performs in plays, movies, or television.

* Adjective: When describing something that is involved in an action.

Here are some examples:

Noun:

* "The actor won an award for his performance."

* "She's a talented actor."

Adjective:

* "The actor involved in the scandal was fired."

* "The police are looking for the actor in the crime."