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On a movie set, film extras are technically referred to as "Background Action." In a stage production, extras are commonly referred to as "supernumeraries." Some actors who became celebrities began their careers as extras in other productions. For example:
Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was an extra in the 1946 movie Holiday in Mexico before becoming Cuba's leader. However, when a celebrity (be it an actor or not) performs a brief appearance on a production, it is usually considered a Cameo Appearance . For instance, Alfred Hitchcock 's appearances on his own movies are cameo appearances. IN POPULAR CULTURE The silent film '' The Extra Girl '' ( 1923 ) portrays a small-town girl who comes to Hollywood and becomes an extra in her attempt to achieve stardom. The television sitcom '' Extras '' follows the exploits of two professional extras, Andy and Maggie. They spend most of their time on set looking for a speaking role and a boyfriend, respectively. |
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