walk-on
1 of 2noun/ˈwɔkɑn/
Forms:walk-ons
1
a small, non-speaking role played by an actor who appears briefly on screen, often as a background character or extra
A walk-on is a minor acting role in a play, film, or television show that requires little or no dialogue and usually involves a brief appearance. The walk-on role is often non-speaking and serves to add atmosphere or fill out a scene without significantly impacting the main storyline.