The word Actor is compound and consists of the noun «ήθος» {Ancient Greek: personal moral character, temperament, and behavior of an individual; (in the plural) social behaviors, established patterns of conduct that characterize a culture} and the verb «ποιώ» (Ancient Greek: to create). An actor is someone who creates character. The actor, as the agent (in a state of readiness for action and reception of action), subjects create character and behavior precisely through their choices - actions - deeds. In this way, they shape ethics.

Acting is an act of communication in which the writer provides the words to tell the story. 6% of this communication is based on speech. The other 94% depends on the actor and the director.