Plays a role on film (4)

I believe the answer is:

acts

(Other definitions for acts that I've seen before include "Takes steps" , "Behaves or plays" , "Is effective" , "Cast in major play sections" , "individual performers in a show" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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