Since its first use in 1851, a "cameo role" or "cameo appearance" has been a brief appearance in a play (or later, a movie) that stands out against the general context for its éclat or dramatic punch. A cameo role is often played by an actor of greater status than required by the role. A short appearance is also considered a cameo if played by someone better known for something other than acting, such as a director, sport player.
Allegedly one of the earliest cameo appearances in film history is that of Erik Satie and his artist friends in the silent movie Entr'acte (1924, see below). Mike Todd's film Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) was studded with cameo roles and gave the term wide circulation outside the theatrical profession.
The most famous cameo appearances are probably those of Alfred Hitchcock who frequently appeared in movies he was directing.
Cameos are often uncredited, and, except for a director's appearance in his or her own film, usually involve a spoken line.
Since its first use in 1851, a "cameorole" or "cameo appearance" has been a brief appearance in a play (or later, a movie) that stands out against the general context for its éclat or dramatic punch.
A cameorole is often played by an actor of greater status than required by the role.
Cameos are often uncredited, and, except for a director's appearance in his or her own film, usually involve a spoken line.
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