der Figurant
Translation
extra, walk-on, supernumerary
Examples
Er arbeitet als Figurant beim Film.
He works as an extra in films.
Die Figuranten standen im Hintergrund der Szene.
The extras stood in the background of the scene.
Grammar Patterns
to work as an ((extra)) He works as a Figurant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Statist, Komparse; Antonyms: Hauptdarsteller (main actor)
Etymology
From Italian 'figurante' (one who makes a figure), related to German 'Figur' (figure).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'figure' in the background of a scene. It's a person who is just there to fill the space, like an extra.