Published: 17.10.2026
The .actor zone takes its name from the word for a person who performs on stage, on screen, on radio or in voice work. A name in the .actor zone tells visitors straight away that the site is about acting, whether it presents a performer's showreel, a casting service or a drama school. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .actor is still available.
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A short history
The .actor extension belongs to the generic endings introduced in later rounds of expansion. Its natural audience is performers and the people who work with them, such as casting directors, agents, drama teachers and production companies. The word is familiar to most people, so a name built on it is easy to remember. The zone is still less known than the traditional endings, so an actor's site has to earn recognition through its work.
Who runs it
A registry operator runs .actor and sets the rules for the zone and for its holders. Accredited registrars sell names to the public and submit the registrations on the registry's behalf. The current terms describe who may register, what content is acceptable and how renewal works, so read them before you order a name for a performance career.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: check whether the operator sets requirements for holders, since these can differ from the rules of open zones.
- Acceptable content: the registry may restrict some material, so keep your site within its published policy.
- Spelling: the name uses letters, digits and hyphens, and a label may be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: set the expiry date in your calendar and use auto-renewal where your registrar offers it.
Who uses .actor
- Actors and voice performers who publish a showreel, a list of credits and their availability.
- Casting directors and talent agents who represent several performers.
- Acting coaches, drama schools and workshops that train new performers.
- Production companies and theatre groups that announce auditions and productions.
Strengths
- The word states the subject plainly, so a casting director or a fan knows what the site is for.
- A personal name followed by the zone is short and easy to repeat.
- The address works on business cards, posters and audition notices.
Things to keep in mind
- Many performers use a stage name, so check that the name you want matches the name you use in industry listings.
- Visitors may still type .com, so decide whether you want both addresses.
- Showreels and photographs need fast pages, so choose hosting that handles video well.
- Agencies and productions check credits carefully, so keep your biography and records accurate.
Tips before you register
- Search the name in .com and on the industry platforms where you already have a profile.
- Choose a name you can spell over the phone at an audition or during a call-back.
- Add a contact page for agents and casting teams with a clear email address.
- Set up mail authentication records before you send bookings or contracts from the domain.
- Use a password manager and two-factor login for the registrar account, so the site cannot be taken over.
Frequently asked questions
Is .actor only for professional actors? No. Drama students, teachers and theatre companies may also use the name, provided they meet the current terms.
Should I use my stage name or my real name? Use the name that casting teams and audiences know you by, and check that it is available in the zone first.
Does a .actor address help a profile appear in search? It shows the subject clearly, but a complete credits list, good photographs and links from the productions you have worked with matter more.
