playsInRole

P42172
predicate

Indicates that an entity performs or appears in a specific role within a production, event, or context.

All labels observed (58)

Label Occurrences
featuresActorAsRole 40
actorInRole 32
playsInRole canonical 29

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: playsInRole
Generated description
Indicates that an entity performs or appears in a specific role within a production, event, or context.

Sample triples (313)

Subject Object
Nacho Gil midfielder
Nacho Gil forward
Darvin Ham role player and defensive specialist via predicate surface "playedAs"
Father of the Bride (1991 film)
linked to: Father of the Bride
Steve Martin via predicate surface "leadRolePlayedBy"
Lion Dev Patel as adult Saroo Brierley via predicate surface "featuresActorAsRole"
Lion Sunny Pawar as young Saroo Brierley via predicate surface "featuresActorAsRole"
Lion Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley via predicate surface "featuresActorAsRole"
Lion David Wenham as John Brierley via predicate surface "featuresActorAsRole"
linked to: David Wenham
Lion Rooney Mara as Lucy via predicate surface "featuresActorAsRole"
The Changeling
linked to: "The Changeling"
voice of Nomad via predicate surface "guestStarRole"
Jack Thibeau Escape from Alcatraz via predicate surface "hasSupportingRoleIn"
Toronto Symphony Orchestra former music director via predicate surface "roleOfJukkaPekkaSaraste"
Brighton Rock (1947 film)
linked to: Brighton Rock
Richard Attenborough via predicate surface "leadRolePlayedBy"
Oscar Charleston outfielder via predicate surface "playedAs"
Gustavo Bou
linked to: La Pantera
attacking player
Nick Powell attacking midfielder
Jimmy Iovine mentor on American Idol via predicate surface "roleInTVShow"
Sunday Bloody Sunday drummer via predicate surface "performerRoleOfLarryMullenJr"
Nick Bottom Pyramus via predicate surface "roleInPlayWithinPlay"
The Gunfighter Gregory Peck via predicate surface "leadRolePlayedBy"
The Big Boodle Errol Flynn via predicate surface "leadRolePlayedBy"
N. T. Rama Rao Jr. host of Bigg Boss Telugu (Season 1) via predicate surface "roleInTelevision"
John McGinn midfield leader
Danny Amendola slot receiver via predicate surface "playedAs"
Shannon Brown guard via predicate surface "playedAs"
Extras
linked to: Extras (TV series)
Ricky Gervais as Andy Millman via predicate surface "leadActorPlaysCharacter"
Extras
linked to: Extras (TV series)
Ashley Jensen as Maggie Jacobs via predicate surface "leadActorPlaysCharacter"
linked to: Ashley Jensen
Extras
linked to: Extras (TV series)
Stephen Merchant as Darren Lamb via predicate surface "leadActorPlaysCharacter"
ARK Music Factory co-founder via predicate surface "roleOfClarenceJey"
ARK Music Factory producer via predicate surface "roleOfClarenceJey"
Shaun of the Dead Simon Pegg as Shaun via predicate surface "leadActorPlaysCharacter"
The Apl Song rapper via predicate surface "creditedRoleOfApl.de.ap"
The Apl Song songwriter via predicate surface "creditedRoleOfApl.de.ap"
BSF Camel Contingent ceremonial escort via predicate surface "roleInParades"
BSF Camel Contingent display of synchronized camel riding via predicate surface "roleInParades"
Sergej Milinković-Savić box-to-box midfielder
Casino Royale (1954 TV production) Barry Nelson as James Bond via predicate surface "actorInRole"
Casino Royale (1954 TV production) Peter Lorre as Le Chiffre via predicate surface "actorInRole"
linked to: Le Chiffre
Casino Royale (1954 TV production) Linda Christian as Valerie Mathis via predicate surface "actorInRole"
RJ Barrett wing scorer
Call Me Back Again drums via predicate surface "performerRole_Joe English"
The Persuasions bass singer via predicate surface "Jimmy HayesRole"
Ray (film)
linked to: Ray
Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles via predicate surface "actorInRole"
Ray (film)
linked to: Ray
Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson via predicate surface "actorInRole"
linked to: Kerry Washington
Ray (film)
linked to: Ray
Regina King as Margie Hendricks via predicate surface "actorInRole"
Mark Ellam cinematographer via predicate surface "roleInTheTake"
Matt Dodge punted ball that led to game-deciding return via predicate surface "playRoleInEvent"
Longmire Henry Standing Bear via predicate surface "coStarRole"
Longmire Vic Moretti via predicate surface "coStarRole"
Dean of the College of Cardinals papal conclave via predicate surface "playsLeadingRoleIn"