1. a person who depicts or represents someone or something, especially an actor who plays a character
2. a person who describes or presents someone or something in a particular way

Examples

• The portrayer of Hamlet received excellent reviews for his performance.
• She was known as a skilled portrayer of complex female characters.
• The documentary featured the portrayer of the historical events as they unfolded.
• Critics praised the young portrayer for bringing depth to the role.
• The author was an honest portrayer of life in rural America.
• Each portrayer brought their own interpretation to the classic character.
• The film’s portrayer of the villain made the character both frightening and sympathetic.