Meanings

third-rate actor

one who is obsessed with (getting into, holding on to) political power

person of lofty virtue and great wisdom

list of the richest people

chief actor in a kabuki play

scoop reporter

leading actor

clumsy person

unqualified (incompetent) person

dishonest person

acting career

characteristic temperament (spirit) of an actor

skilled actor who is like a child offstage

stage career

(the likes of) a mere actor

good actor who is inept in all other matters

utter fool

practitioner (of medicine, sorcery, fortune telling, etc.)

electrical engineer

knowing how to get on in the world