Actor portrays overwhelming lethargy (6)

I believe the answer is:

torpor

'lethargy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'actor portrays overwhelming' is the wordplay.
'overwhelming' indicates a hidden word (the clues covers up or 'overwhelms' the answer).
'TORPOR' is hidden within 'actor portrays'.

(Other definitions for torpor that I've seen before include "lack of energy" , "Numbness - inactivity" , "Listlessness" , "State of sluggish somnolence" , "Inactive and sluggish condition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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