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Fellow actor? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

playmate

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This clue could be a double definition.

'fellow' is the first definition.
(I know that Playmate is a type of fellow)

'actor?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for playmate that I've seen before include "Child's friend" , "Childhood companion" , "Companion for fun" , "Recreational friend" , "Game participant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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