Jeremy the actor performs pressing work (5)
I believe the answer is:
irons
This clue is a triple definition!
'jeremy' is the first definition.
(actor Jeremy Irons)
'the actor' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'performs pressing work' is the third definition.
(ironing clothes)
(Other definitions for irons that I've seen before include "Jeremy ---, Br. actor; golf clubs" , "Presses clothes" , "Golfclubs with metal hands" , "British actor" , "for old convict to wear" .)