One demands former thespian (7)

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exactor

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'one demands' is the definition.
(exactor = person who makes unreasonable demands)

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(Other definitions for exactor that I've seen before include "One forcing payment" , "Individual demanding" , "demanding type" , "Extortioner" , "One demanding and obtaining (something from someone)" .)

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