Played leading role: looked about right (7)
I believe the answer is:
starred
(Other definitions for starred that I've seen before include "Took leading role" , "took the lead part" , "Took the lead role" , "featured prominently" .)
I believe the answer is:
starred
(Other definitions for starred that I've seen before include "Took leading role" , "took the lead part" , "Took the lead role" , "featured prominently" .)