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NOC 53121 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Actors, comedians and circus performers. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Art, culture, recreation & sport
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Definition
Actors, comedians and circus performers perform roles and circus skills in circuses, motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences. They are employed by motion picture, television, circuses, theatre and other production companies. This unit group includes acting teachers employed by private acting schools.
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Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 53121 encompasses actors, comedians, and circus performers. These professionals portray roles in motion pictures, television, theatre, commercials, or perform stand-up comedy, circus, or variety acts. Classified under TEER 3, individuals in this group are typically employed by motion picture, television, and theatre production companies, or they may operate as self-employed professionals. Main duties include studying scripts, rehearsing lines, portraying characters, and performing physical feats such as acrobatics or juggling.
To meet the requirements for NOC 53121, candidates must demonstrate acting, comedic, or circus performing ability, typically shown through auditions, portfolios, or past performances. While formal training at an acting school or theatre program is highly common, it is not strictly mandatory for all roles. Depending on their employment structure and experience, eligible performers may explore Canadian immigration pathways such as the Self-Employed Persons Program or relevant Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Actors, comedians and circus performers is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Actors, comedians and circus performers is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.