In this section, we'll guide you through the intricacies of working with actor data in the Movies database. Whether you're a movie enthusiast looking for information on your favorite actors or a developer working on a project that requires comprehensive actor details, we've got you covered.

Actor Structure

Before you start interacting with actor data, it's essential to understand the structure of the information available. In the Movies API, actor profiles are rich in details, providing a holistic view of an actor's career. The actor structure includes various attributes such as:

{
  "id": 123,
  "name": "Tom Hanks",
  "birthdate": "July 9, 1956",
  "nationality": "American",
  "biography": "Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his versatile roles...",
  "filmography": [
    {
      "movie_id": 456,
      "character": "Forrest Gump",
      "year": 1994
    },
    {
      "movie_id": 789,
      "character": "Captain John Miller",
      "year": 1998
    },
    // More movies and roles
  ]
}

This structure provides comprehensive information about an actor, including their name, birthdate, nationality, biography, and a list of movies they've appeared in.

Retrieve an Actor

You can access actor information by making a GET request to the appropriate endpoint. For example, if you want to retrieve details about Tom Hanks, you can use the following API call:

This will return a JSON response containing all the available information about Tom Hanks.

For more information on how to retrieve an actor details, please refer to the Retrieve an actor section.

Create an Actor

If you have new actor information to add to the database, the Movies API allows you to create actor profiles. To create a new actor entry, you'll need to make a POST request to the actor endpoint with the actor's details in the request body. Here's an example of the JSON payload for creating a new actor:

POST /actors
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "name": "New Actor Name",
  "birthdate": "January 1, 1990",
  "nationality": "Country",
  "biography": "A brief actor biography",
  "filmography": []
}

This will add the new actor to the database, and you'll receive a confirmation response with the actor's unique ID.

For more information on how to create an actor, please refer to the Create an actor section.

Delete an Actor

In some cases, you may need to remove an actor entry from the database. To do this, make a DELETE request to the actor's endpoint, specifying the actor's ID as a parameter:

Please note that this action is irreversible, so use it with caution.

For more information on how to delete an actor, please refer to the Delete an actor section.

Now that you have a better understanding of how to work with actor data in the Movies API, you can explore the various possibilities that this section offers. Whether you're building an application that showcases actor profiles or conducting in-depth research, the Movies API's actor-related endpoints have you covered. Feel free to dive into retrieving, creating, and managing actor profiles to enhance your movie-related projects.