The Hypokretes in ancient Greece were the actors who performed on stage.
Explanation:
The word Hypokrete was a compound of two Greek words and is translated as "interpreter for underneath". The actors were called that way because they performed on stage behind a large mask that covers their face.
The hypocrites were the leading characters. The roles were always played by men. If the play had a female part, the parts were usually played by young men with higher voices.
