Possible Clues:

• Tragic actor
• Man in a cast, e.g.
• Dramatic performer
• Article with twist that's written about a player
• 'Actor's stunning debut in The Deep End' (Scotsman)
• Actor in the country getting two bits in the wrong order
• He acts for the constituents of Spain
• The two of diamonds is held by bridge player
• Player needing one article and another in turn
• Ship neat rum for player