The word uncredited next to a name means that the person didn't receive an on-screen credit -- in other words, their name does not appear in the main or end titles of the film or show. A typical example is when a famous actor has an unbilled cameo appearance in a film or a background/extras role.

Are uncredited actors paid?

Are uncredited actors paid? A famous actor is going to be a member of SAG, and will be paid at least scale for appearing in an uncredited part. Scale varies a lot from extras (background actors) to performers. While scale for an extra is $150/day a regular performer is around $900/day.

What is an uncredited?

: not credited especially : not given credit, recognition, or acknowledgement a negotiator whose contributions have gone uncredited : not named or acknowledged in the list of people contributing to a performance (as in a film) an uncredited actor an uncredited appearance.