Why do some actors get “[actor name] as [character name]” whereas others get “[actor name]” in the credits?
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The screen actors guild has rules and regulations about how actors get credited. I’m going to oversimplify them, and just say that the top actors will often want to have their names credited differently to emphasize their importance. They might have negotiated for that as part of their contract in addition to higher pay. It’s a little thing, but it’s a sign that the producers of the show consider that actor to be more important, which can often be useful in later negotiations.
If you’re trying to say that a film should pay you more, you could point to the fact that you were considered an important star on your last show, based on the credits.
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